Malcolm Hebden facts for kids
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Malcolm Hebden
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Hebden (left) with playwright Alan Plater in 1972
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| Born | 21 December 1939 |
| Alma mater | Rose Bruford College |
| Occupation | Actor (retired) |
| Years active | 1972–2020 |
| Known for | Role of Norris Cole in Coronation Street |
Malcolm Hebden, born on December 21, 1939, is an English actor who has retired from acting. He is famous for playing the character Norris Cole in the popular TV show Coronation Street. He played Norris from 1994 to 1997, and then regularly from 1999 to 2017. He also made guest appearances in 2019 and 2020. He retired from acting at age 81 because of health reasons.
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Early Life and Education
Malcolm Hebden was born in Chester, England, on December 21, 1939. His family moved to Burnley, Lancashire, shortly after. He went to West Gate High School. He first worked as a window dresser in Burnley.
School was hard for him because he had severe dyslexia. Dyslexia is a learning difference that can make reading and writing difficult. He enjoyed acting in local theater groups. One of these groups was called The Highcliffe Players. When he was 28, he went to the Rose Bruford Drama School in London. After that, he started his career in theater.
Acting Career Highlights
Malcolm Hebden had many roles in television. He first appeared in Coronation Street from 1974 to 1975. He played a Spanish boyfriend named Carlos. He then started playing Norris Cole in 1994. He left the show in 1997 but came back as Norris in December 1999.
Other TV Appearances
Hebden also appeared in the very first episode of the police drama Heartbeat. He was also in a later episode of the show's ninth series. Another role he had was Oliver Shawcross. This character was a toy salesman in the TV show Albion Market.
In 1999, Hebden played a pharmacist in the TV movie Lost for Words. He also appeared in Last of the Summer Wine and Children's Ward.
Awards and Recognition
Malcolm Hebden won several awards for his acting. In May 2006, he won the Best Onscreen Partnership award. He shared this award with his co-star Barbara Knox, who played Rita Sullivan. He also won the Funniest Character award two years in a row. These awards were at the Inside Soap Awards in 2001 and 2002.
Retirement from Acting
In December 2017, Malcolm Hebden had a serious heart attack. Because of this, he was not on Coronation Street from December 2017 to April 2019. He returned briefly in May 2019. His very last appearance on the show was in June 2020. In January 2021, he announced that he was retiring from acting. He was 81 years old at the time.
