Kevin Moreton
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Kevin Moreton | |
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Born | Hemsworth, West Riding of Yorkshire, England | 19 January 1959
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1973–1980 |
Kevin Moreton (born 19 January 1959) is an English actor, best known for his portrayal of Kevin Marsh in
Early life
Moreton was born in 1959 in
Acting career
Moreton's first TV appearance was in ITV Granada's drama series Sam, which ran from 1973 to 1975. In this social drama he played a young boy called Sam Wilson who lived in a fictional Yorkshire mining village, Skellerton, in 1934. Moreton was replaced in Series Two and Three by Mark McManus who played the older Sam after the storyline jumped from the 1930s to the 1950s.
The opening scene of Sam, which shows a young Sam running up the pit fields, was filmed in Featherstone near Pontefract, West Yorkshire. Moreton obtained permission from his school to work in the series, and during filming his education was continued by a private tutor. He was paid £900 for playing Sam.
He also starred as William Dalby in the British film It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet in 1975, directed by Eric Till.[1]
His most memorable acting role to many was as the character 'Kevin Marsh' in Coronation Street. His character is remembered for wrecking
Moreton always played a main character, apart from his cameo appearance on
Moreton starred in the BBC Children's TV series Striker.[2] The show ran for three series on the BBC from 1975 to 1976 and was written by actor Kenneth Cope. Moreton played the title role, young Ben Dyker, the star forward of the Brenton youth team. Other notable cast members included Joe Gladwin as Harry, Sam Williams as Nicky and Arthur White as Mr Robson.
Moreton played an orphan child ghost called "Nobody" in the made-for-children Tyne Tees Television series Nobody's House, which aired for seven 25-minute episodes in 1976.[3]
In late 1975 Moreton played the lead role in a play at the Royal Court Theatre called Runaway whose cast included Bill Owen.
In 1977 Moreton played the character of "Raymond" in the Granada Television children's TV series "The Ghosts of Motley Hall", the episode was called "Ghost of a Chance" (series 2, episode 5).
Later that year he went on to star in the lead role in a play at a small theatre in Shepherd's Bush by Paul Copley.
Also in 1977 he starred in a three part episode of Crown Court called "Street Gang", playing Ian Parker. He subsequently appeared as Gerald in the series Centre Play, in the episode "Auntie Kathleen's Old Clothes".
Voiceover work
In 1979–80 Moreton did a TV advert voiceover for tea manufacturer and distributor Tetley. His character was known as "the Apprentice", one of many animated characters used to advertise Tetley Tea from 1973 to 2001. Collectively these characters were known as the Tetley Tea Folk, in a series of adverts that combined animation with live action. The characters' voices were supplied by some distinguished actors throughout the campaign, including "Gaffer's" Brian Glover and "Sydney" George Layton.
Personal life
Moreton is married to Lesley, whom he met in 1987. They have two children (boys) and live in West Yorkshire.
He continues to receive small royalties for his acting roles in the 1970s.
References
External links
- Kevin Moreton at IMDb