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Mikey North
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| Born |
Michael North
27 September 1986 Cayton, North Yorkshire, England
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Known for | Role of Gary Windass in Coronation Street (2008–) |
| Spouse(s) |
Rachael Isherwood
(m. 2016) |
| Children | 2 |
Michael "Mikey" North (born 27 September 1986) is an English actor. He is famous for playing Helmsley in the TV show Waterloo Road. He is also well-known for his role as Gary Windass in the long-running TV soap opera Coronation Street. He has been on Coronation Street since 2008.
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Early Life and Acting Start
Mikey North was born in Cayton, near Scarborough, England. He started acting when he was just twelve years old. He performed in local plays and shows around his hometown.
When he was eighteen, an agent noticed him. This happened while he was acting in a play at Scarborough Sixth Form College. This was a big step for his acting career.
Mikey North's Acting Career
Mikey North's first professional acting job was in a play called 'Bottle Universe'. This play was shown in London's famous West End. His performance earned him an award for the most promising new actor. This award came from the British Theatre Guide.
Before joining Coronation Street, Mikey had several smaller roles. He appeared in popular TV shows like The Bill and Waterloo Road. He also acted in Britannia High and The Revenge Files of Alistair Fury.
In 2008, he got a major role in Coronation Street. He plays Gary Windass, a character from the Windass family. This role made him very well-known across the UK.
Mikey North's Personal Life
Mikey North is married to Rachel Isherwood. They got married in 2016. Together, they have two children.
TV Shows and Films
Mikey North has appeared in many TV shows and films. Here is a list of some of his acting roles.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2006 | The Bill | Scott Gibbs | Episode 386: "Breaking Point" |
| A Mind of Her Own | Boy in Club | ||
| The Chase | Mr Taylor | Series 1 Episode 7 | |
| Doctors | Tommy Watson | Episode: "Baggage" | |
| 2007 | The Mark of Cain | Ginger Recruit | |
| Waterloo Road | Helmsley | 4 episodes | |
| 2008 | The Revenge Files of Alistair Fury | Travis | Episode: "Technology Bytes" |
| The Royal Today | Nathan Morton | Series 1 Episode 23 | |
| Place of Execution | Charlie Lomas | 3 episodes | |
| Britannia High | White Noise | Episode: "Go Your Own Way" | |
| 2008–present | Coronation Street | Gary Windass | 1,236 episodes |
| 2017 | CelebAbility | Himself | |
| 2018 | All Star Driving School | 5 episodes |
Awards and Nominations
Mikey North has been nominated for several awards for his acting. These nominations show how much people appreciate his work.
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| 2009 | The British Soap Awards | Villain of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2017 | Inside Soap Awards | ... Male | Nominated | |
| 2018 | 23rd National Television Awards | Serial Drama Performance | Nominated | |
| 2019 | TV Choice Awards | Best Soap Actor | Nominated | |
| 2019 | Inside Soap Awards | Best Actor | Nominated | |
| 2019 | Inside Soap Awards | Best Bad Boy | Shortlisted | |
| 2020 | 25th National Television Awards | Serial Drama Performance | Nominated | |
| 2020 | Inside Soap Awards | Best Villain | Nominated | |
| 2022 | Inside Soap Awards | Best Actor | Longlisted |
