Simon Gregson facts for kids

Simon Gregson is a British actor born on October 2, 1974, in Manchester, England. He is widely known for his role as Steve McDonald in the long-running TV show Coronation Street. Simon has been a part of this popular ITV soap opera since 1989. He has won many awards for his acting, including a special Legends of Industry Award.

Simon Gregson's Early Life and Acting Start

How Simon Joined Coronation Street

When Simon Gregory was a student at The Kingsway School in Stockport in 1989, he joined a search for new actors for Coronation Street. The show was looking for two new characters, known as the 'McDonald Twins'. Another student from his school, Nicholas Cochrane, was chosen to play Andy McDonald. The show then needed someone else who looked similar to Nicholas. Simon was the only student who matched the height, build, and hair color needed.

Because he fit the description, Simon was chosen to audition further at Granada Television. Both he and Nicholas got the parts. Simon was first credited by his real name, Simon Gregory. However, when he was old enough to join Equity, which is an actors' union, he changed his stage name to 'Gregson'. He did this because there was already another actor named Simon Gregory in the union.

Simon Gregson's Role in Coronation Street

Playing Steve McDonald Since 1989

Simon Gregson's first appearance on Coronation Street was on December 6, 1989. He has been a regular actor on the show ever since. In September 2015, it was announced that Simon would take a break from the show for personal reasons. He returned to his role in Coronation Street in 2016.

Simon Gregson's Other TV Appearances

Guest Roles and Game Shows

Besides Coronation Street, Simon Gregson has appeared in other television shows. In 2009, he was in the third part of Red Dwarf: Back to Earth as himself, alongside his Coronation Street co-star Michelle Keegan.

He also appeared on several game shows. On August 20, 2011, he was on All Star Family Fortunes with his family. In July 2013, he took part in the ITV game show Tipping Point: Lucky Stars. He was also a guest on an episode of Through the Keyhole in October 2013.

In 2013, Simon appeared multiple times on the ITV daytime quiz show Show Me the Telly. He was also on an episode of Big Star's Little Star in April 2014. In February 2018, he participated in Celebrity Haunted Mansion and won the series. More recently, in February 2021, he was on the ITV game show Catchphrase Celebrity special.

In 2021, Simon Gregson joined the twenty-first series of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!. He finished in second place on the popular reality show.

Awards and Recognition for Simon Gregson

Awards Simon Was Nominated For

Simon Gregson has been nominated for many awards throughout his career. These nominations include:

• 2005 – British Soap Award for Best Actor
• 2009 – TRIC Award for TV Soap Personality
• 2009 – British Soap Award for Best Actor
• 2009 – British Soap Award for Best Comedy Performance
• 2009 – British Soap Award for Best On-Screen Partnership, with Katherine Kelly
• 2010 – TRIC Award for TV Soap Personality
• 2010 – British Soap Award for Best On-Screen Partnership, with Katherine Kelly
• 2010 – TV Quick Award for Best Soap Actor
• 2010 – National Television Award for Most Popular Serial Drama Performance
• 2011 – British Soap Award for Best On-Screen Partnership, with Katherine Kelly
• 2011 – TV Quick Award for Best Soap Actor
• 2019 – British Soap Award for Best On-Screen Partnership, with Kate Ford

Awards Simon Has Won

Simon Gregson has also won several notable awards:

• 2009 – TV Quick Award for Best Soap Actor
• 2014 – British Soap Award for Best Comedy Performance
• 2017 – Legends of Industry Award for Television Acting

Simon Gregson's Family Life

Simon Gregson married his long-term partner, Emma Gleave, in 2010. They have three sons together. Their sons are named Alfie, who was born in 2007, Harry, born in 2009, and Henry Teddy, born in 2016.

See also

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