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'''Antony Cotton''' (born '''Antony Dunn''' on 5 August 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]]''.
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[[File:Antony Cotton 3.jpg|thumb|Antony Cotton]]'''Antony Cotton''' (born '''Antony Dunn''' on 5 August 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]]''.
  
 
==Early and personal life==
 
==Early and personal life==
 
Cotton was born in Bury, Greater Manchester. He is the son of actress Enid Dunn.<ref name="mum">http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/entertainment/filmandtv/s/234/234690_mums_the_word_for_superstar_antony.html
 
Cotton was born in Bury, Greater Manchester. He is the son of actress Enid Dunn.<ref name="mum">http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/entertainment/filmandtv/s/234/234690_mums_the_word_for_superstar_antony.html
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Mum's the Word for Superstar Antony | accessdate = February 25, 2007 |archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20070219041224/http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/entertainment/filmandtv/s/234/234690_mums_the_word_for_superstar_antony.html <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = February 19, 2007</ref> He went to Woodhey High School at Holcombe Brook]], Ramsbottom]].<ref name="tvdotcom">{{cite web | url = http://www.tv.com/antony-cotton/person/90255/biography.html and not gay| title = Antony Cotton Bio – Antony Cotton Biography – Antony Cotton Stories | accessdate = February 25, 2007}}</ref>  
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Mum's the Word for Superstar Antony accessed via the [[Web Archive]] at http://web.archive.org/web/20070219041224/http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/entertainment/filmandtv/s/234/234690_mums_the_word_for_superstar_antony.html</ref> He went to Woodhey High School at Holcombe Brook, [[Ramsbottom]].<ref name="tvdotcom">http://www.tv.com/antony-cotton/person/90255/biography.html Antony Cotton Bio on tv.com</ref>  
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Antony attended Oldham Theatre Workshop.  
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Antony attended [[Oldham]] Theatre Workshop.  
  
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Cotton supports the [[Terrence Higgins Trust]] and is a patron of the [[The Lesbian & Gay Foundation|LGF]]<ref name="LGF">http://www.lgf.org.uk/sir-ian-mckellen-antony-cotton-say-enough-is-enough/|title=Sir Ian McKellen & Antony Cotton say "Enough is Enough!"|last=Dunning|first=Joanne|date=28 August 2008|publisher=[[The Lesbian & Gay Foundation]]|accessdate=24 April 2011|location=Manchester</ref> [[The Albert Kennedy Trust]] and also the [[Queer Up North]] festival.
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Cotton supports the [[Terrence Higgins Trust]] and is a patron of the [[Lesbian & Gay Foundation|LGF]], the [[Albert Kennedy Trust]] and also the [[Queer Up North]] festival.
  
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In August 2009, Daniel Kilkelly reported in an article in Digital Spy that Cotton is "openly gay".<ref>http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s3/coronation-street/news/a171526/corrie-actor-wants-more-gay-characters.html#|title=Corrie actor wants more gay characters|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hachette Filipacchi UK]]|date=14 August 2009|accessdate=24 April 2011|location=[[London]]|first=Daniel|last=Kilkelly</ref> and in March 2010 the ''Daily Mirror'' reported that Cotton had exchanged rings with his partner, Peter Eccleston.<ref>http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2010/03/08/coronation-street-star-antony-cotton-weds-lover-115875-22094764/|title=Coronation Street star Antony Cotton 'weds' lover|work=[[Daily Mirror]]|publisher=[[Trinity Mirror]]|date=8 March 2010|accessdate=23 April 2011|location=[[London]]</ref>
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In August 2009, Daniel Kilkelly reported in an article in Digital Spy that Cotton is "openly gay".<ref>http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s3/coronation-street/news/a171526/corrie-actor-wants-more-gay-characters.html# Corrie actor wants more gay characters</ref> and in March 2010 the ''Daily Mirror'' reported that Cotton had exchanged rings with his partner, Peter Eccleston.<ref>http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/coronation-street-star-antony-cotton-206236 ''Daily Mirror'': Coronation Street star Antony Cotton 'weds' lover</ref>
  
