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Lisa George

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Lisa George
Born (1970-10-15) 15 October 1970 (age 54)
Alma materRoyal Welsh College of Music & Drama
OccupationActress
Years active1993–present
Known forRole of Beth Tinker in Coronation Street

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.

Career

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Coronation Street

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In 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

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In 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

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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

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ Millar, Paul (25 May 2012). "'Coronation Street' Lisa George "chuffed to bits" with TV Choice nod". Digital Spy. Retrieved 27 May 2012.
  3. ^ "Coronation Street favourite quits show after 13 years on ITV soap". Daily Mirror. 29 December 2023.
  4. ^ "Lisa George - Spotlight Actresses 2011/2012". Retrieved 28 May 2012.
  5. ^ "Caprice completes Dancing on Ice line-up". BBC. 1 October 2019. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
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