Mikey North

Michael North (born 27 September 1986 ) is an English actor best known for his roles as Helmsley in Waterloo Road and Gary Windass in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street since 2008.

Early life North was born in the Cayton area of Scarborough and began acting at the age of twelve in productions locally around the town. He was noticed by an agent at the age of eighteen whilst acting in a play at Scarborough Sixth Form College.

Career North's first professional work was in the play 'Bottle Universe' in London's West End, which won him the British Theatre Guide's award for the most promising newcomer. He also had small roles in The Bill, Britannia High, Waterloo Road and The Revenge Files of Alistair Fury, before landing the role of Gary, the son of the troublesome Windass family, in Coronation Street in 2008.

Personal life North married Rachael Isherwood in 2016. They have two children.

Filmography Year Title Role Notes 2006 The Bill Scott Gibbs Episode 386: "Breaking Point" A Mind of Her Own Boy in Club The Chase Mr Taylor Series 1 Episode 7 Doctors Tommy Watson Episode: "Baggage"2007 The Mark of Cain Ginger Recruit Waterloo Road Helmsley 4 episodes 2008 The Revenge Files of Alistair Fury Travis Episode: "Technology Bytes" The Royal Today Nathan Morton Series 1 Episode 23 Place of Execution Charlie Lomas 3 episodes Britannia High White Noise Episode: "Go Your Own Way" 2008–present Coronation Street Gary Windass 1,236 episodes 2017 CelebAbility Himself 2018 All Star Driving School 5 episodes

Awards and nominations Year Award Category Result 2009 The British Soap Awards Villain of the Year 2017 Inside Soap Awards Sexiest Male 2018 23rd National Television Awards Serial Drama Performance 2019 TV Choice Awards Best Soap Actor 2019 Inside Soap Awards Best Actor 2019 Inside Soap Awards Best Bad Boy 2020 25th National Television Awards Serial Drama Performance 2020 Inside Soap Awards Best Villain 2022 Inside Soap Awards Best Actor