Ryan Prescott (born 21 January 1989) is a British actor from Southport, England, who is currently portraying the role of Ryan Connor on the ITV soap opera Coronation Street.[2] He previously played the role of Flynn Buchanan in fellow ITV soap opera Emmerdale in 2011, as well as Liam Slade in the BBC soap opera Doctors.[3][4][5]
Ryan Prescott | |
|---|---|
 Prescott in 2019 | |
| Born | 21 January 1989 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Television | |
Career
editPrescott's first television credit was in Marchlands as Mark Ashburn, before making a guest appearance on Holby City. He then began to appear in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale as Flynn Buchanan.[3][4][5] He went on to make brief appearances in The Syndicate, Vampire Academy and Casualty. In 2015 Ryan took over for Khan Bonfils, who died during rehearsals for Dante's Inferno A Modern Telling. In 2017, he then appeared in a documentary on the European Refugee Crisis, Dog Years, as himself. Prescott then began appearing in a recurring role on the BBC daytime soap opera Doctors as Liam Slade, with appearances in 2013 and 2018.[6] Prescott also appeared in a Coca-Cola advertisement in 2013.[7] In 2018, Prescott joined the cast of Coronation Street as Ryan Connor, becoming the third actor to portray the role, replacing Sol Heras.[7]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Emmerdale | Flynn Buchanan | Recurring role; 12 episodes |
| 2011 | Marchlands | Mark Ashburn | 3 episodes |
| 2011 | Holby City | Gavin Ruskin | Episode: "All Good Things" |
| 2012 | Gatecrasher | Mark | Short film |
| 2013 | The Syndicate | Aaron Styles | Episode #2.4 |
| 2013, 2018 | Doctors | Liam Slade | Recurring role; 14 episodes |
| 2014 | Vampire Academy | Novice Punk Nick | Film |
| 2014 | Casualty | Drew Whitmore | Episode: "In the Name of Love" |
| 2017 | Dog Years | Himself | Documentary |
| 2018–2024 | Coronation Street | Ryan Connor | Regular role |
| 2020 | Chapter 2: Zach | Zach | Short film |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2018 British Soap Awards | Villain of the Year | Doctors | Nominated | [8] |
| 2023 | 2023 British Soap Awards | Best Leading Performer | Coronation Street | Nominated | [9] |
| 2023 | National Television Awards | Serial Drama Performance | Coronation Street | Nominated | [10] |
| 2023 | Inside Soap Awards | Best Actor | Coronation Street | Nominated | [11] |
References
edit- ^ "Ryan Prescott Voice Over Actor". Plasma Media. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
- ^ Harp, Justin (26 March 2018). "Coronation Street casts former Emmerdale star as the new Ryan Connor". Digital Spy. Retrieved 26 March 2018.
- ^ a b "Aaron's new man". Inside Soap (2). Hachette Filipacchi UK: 21. 15–21 January 2011.
- ^ a b Young, Natasha (11 February 2011). "Emmerdale actor from Southport in new ITV drama". The Champion. Champion Media Group. Retrieved 14 April 2011.
- ^ a b Kilkelly, Daniel (9 August 2011). "'Emmerdale' Flynn: New guest appearance confirmed". Digital Spy. Hachette Filipacchi UK. Retrieved 10 August 2011.
- ^ Major, Lydia (27 March 2018). "Who is Coronation Streets' new Ryan Connor? Everything you need to know about actor Ryan Prescott". What's on TV. Future plc.
- ^ a b "Who plays Ryan Connor in Coronation Street? Four things you need to know about actor Ryan Prescott and why you'll definitely recognise him". OK!. Reach plc. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
- ^ "British Soap Awards 2018 winners list in full: Coronation Street named best soap". The Independent. Archived from the original on 19 December 2019. Retrieved 5 February 2020.
- ^ Cormack, Morgan (11 April 2023). "British Soap Awards 2023 longlist: EastEnders' Ravi vs Corrie's Stephen". Radio Times. Retrieved 11 April 2023.
- ^ Cormack, Morgan (23 May 2023). "NTAs 2023 longlist revealed – SAS Rogue Heroes, Call the Midwife and more". Radio Times. Archived from the original on 3 June 2023. Retrieved 3 June 2023.
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (4 July 2023). "Inside Soap Awards 2023 announces full list of nominees". Digital Spy. Retrieved 5 July 2023.