ANTONY COTTON

'Antony Cotton' (born 'Antony Dunn' on August 5 1975, Bury, Greater Manchester) is an English actor best known for his roles in ''Coronation Street'' and the original UK version of ''Queer as Folk''.

Contents

Biography

Career

Television

Film

Theatre

Awards and recognition

Songs performed on Soapstar Superstar

Songs performed on That Antony Cotton Show

Selected stage and screen credits

Television

Film

Theatre

References

External links

Biography

Cotton was born in Bury, in Greater Manchester. He is the son of actress Enid Dunn. Mum’s the Word for Superstar Antony He went to Woodhey High School at Holcombe Brook in Bury. Antony Cotton Bio – Antony Cotton Biography – Antony Cotton Stories
He has an elder brother, Andrew (born December 29 1973).
Cotton joined Oldham Theatre Workshop when he was 11 years old, and stayed there for ten years. Mum’s the Word for Superstar Antony He filmed his first TV commercial the same year, and soon became a regular on the children’s TV show Up 2 U. Mum’s the Word for Superstar Antony
He is a patron of both the LGF and Terrence Higgins Trust.

Career

Television

Cotton currently plays barman and factory worker Sean Tully in ''Coronation Street''. Cotton asked for a part on the show, and created the character with some of the show’s writers. Corrie’s Antony: I’m Just a Lucky Fan
Cotton played Alexander in the original UK version of ''Queer as Folk''. He also had a small speaking part in the fourth series of Absolutely Fabulous working for Edina's PR company.
On January 13, 2007, Cotton won the second series of ITV's ''Soapstar Superstar''.
On May 5, 2007, Cotton appeared as a soap solo on ''Gameshow Marathon'' where Jamelia and Wendy Richard played ''Name That Tune'' for a place in the quarter final. Cotton played "When the Saints Go Marching In" on the tubular bells where both Jamelia and Richards took a note of what song they play and they each got it correct.
In July, 2007, it was announced that Cotton is set to get his own tea time chat show on ITV. The new show, ''That Antony Cotton Show'' will be filmed in front of a live studio audience at ITV's Manchester studios, and will combine celebrity chat with topical humour. The show began on Monday 13 August, 2007 at 5pm on ITV.

Film

Cotton made his film debut opposite Daniel Craig and Derek Jacobi in the 1998 film ''. Cotton, Antony – HELLO! Who’s Who on British TV He also appeared in the 1998 film ''The Wisdom of Crocodiles''.

Theatre

Cotton has appeared in several shows Oldham Coliseum. He appeared in 15 Streets and the Hobbit at Manchester's Palace Theatre and Opera House. Mum’s the Word for Superstar Antony

Awards and recognition

In 2005, Cotton won the Most Popular Newcomer category at the National Television Awards for his role in ''Coronation Street''. thecustard.tv links and lists – National TV Awards Cotton also won the 2005 Inside Soap Awards for Best Newcomer and Funniest Performance. In the 2007 British Soap Awards, Cotton was awarded the Best Actor award, which was voted for by the public.

Songs performed on Soapstar Superstar

★ Day 1: The Rose (Bette Midler)

★ Day 2: When You Say Nothing At All (Ronan Keating)

★ Day 3: Could It Be Magic (Barry Manilow)

★ Day 4: Lately (Stevie Wonder)

★ Day 5: Copacabana (Barry Manilow)

★ Day 6:

★ #Mad World (Tears for Fears)

★ #Shirley Bassey Medley: GoldfingerKiss Me, Honey, Honey, Kiss MeBig Spender

★ Day 7:

★ #Any Dream Will Do (from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat)

★ #Karma Chameleon (Culture Club)

★ Semi-final:

★ #Don't Rain on My Parade (Bobby Darin)

★ #Angels (Robbie Williams)

★ #Livin' La Vida Loca (Ricky Martin)

★ Grand final:

★ #Mad World (Tears for Fears)

★ #Daniel (Elton John)

★ #Copacabana (Barry Manilow)

Songs performed on That Antony Cotton Show

★ 13 August 2007: Copacabana (Barry Manilow)

★ 14 August 2007: Reach (S Club 7)

★ 15 August 2007: Could It Be Magic (Barry Manilow)

★ 16 August 2007: I'm a Believer (The Monkees)

★ 17 August 2007: Footloose (Kenny Loggins)

★ 20 August 2007: Love Is in the Air (John Paul Young)

★ 21 August 2007: I Predict a Riot (The Kaiser Chiefs)

★ 22 August 2007: These Boots Are Made for Walkin' (Nancy Sinatra)

★ 23 August 2007: Kiss Me, Honey, Honey, Kiss Me (Shirley Bassey)

★ 24 August 2007: Twist and Shout (The Beatles)

★ 27 August 2007: 9 to 5 (Dolly Parton)

★ 28 August 2007: Build Me Up Buttercup (The Foundations)

★ 29 August 2007: Blame It on the Boogie (The Jackson 5)

★ 30 August 2007: Reach (S Club 7)

★ 31 August 2007: I Will Survive (Gloria Gaynor)

★ 3 September 2007: Shout! (Lulu)

★ 4 September 2007: Take a Chance on Me ABBA

★ 5 September 2007: I'm a Believer (The Monkees)

★ 6 September 2007: Could It Be Magic (Barry Manilow)

Selected stage and screen credits

Television

★ ''The Big Breakfast'', Guest Expert

★ ''The Cops'', Jack

★ ''Queer as Folk'' (1999), Alexander Perry

★ ''Love in the 21st Century'', Michael

★ ''Queer as Folk II'' (2000), Alexander Perry

★ ''Rhona'', Alex

★ ''The Bill'' (2000), Georgie

★ ''The Big Breakfast'', Guest Expert

★ ''Absolutely Fabulous'' (2001), Damon

★ ''Having it Off'', Guy La Trousse

★ ''Coronation Street'' (2004-present), Sean Tully

★ ''Burn It'', Stephen

★ ''Spinechillers''

Film

★ ''The Wisdom of Crocodiles'' (1998), Gang Member

★ '' (1998), Brighton Rent Boy

Theatre

★ ''Chalkie'' (Oldham Coliseum), Freddy

★ ''Closer to Heaven'' (R.U.G.), Flynn

★ ''Teddy Goes to War'' (Oldham Coliseum), George

★ ''Worzel Gummidge'' (Oldham Coliseum), Worzel

References

★ Antony Cotton's CV

External links

★ Antony Cotton at the Internet Movie Database.

★ ''That Antony Cotton Show'' at itv.com