Lisa George (born 15 October 1970)[1] is an English actress. She played the role of Beth Tinker in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street from 2011 to 2024. In 2020, George competed in the twelfth series of Dancing on Ice, finishing in fifth place.
Lisa George | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 October 1970 Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England |
| Alma mater | Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Known for | Role of Beth Tinker in Coronation Street |
Career
editCoronation Street
editIn August 2011, she began portraying the role of Beth Tinker, the ex-girlfriend of Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson), in two episodes of Coronation Street. She was later brought back as a regular cast member.[1] For her role as Beth, George has been nominated as Best Newcomer in the 2012 annual TV Choice Awards. She stated she was "shocked and over the moon" to be nominated for the award.[2]
In December 2023, it was confirmed that George had quit her role as Beth after thirteen years, and would depart in Summer 2024.[3]
George also played the family liaison officer for the Harrises during 2005, after Katy killed Tommy, prior to appearing as Beth Sutherland in 2011.
Other ventures
editIn 1997, George toured with a stage musical production of Prisoner: Cell Block H. Her television credits include a role in the 2003 BAFTA nominated television adaptation of the Jacqueline Wilson novel The Illustrated Mum, as well as episodes of British serial dramas Casualty, Holby City and Emmerdale.[4]
In 2020, George began competing in the twelfth series of Dancing on Ice, alongside professional partner Tom Naylor.[5]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | The Bill | Melissa Wilson | Episode: "Just Say No" |
| 1997 | Coronation Street | Nurse | Episode #1.4271 |
| 1998 | Crimewatch File | Katie Ellery | Episode: "Manhunt" |
| The Cops | Elaine Sharpe | Series 1: Episode 4 | |
| 1999 | City Central | Julie Caplett | Episode: "The Grace of God" |
| 1999 | Children's Ward | Lesley's Mum | Episode #11.8 |
| 2001 | Casualty | Julie Wharton | Episode: "It's a Family Affair" |
| 2003 | The Illustrated Mum | Miss Hill | Television film |
| 2004 | Holby City | Dawn Brady | Episode: "Happy Families" |
| 2005 | Coronation Street | Family Liaison Officer | 5 episodes |
| Emmerdale | Pauline Arkwright | Guest role | |
| 2008 | Boy | Ed's Wife | Short film |
| 2011–2024 | Coronation Street | Beth Tinker | Series regular |
| 2020 | Dancing on Ice | Herself | Contestant (5th place) |
References
edit- ^ a b "Who is Dancing On Ice's Lisa George, how old is the Coronation Street star and what TV shows has she been in?". Hert. Retrieved 5 January 2020.
- ^ Millar, Paul (25 May 2012). "'Coronation Street' Lisa George "chuffed to bits" with TV Choice nod". Digital Spy. Retrieved 27 May 2012.
- ^ "Coronation Street favourite quits show after 13 years on ITV soap". Daily Mirror. 29 December 2023.
- ^ "Lisa George - Spotlight Actresses 2011/2012". Retrieved 28 May 2012.
- ^ "Caprice completes Dancing on Ice line-up". BBC. 1 October 2019. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
External links
edit- Lisa George at IMDb
- Lisa George on Twitter
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