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Mikey North
Born
Michael North

(1986-09-27) 27 September 1986 (age 38)
Cayton, North Yorkshire, England
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.

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
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.
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
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