Scott Wright (actor)


Scott Wright is a British actor, singer, and musician. He was nominated for a National Television Award in 2001 for Most Popular Newcomer for his role as Sam Kingston in Coronation Street and has been awarded a "Rear of the Year" title.

Career

Wright had a three-year stay in ITV's Coronation Street, playing Sam Kingston. Wright's other acting credits on television include ITV's Crossroads and BBC One's Casualty. Added to this he played the title role in Tristan in the Merlin International films production. Wright has also appeared in ITV's Emmerdale and Channel 4's Shameless.
Scott first displayed his singing talents nationally on Celebrity Stars in their Eyes and has since gone on to share the stage with multimillion selling artists such as David Cassidy, Alexander O'Neil and Motown legends Martha Reeves, Candi Staton and New Kids on The Block star Jordan Knight to name but a few. Scott also plays guitar piano and Harmonica.
Over many year Scott has travelled far and wide performing at prestigious venues such as The Point, Old Trafford; Lancashire County Cricket Club, Manchester; Manchester; Reebok Stadium, Bolton; Opera House, Manchester; Belfast Grand, Northern Ireland; Bridgewater Hall, Manchester.
Wright founded Screen Academy which provides acting classes for television, film and stage in the North of England.
In 2015 Wright appeared in several plays and ITV 1's Midwinter of The Spirit playing Anna Maxwell Martins' husband Sean Watkins the drama also starring David Threlfall.
In 2016 Wright toured with The Shawshank Redemption playing Jordan Dawkins for Bill Kenwright productions.
In 2018 it was reported Wright was filming a new, yet to be announced TV series called ‘The Two Wolves’ co-starring Sir Derek Jacobi, James Cosmo, Francis Barber and American Emmy Award winning actress Dove Cameron.

Filmography

Television
ProductionRoleCompany
CasualtyGerry LomasBBC 1
ShamelessBradfordChannel 4
EmmerdaleGary DenchYorkshire Television
DoctorsRalph JonesBBC
CrossroadsJeff LarsonCarlton Television
Coronation StreetSam KingstonGranada Television
Hidden LoveTrevorChannel 4
EmmerdaleBrianYorkshire Television
Midwinter of the SpiritSean WatkinsITV

Theatre
ProductionRoleCompany---
Shady BusinessJerryTalking Scarlett ProductionsOut of OrderRonnieI Dickens Productions
Dancing at LunasaGerryPartington---
Dean GuiltyGaryPartington---
Communicating DoorsReece---
The CrucibleRev HaleBLT Co---
Aladdin AladdinPele Productions---
CinderellaPrinceQdos Entertainment---
The Shawshank RedemptionJordan DawkinsBill Kenwright Productions---

Film
ProductionRoleCompany
TristanTristanMerlin Films
RestraintPhil
Manchester LadsJohnsonOzenburg Films
The Domino EffectAgent TaylorMirror Image
GobsmackedTashNarnia Productions
InterrogationD.I. HarrisMirror Image

Presenting
ProductionCompany
Central Radio PresenterCentral Radio 106.5 FM – Preston
Wright Hand DriveGranada Television
Safety on the RailwaysRailtrack
Breakfast Show Co-hostBBC Radio Lancashire
Rovers Return Quiz NightITV Play
This Morning Puzzle BookITV Play