Ian Reddington

Biography

Ian Reddington (born 25 September 1957) is an English actor. Ian Reddington was born in Sheffield. He was educated at Frecheville Comprehensive on the outskirts of the city. He was a leading figure in the Meatwhistle youth project and also played in proto-punk outfit Musical Vomit alongside Glen Gregory, who later went on to become lead singer with Heaven 17. He then went on to study at RADA (1976–1979), joining the RSC on graduation. After a brief appearance in the 1986 movie Highlander, he went on to appear in numerous television shows, including the Doctor Who story The Greatest Show in the Galaxy, where he played the Chief Clown; Inspector Morse, Cadfael, The Bill, Peak Practice, Jane Hall, Holby City and Shameless. He became known for his portrayal of Richard "Tricky Dicky" Cole in BBC soap EastEnders from 1992 to 1994. From 2007 to 2008 he played Vernon Tomlin in the ITV1 soap opera, Coronation Street, a part he first played in 2005; in 26 April 2008, it was announced he was to be released from his contract, and he made his final screen appearance on 22 September 2008. He will be appearing in the BBC drama series Robin Hood.