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In January 2012, footballer Michael Ball was fined by the Football Association for a homophobic rant on Twitter about Cotton.<ref>http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2012/jan/24/michael-ball-fined-homophobic-twitter-coronation Michael Ball fined for homophobic Twitter remark-The Guardian</ref>
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In January 2012, [[football|footballer]] Michael Ball was fined by the Football Association for a homophobic rant on Twitter about Cotton.<ref>http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2012/jan/24/michael-ball-fined-homophobic-twitter-coronation "Michael Ball fined for homophobic Twitter remark" ''The Guardian''</ref>
  
 
==Career==
 
==Career==
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Cotton currently plays barman and factory worker [[Sean Tully]] in ''[[Coronation Street]]''.<ref>http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/entertainment/filmandtv/s/215/215419_corries_antony_im_just_a_lucky_fan.html
 
Cotton currently plays barman and factory worker [[Sean Tully]] in ''[[Coronation Street]]''.<ref>http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/entertainment/filmandtv/s/215/215419_corries_antony_im_just_a_lucky_fan.html
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| title = Corrie's Antony: I'm Just a Lucky Fan| accessdate = February 25, 2007 |archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20061211020544/http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/entertainment/filmandtv/s/215/215419_corries_antony_im_just_a_lucky_fan.html</ref>
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Corrie's Antony: "I'm Just a Lucky Fan" in the ''Manchester Evening News'', accessed via the [[Internet Archive]]:  http://web.archive.org/web/20061211020544/http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/entertainment/filmandtv/s/215/215419_corries_antony_im_just_a_lucky_fan.html</ref>
  
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Cotton played Alexander in the original UK version of ''[[Queer as Folk]]''. He has also appeared in episodes of ''Absolutely Fabulous'' as the character Damon. On 13 January 2007, Cotton won the second series of ITV's ''Soapstar Superstar''. He donated his winning money, £200,000, to the [[Elton John Aids Foundation]].
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Cotton played Alexander in the original UK version of ''[[Queer as Folk]]''. He has also appeared in episodes of ''Absolutely Fabulous'' as the character Damon. On 13 January 2007, Cotton won the second series of ITV's ''Soapstar Superstar''. He donated his winning money, £200,000, to the [[Elton John AIDS Foundation]].
  
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In July 2007, it was announced that Cotton would be fronting his own teatime talk show on ITV. The show, ''That Antony Cotton Show'', was filmed in front of a live studio audience at Granada Television studios in Manchester, and combined celebrity talk with topical humour. It was first broadcast on Monday 13 August 2007 at 5pm on ITV; however, following the end of the first series, ITV announced that the show would not return for a second.<ref>http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/article719416.ece | location=London | work=The Sun | title=Corrie Cottons show axed | date=23 January 2008</ref> Antony also appeared on ''Family Fortunes'' on 20 September 2008 winning £10,000 for his chosen charity. In December 2008, he appeared with co-star Suranne Jones on ''Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?''.
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In July 2007, it was announced that Cotton would be fronting his own teatime talk show on ITV. The show, ''That Antony Cotton Show'', was filmed in front of a live studio audience at Granada Television studios in Manchester, and combined celebrity talk with topical humour. It was first broadcast on Monday 13 August 2007 at 5pm on ITV; however, following the end of the first series, ITV announced that there would not be a second.<ref>http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/article719416.ece ''The Sun'' Corrie Cottons show axed</ref> Antony also appeared on ''Family Fortunes'' on 20 September 2008 winning £10,000 for his chosen charity. In December 2008, he appeared with co-star Suranne Jones on ''Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?''.
  
 
Cotton took part in the eleventh series of ''I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! '' which began airing on 13 November 2011. He left on 2 December 2011, after 21 days.
 
Cotton took part in the eleventh series of ''I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! '' which began airing on 13 November 2011. He left on 2 December 2011, after 21 days.
  
 
===Film===
 
===Film===
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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''.<ref name="hello">{{cite web | url = http://www.hellomagazine.com/profiles/antony-cotton/
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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''.<ref name="hello">http://www.hellomagazine.com/profiles/antony-cotton/
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| title = Cotton, Antony – HELLO! Who's Who on British TV | accessdate = February 25, 2007}}</ref> He also appeared in the 1998 film ''The Wisdom of Crocodiles''.
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Cotton, Antony – HELLO! Who's Who on British TV</ref> He also appeared in the 1998 film ''The Wisdom of Crocodiles''.
  
