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Mikey North
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| Born |
Michael North
27 September 1986 Cayton, North Yorkshire, England
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Known for | Role of Gary Windass in Coronation Street (2008–) |
| Spouse(s) |
Rachael Isherwood
(m. 2016) |
| Children | 2 |
Michael "Mikey" North (born 27 September 1986) is an English actor best known for his roles as Helmsley in Waterloo Road and Gary Windass in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street since 2008.
Early life
North was born in the Cayton area of Scarborough and began acting at the age of twelve in productions locally around the town. He was noticed by an agent at the age of eighteen whilst acting in a play at Scarborough Sixth Form College.
Career
North's first professional work was in the play 'Bottle Universe' in London's West End, which won him the British Theatre Guide's award for the most promising newcomer. He also had small roles in The Bill, Britannia High, Waterloo Road and The Revenge Files of Alistair Fury, before landing the role of Gary, the son of the troublesome Windass family, in Coronation Street in 2008.
Personal life
North married Rachel Isherwood in 2016. They have two children.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2006 | The Bill | Scott Gibbs | Episode 386: "Breaking Point" |
| A Mind of Her Own | Boy in Club | ||
| The Chase | Mr Taylor | Series 1 Episode 7 | |
| Doctors | Tommy Watson | Episode: "Baggage" | |
| 2007 | The Mark of Cain | Ginger Recruit | |
| Waterloo Road | Helmsley | 4 episodes | |
| 2008 | The Revenge Files of Alistair Fury | Travis | Episode: "Technology Bytes" |
| The Royal Today | Nathan Morton | Series 1 Episode 23 | |
| Place of Execution | Charlie Lomas | 3 episodes | |
| Britannia High | White Noise | Episode: "Go Your Own Way" | |
| 2008–present | Coronation Street | Gary Windass | 1,236 episodes |
| 2017 | CelebAbility | Himself | |
| 2018 | All Star Driving School | 5 episodes |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| 2009 | The British Soap Awards | Villain of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2017 | Inside Soap Awards | ... Male | Nominated | |
| 2018 | 23rd National Television Awards | Serial Drama Performance | Nominated | |
| 2019 | TV Choice Awards | Best Soap Actor | Nominated | |
| 2019 | Inside Soap Awards | Best Actor | Nominated | |
| 2019 | Inside Soap Awards | Best Bad Boy | Shortlisted | |
| 2020 | 25th National Television Awards | Serial Drama Performance | Nominated | |
| 2020 | Inside Soap Awards | Best Villain | Nominated | |
| 2022 | Inside Soap Awards | Best Actor | Longlisted |
