Christopher Gascoyne (born 31 January 1968) is an English actor, who is known for his role as the seventh
Peter Barlow in the soap opera ''
Coronation Street
''Coronation Street'' is an English soap opera created by Granada Television and shown on ITV since 9 December 1960. The programme centres around a cobbled, terraced street in Weatherfield, a fictional town based on inner-city Salford.
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'' from 2000. Gascoyne has been nominated for several accolades at
the British Soap Awards for his portrayal of Peter Barlow.
Early life
Gascoyne was born on 31 January 1968 in
Huthwaite,
Nottinghamshire
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to Marian and Derrick Gascoyne.
He attended
Ashfield School,
Kirkby in Ashfield.
Gascoyne trained at the
Central School of Speech and Drama.
Career
One of his earliest roles was as Judd on
Central TV's children's program ''
Murphy's Mob''. Gascoyne has acted in numerous television dramas, including the
Central Television series for schools ''
Starting Out'', released in 1988. He has also had roles in ''
Between the Lines'' and made an appearance in ''
Murdoch Mysteries'' as David Jennings.
An appearance in ''
Casualty'' is also another one of Gascoyne's credits.
Other appearances include his portrayal of Barry Kent in ''
The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole'' and as Fusilier Tony Rossi in ''
Soldier Soldier''.
Gascoyne was cast in the role of
Peter Barlow, the seventh actor to portray the role, in ''
Coronation Street
''Coronation Street'' is an English soap opera created by Granada Television and shown on ITV since 9 December 1960. The programme centres around a cobbled, terraced street in Weatherfield, a fictional town based on inner-city Salford.
Orig ...
''.
His original spell occurred between 2000 and 2003, before making a brief return in 2007. During his absence after leaving in 2003, Gascoyne joined the cast of
BBC drama ''
New Street Law'' as Al Ware in 2006.
He returned the following year on a permanent basis, making his on-screen return on 30 October 2008.
Gascoyne took a four-month break in July 2012, before leaving at the end of his contract in November 2014. He returned briefly in 2015 following the death of his co-star
Anne Kirkbride,
with Gascoyne stating, "Coming back was like a healing process, we laughed a lot".
[ He returned once again on a permanent basis in October 2016.
]
Personal life
Gascoyne lives in Chorlton, Manchester
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with his wife, actress Caroline Harding. They have three children.Great Manchester Run
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for the Alzheimer's Society, as his grandmother had suffered from the condition.
On occasions when his work on ''Coronation Street'' becomes emotionally stressful, Gascoyne practises Buddhism
Buddhism ( , ), also known as Buddha Dharma and Dharmavinaya (), is an Indian religion or philosophical tradition based on teachings attributed to the Buddha. It originated in northern India as a -movement in the 5th century BCE, and ...
.
Filmography
Film
Television
Awards and nominations
References
External links
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1968 births
Living people
People from Huthwaite
Alumni of the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
English male soap opera actors
English Buddhists
People from Chorlton-cum-Hardy