 
===Theatre===
 
===Theatre===
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===Awards and recognition===
 
===Awards and recognition===
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In 2005, Cotton won the Most Popular Newcomer category at the National Television Awards for his role in ''Coronation Street''.<ref name="thecustard">{{cite web | url = http://www.thecustard.tv/linksandlists/nationaltvawards.html
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In 2005, Cotton won the Most Popular Newcomer category at the National Television Awards for his role in ''Coronation Street''.<ref name="thecustard">http://www.thecustard.tv/linksandlists/nationaltvawards.html
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| title = thecustard.tv links and lists – National TV Awards| accessdate = February 25, 2007}}</ref> Cotton also won the 2005 Inside Soap Awards for Best Newcomer and Funniest Performance. 2006 he won (again) the award for Funniest Performance. At the 2007 British Soap Awards, Cotton was awarded the Best Actor award, which was voted for by the public. Also in 2007 he won Best Actor at the Inside Soap Awards.
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thecustard.tv links and lists – National TV Awards</ref> Cotton also won the 2005 Inside Soap Awards for Best Newcomer and Funniest Performance. 2006 he won (again) the award for Funniest Performance. At the 2007 British Soap Awards, Cotton was awarded the Best Actor award, which was voted for by the public. Also in 2007 he won Best Actor at the Inside Soap Awards.
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Antony Cotton was ranked 34 in the [[Pride Power List 2011]],  7 in the [[Pink List 2011]], 33 in the [[Pink List 2012]], 63 in the [[Pink List 2013]], 32 in the [[World Pride Power List 2012]], and 38 in the [[:World Pride Power List 2013]].
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and 35 in the [[:World Pride Power List 2014]].
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The Pink List 2013 citation said:
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:"Best known as Sean Tully in ''Coronation Street'', Cotton won the public’s hearts and the crown in ''Let’s Dance For Comic Relief'', in March. An active supporter of LGBT charities, including the Terrence Higgins Trust, he is also patron of LGF, The Albert Kennedy Trust and the Queer Up North Festival."<ref>http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/the-independent-on-sundays-pink-list-2013-8876183.html</ref>
  
 
==Selected stage and screen credits==
 
==Selected stage and screen credits==
 
===Television===
 
===Television===
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*''The Big Breakfast]]''
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*''The Big Breakfast''
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*''The Cops (TV series)|The Cops]]''
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*''The Cops''
 
*''[[Queer as Folk]]'' (1999–2000) [[Alexander Perry]]
 
*''[[Queer as Folk]]'' (1999–2000) [[Alexander Perry]]
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*''Having It Off]]'' Writer, Guy La Trousse
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*''Having It Off'' Writer, Guy La Trousse
 
*''[[Coronation Street]]'' (2003, 2004–present) [[Sean Tully]]
 
*''[[Coronation Street]]'' (2003, 2004–present) [[Sean Tully]]
 
*''Absolutely Fabulous''
 
*''Absolutely Fabulous''
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*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0183067/ Antony Cotton] at the [[Internet Movie Database]].
 
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0183067/ Antony Cotton] at the [[Internet Movie Database]].
 
*[http://www.pfd.co.uk/clients/cottona/a-act.html Antony Cotton's CV]
 
*[http://www.pfd.co.uk/clients/cottona/a-act.html Antony Cotton's CV]
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Latest revision as of 13:52, 24 March 2016

Antony Cotton
Antony Cotton (born Antony Dunn on 5 August 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.

Early and personal life

Cotton was born in Bury, Greater Manchester. He is the son of actress Enid Dunn.[1] He went to Woodhey High School at Holcombe Brook, Ramsbottom.[2] Antony attended Oldham Theatre Workshop.

Cotton supports the Terrence Higgins Trust and is a patron of the LGF, the Albert Kennedy Trust and also the Queer Up North festival.

In August 2009, Daniel Kilkelly reported in an article in Digital Spy that Cotton is "openly gay".[3] and in March 2010 the Daily Mirror reported that Cotton had exchanged rings with his partner, Peter Eccleston.[4]

In January 2012, footballer Michael Ball was fined by the Football Association for a homophobic rant on Twitter about Cotton.[5]

Career

Television

Cotton currently plays barman and factory worker Sean Tully in Coronation Street.[6]

Cotton played Alexander in the original UK version of Queer as Folk. He has also appeared in episodes of Absolutely Fabulous as the character Damon. On 13 January 2007, Cotton won the second series of ITV's Soapstar Superstar. He donated his winning money, £200,000, to the Elton John AIDS Foundation.

