About Dawn Acton
Born 1977. Dawn Acton is a British actor and actress.
Dawn Jean Acton (born 15 March 1977) is an English actress, known for playing the role of Tracy Barlow in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street between 1988 and 1999. She left the soap opera at age 22, after giving birth to her son.
As a child, she attended Stamford High School in Ashton-under-Lyne and trained at the Oldham Theatre Workshop.
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Who is Dawn Acton?
actress, disc jockey
When was Dawn Acton born?
Dawn Acton was born on 15 March 1977 in Ashton-under-Lyne.
What is Dawn Acton's occupation?
Dawn Acton is an actor and actress.
What nationality is Dawn Acton?
Dawn Acton is British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dawn Acton. https://biography.guide/dawn-acton/
MLA: "Dawn Acton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/dawn-acton/.
Chicago: "Dawn Acton." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/dawn-acton/.
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