Mikey North facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 (2008–2025) |
| Spouse(s) |
Rachael Isherwood
(m. 2016) |
| Children | 2 |
Michael "Mikey" North (born on September 27, 1986) is an English actor. He is most famous for playing the character Gary Windass in the popular ITV soap opera Coronation Street from 2008 to 2025. A soap opera is a long-running TV show about the lives of people in a particular community.
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Early Life and First Steps in Acting
Mikey North was born in Cayton, a part of Scarborough in England. He discovered his love for acting when he was just twelve years old and started performing in local plays.
When he was eighteen, an agent saw him in a play at his college. An agent is someone who helps actors find jobs. This was a big step for his future career.
Career Highlights
North's first professional acting job was in a play called 'Bottle Universe'. It was performed in London's famous West End, which is known for its world-class theaters. His performance was so good that he won an award for being the most promising new actor.
After his success on stage, he appeared in several TV shows. You might have seen him in small roles in The Bill, Britannia High, and Waterloo Road.
In 2008, he landed his most famous role as Gary Windass in Coronation Street. He played the son of the new and troublesome Windass family. He was a major character on the show for 17 years.
Personal Life
Away from the TV screen, Mikey North is a family man. He married Rachael Isherwood in 2016, and they have two children together.
Selected TV and Film Roles
Here are some of the key roles Mikey North has played during his career.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2006 | The Bill | Scott Gibbs | 1 episode |
| 2007 | Waterloo Road | Helmsley | 4 episodes |
| 2008 | Britannia High | White Noise | 1 episode |
| 2008–2025 | Coronation Street | Gary Windass | Over 1,200 episodes |
| 2018 | All Star Driving School | Himself | Appeared as himself in this reality show |
Awards and Recognition
Mikey North's acting, especially his role as Gary Windass, has earned him a lot of praise. He has been nominated for many awards over the years.
In 2009, he was nominated for "Villain of the Year" at The British Soap Awards. He was also nominated for "Best Soap Actor" and "Best Bad Boy" at the Inside Soap Awards and the TV Choice Awards. These nominations show how well he played his complex character in Coronation Street.
