Lisa George

Lisa George (born 15 October 1970)[1] is an English actress. He has played the role of Beth Tinker in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street since 2011. In 2020, George competed in the twelfth series of Dancing on Ice, finishing in fifth place.

Lisa George
Born (1970-10-15) 15 October 1970
Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England
OccupationActress
Years active1993–present
Known forRole of Beth Tinker in Coronation Street (2011–)

Career

Coronation Street

In August 2011, she began portraying the role of Beth Tinker, the ex-girlfriend of Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson), in two episodes of Coronation Street. She was later brought back as a regular cast member.[1] For her role as Beth, George has been nominated as Best Newcomer in the 2012 annual TV Choice Awards. She stated she was "shocked and over the moon" to be nominated for the award.[2]

Other ventures

In 1997, George toured with a stage musical production of Prisoner: Cell Block H. Her television credits include a role in the 2003 BAFTA nominated television adaptation of the Jaqueline Wilson novel The Illustrated Mum, as well as episodes of British serial dramas Casualty, Holby City and Emmerdale.[3]

In 2020, George began competing in the twelfth series of Dancing on Ice, alongside professional partner Tom Naylor.[4]

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
1994 The Bill Melissa Wilson Episode: "Just Say No"
1997 Coronation Street Nurse Episode #4271
1998 Crimewatch File Katie Ellery Episode: "Manhunt"
The Cops Elaine Sharpe Episode #1.4
1999 City Central Julie Caplett Episode: "The Grace of God"
2001 Casualty Julie Wharton Episode: "It's a Family Affair"
2003 The Illustrated Mum Miss Hill TV film
2004 Holby City Dawn Brady Episode: "Happy Families"
2005 Coronation Street Family Liaison Officer 5 episodes
Emmerdale Pauline Arkwright Guest role
2008 Boy Ed's Wife Short film
2011–present Coronation Street Beth Tinker Series regular, 760+ episodes
2020 Dancing on Ice Herself Contestant (5th Place)

References
  1. "Who is Dancing On Ice's Lisa George, how old is the Coronation Street star and what TV shows has she been in?". Hert. Retrieved 5 January 2020.
  2. Millar, Paul (25 May 2012). "'Coronation Street' Lisa George "chuffed to bits" with TV Choice nod". Digital Spy. Retrieved 27 May 2012.
  3. "Lisa George - Spotlight Actresses 2011/2012". Retrieved 28 May 2012.
  4. "Caprice completes Dancing on Ice line-up". BBC. 1 October 2019. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
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