In July 2007, it was announced that Cotton would be fronting his own teatime talk show on ITV. The show, That Antony Cotton Show, was filmed in front of a live studio audience at Granada Television studios in Manchester, and combined celebrity talk with topical humour. It was first broadcast on Monday 13 August 2007 at 5pm on ITV; however, following the end of the first series, ITV announced that there would not be a second.[7] Antony also appeared on Family Fortunes on 20 September 2008 winning £10,000 for his chosen charity. In December 2008, he appeared with co-star Suranne Jones on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?.

Cotton took part in the eleventh series of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! which began airing on 13 November 2011. He left on 2 December 2011, after 21 days.

Film

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.[8] He also appeared in the 1998 film The Wisdom of Crocodiles.

Theatre

Cotton has appeared in several shows at the Oldham Coliseum. He appeared in The Fifteen Streets and The Hobbit at PManchester's Palace Theatre and Opera House. He has also appeared in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at the Middlesbrough Theatre.

Awards and recognition

In 2005, Cotton won the Most Popular Newcomer category at the National Television Awards for his role in Coronation Street.[9] Cotton also won the 2005 Inside Soap Awards for Best Newcomer and Funniest Performance. 2006 he won (again) the award for Funniest Performance. At the 2007 British Soap Awards, Cotton was awarded the Best Actor award, which was voted for by the public. Also in 2007 he won Best Actor at the Inside Soap Awards.

Antony Cotton was ranked 34 in the Pride Power List 2011, 7 in the Pink List 2011, 33 in the Pink List 2012, 63 in the Pink List 2013, 32 in the World Pride Power List 2012, and 38 in the World Pride Power List 2013. and 35 in the World Pride Power List 2014.

The Pink List 2013 citation said:

"Best known as Sean Tully in Coronation Street, Cotton won the public’s hearts and the crown in Let’s Dance For Comic Relief, in March. An active supporter of LGBT charities, including the Terrence Higgins Trust, he is also patron of LGF, The Albert Kennedy Trust and the Queer Up North Festival."[10]

Selected stage and screen credits

Television

  • The Big Breakfast
  • The Cops
  • Queer as Folk (1999–2000) Alexander Perry
  • Having It Off Writer, Guy La Trousse
  • Coronation Street (2003, 2004–present) Sean Tully
  • Absolutely Fabulous
  • Soapstar Superstar
  • Love in the 21st Century
  • Burn It
  • That Antony Cotton Show (2007)
  • I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! (2011)

References

  1. ↑ http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/entertainment/filmandtv/s/234/234690_mums_the_word_for_superstar_antony.html Mum's the Word for Superstar Antony accessed via the Web Archive at http://web.archive.org/web/20070219041224/http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/entertainment/filmandtv/s/234/234690_mums_the_word_for_superstar_antony.html
  2. ↑ http://www.tv.com/antony-cotton/person/90255/biography.html Antony Cotton Bio on tv.com
  3. ↑ http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s3/coronation-street/news/a171526/corrie-actor-wants-more-gay-characters.html# Corrie actor wants more gay characters
  4. ↑ http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/coronation-street-star-antony-cotton-206236 Daily Mirror: Coronation Street star Antony Cotton 'weds' lover
  5. ↑ http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2012/jan/24/michael-ball-fined-homophobic-twitter-coronation "Michael Ball fined for homophobic Twitter remark" The Guardian
  6. ↑ http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/entertainment/filmandtv/s/215/215419_corries_antony_im_just_a_lucky_fan.html Corrie's Antony: "I'm Just a Lucky Fan" in the Manchester Evening News, accessed via the Internet Archive: http://web.archive.org/web/20061211020544/http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/entertainment/filmandtv/s/215/215419_corries_antony_im_just_a_lucky_fan.html
  7. ↑ http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/article719416.ece The Sun Corrie Cottons show axed
  8. ↑ http://www.hellomagazine.com/profiles/antony-cotton/ Cotton, Antony – HELLO! Who's Who on British TV
  9. ↑ http://www.thecustard.tv/linksandlists/nationaltvawards.html thecustard.tv links and lists – National TV Awards
  10. ↑ http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/the-independent-on-sundays-pink-list-2013-8876183.html
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