Scott Wright is an English actor, singer and musician. He was nominated for a

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in 2001 for Most Popular Newcomer for his role as Sam Kingston in ''

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''.

Career

Wright had a three-year stay in

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'', playing Sam Kingston. Wright's other acting credits on television include ITV's ''

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'' and

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's ''

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''. Added to this he played the title role in ''Tristan'' in the Merlin International films production. Wright has also appeared in ITV's ''

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'' and

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's '' Shameless'' and ITV1’s Midwinter of the Spirit, playing Anna Maxwell Martins’ husband Sean Watkins. It also starred David Threlfall. In 2016 Wright played Jordan Dawkins in a national tour of The Shawshank Redemption for Bill Kenwright. It was reported in 2018 Wright was filming a television pilot called Two Wolves also starring Sir Derek Jacobi, James Cosmo and Emmy award winning American actress Dove Cameron. In November 2020, he appeared in an episode of the

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soap opera ''

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'' as Scott Keane. As a musician Wright has worked with numerous international multimillion selling artists including Alexander O Neil, Martha Reaves, David Cassidy, Candi Staton and Jordan Knight. In 2002 Wright was awarded the title of Rear of the Year with singer Charlotte Church.

Filmography

Television Theatre Film Presenting

References

External links

* Living people English male television actors People from Ashton-under-Lyne Actors from Lancashire Year of birth missing (living people) {{UK-tv-actor-1970s-stub