22 Facts About Antony Cotton

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Antony Cotton was born on Antony Dunn; 5 August 1975 and is an English actor and comedian, known for portraying the role of Sean Tully in Coronation Street, as well as portraying Alexander Perry in the original Queer as Folk series.

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In 2007, Cotton hosted his own talk show titled That Antony Cotton Show, which was cancelled after one series.

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Antony Cotton attended Woodhey High School at Holcombe Brook, Ramsbottom, and the Oldham Theatre Workshop.

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In March 2010, it was reported that Antony Cotton had exchanged rings with his partner, Peter Eccleston.

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Antony Cotton currently plays barman and factory worker Sean Tully on Coronation Street, a role which he has continuously played since 2003.

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Antony Cotton played "Alexander" in the original UK version of Queer as Folk.

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Antony Cotton has appeared in episodes of Absolutely Fabulous as "Damon".

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In 2007, Antony Cotton won the second series of ITV's Soapstar Superstar.

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In July 2007, it was announced that Antony Cotton would be fronting his own teatime chat show on ITV.

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Antony Cotton took part in the eleventh series of I'm a Celebrity.

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Antony Cotton left on 2 December 2011, after 21 days in the jungle, placing fourth.

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Antony Cotton starred in an episode of Mad Mad World on ITV1 in Spring 2012.

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Antony Cotton won first place in a series of Let's Dance for Comic Relief in March 2013.

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Antony Cotton was a contestant for the 2018 revamp of Dancing on Ice.

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Antony Cotton made his film debut opposite Daniel Craig and Derek Jacobi in the 1998 film Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon.

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Antony Cotton appeared in the 1998 film, The Wisdom of Crocodiles.

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Antony Cotton has appeared in several shows at the Oldham Coliseum, including The Fifteen Streets and The Hobbit at Manchester's Palace Theatre and Opera House.

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Antony Cotton appeared in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at the Middlesbrough Theatre.

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In 2005, Antony Cotton won the Most Popular Newcomer category at the National Television Awards for his role in Coronation Street.

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Antony Cotton won the 2005 Inside Soap Awards for Best Newcomer and Funniest Performance.

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At the 2007 British Soap Awards, Antony Cotton was awarded the Best Actor award, which was voted for by the public.

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Antony Cotton was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire in the 2022 Birthday Honours for services to the British Army, personnel and veterans.