Bill Ward (actor)

Bill Ward (born 1967, Newcastle upon Tyne) is an English actor who played Charlie Stubbs in "Coronation Street".

Biography

He completed a degree in History at Bristol University. He is a former advertising executive. After "Coronation Street", he had a role in the ITV series "Cold Blood" with Pauline Quirke. He is due to play Sir Lancelot, and other characters, in the latest Monty Python West End, Stage Production, "Spamalot". He also had a small cameo role in the Jonathan Creek episode "Satan's Chimney", as a man who chatted up Julia Sawalha's character Carla Borrego after briefly offending her.

Coronation Street

In 2003, he joined the cast of "Coronation Street", portraying local builder Charlie Stubbs. The character was frequently involved in controversial storylines, including an abusive relationship with former Rovers Return landlady, Shelley Unwin, portrayed by Sally Lindsay.

In 2006, Ward announced that he was to leave "Coronation Street" in an episode to air during 2007. [cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/article/ds34216.html|title=Bill Ward quits Coronation Street|publisher=Digital Spy|accessdate=2007-09-01]

The plot device required for his exit was provided by his affair with Maria Sutherland, prompting his lover, Tracy Barlow, to take drastic revenge by killing him. He won "Best Exit" and 'Best Storyline' at the 2007 British Soap Awards. [ [http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/a58332/in-pictures-the-british-soap-awards-2007.html?page=1 Soaps - News - In Pictures: The British Soap Awards 2007 - Digital Spy ] ]

Other work

He played Sir Lancelot in "Spamalot" in the West End, London, but finished on the 12th January, replaced by Jake Nightingale.

He also played "Scar" in the West End, London, performance of "The Lion King".

elected television appearances

* "Jonathan Creek" (2001)
* "Footballers' Wives" (2002)
* "EastEnders (2003)
* "The Bill (2003)
* "Holby City (2003)
* "Coronation Street (2003 - 2007)
* "Cold Blood (2007)
* "Midsomer Murders (2008)
* "Heartbeat (2008)
* "The Bill (2008)

References

External links

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