Lisa George facts for kids

Lisa George (born on October 15, 1970) is an English actress. She is most famous for her role as Beth Tinker in the long-running British TV show Coronation Street. This show is a "soap opera," which means it tells ongoing stories about the lives of different characters. Lisa played Beth from 2011 until 2024. In 2020, she also showed off her ice-skating skills on the TV competition Dancing on Ice, where she finished in fifth place.

Lisa George's Acting Journey

Starting on Coronation Street

Lisa George first appeared on Coronation Street in August 2011. She played Beth Tinker, who was the ex-girlfriend of a character named Steve McDonald. Her first appearance was only for two episodes, but she was so good that the show decided to bring her back as a regular cast member!

For her role as Beth, Lisa was nominated for "Best Newcomer" at the TV Choice Awards in 2012. She said she was "shocked and over the moon" to be nominated, which means she was very surprised and incredibly happy. After playing Beth for thirteen years, it was announced in December 2023 that Lisa would be leaving the show in the summer of 2024.

Before becoming Beth Tinker, Lisa had another small role on Coronation Street in 2005. She played a family liaison officer, helping a family during a difficult time.

Other TV Shows and Stage Work

Lisa George has acted in many other TV shows and stage productions. In 1997, she toured with a musical play based on the TV show Prisoner: Cell Block H.

She has also appeared in several well-known British TV dramas. These include Casualty, which is about hospital staff, and Holby City, another medical drama. She also had a role in Emmerdale, another popular soap opera. In 2003, Lisa was in a TV movie called The Illustrated Mum, which was based on a book by the famous author Jacqueline Wilson. This TV movie was even nominated for a BAFTA award, which is a big award for TV and film in Britain.

Dancing on Ice

In 2020, Lisa took on a new challenge by joining the TV show Dancing on Ice. On this show, celebrities learn to ice skate with professional partners and compete against each other. Lisa teamed up with professional skater Tom Naylor. They worked hard and made it to fifth place in the competition.

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