Sam Aston facts for kids
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Sam Aston
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| Born |
Samuel David Aston
7 June 1993 Bacup, England
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| Education | Haslingden High School |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Briony Gardner
(m. 2019) |
| Children | 3 |
| Awards | National TV Awards Best Newcomer 2004 Coronation Street – Chesney Brown British Soap Awards – Chesney Brown Best Dramatic Performance from a Young Actor or Actress at the British Soap Awards 2005 – Coronation Street |
Samuel David Aston (born on June 7, 1993) is an English actor. He is well-known for playing the character Chesney Brown on the TV show Coronation Street. He has been on this popular ITV soap opera since 2003.
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Sam Aston's Acting Career
Sam Aston started acting when he was very young. He made his first TV appearance at age five. This was as an extra in a show called Eddie Mountain.
Early TV Roles
Before joining Coronation Street, Sam also appeared in other TV series. These included Where the Heart Is and The Bill. These roles helped him gain experience in television.
Joining Coronation Street
In 2003, Sam Aston got a big role. He was chosen to play Chesney Brown on Coronation Street. He had to go through four auditions to get this part. This show is one of the longest-running TV shows in the UK.
Awards and Special Appearances
Sam Aston has won several awards for his acting.
- In 2004, he won the Best Newcomer award at the National Television Awards. This award celebrates new talent in TV.
- The next year, in 2005, he won another award. He received the Best Dramatic Performance from a Young Actor or Actress at the British Soap Awards.
- In October 2005, Sam had a special moment. He presented a bouquet of flowers to Queen Elizabeth II. This was at a party celebrating 50 years of ITV.
- In June 2006, he played Horrid Henry at the Children's Party at the Palace. This event celebrated Queen Elizabeth II's 80th birthday.
- Sam has also appeared on the game show All Star Family Fortunes with his family.
- In 2025, Sam Aston won the seventeenth series of Dancing on Ice. This is a popular TV show where celebrities learn to ice skate.
Sam Aston's Personal Life
Sam Aston has a family connection to acting. His older sister, Emily Aston, is also an actress. She played Becky Palmer in Coronation Street from 1996 to 1997.
Family Life
In 2017, Sam Aston got engaged to Briony Gardner. She is a yoga teacher. He proposed to her at a charity golf dinner. This event had 250 people watching. Sam hosts this dinner with his co-stars Andy Whyment and Alan Halsall. It takes place at the Worsley Park Marriott Hotel in Salford.
Sam and Briony have started a family together.
- In May 2020, they shared that they were expecting their first child.
- In October 2021, they announced they were expecting their second child.
- In November 2023, they announced they were expecting their third child.
See also
In Spanish: Sam Aston para niños
