Name Malcolm Hebden Role Television actor | Spouse Liana Dimbleby Education Rose Bruford College | |
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Awards The British Soap Award for Best Onscreen Partnership, The British Soap Award for Best Comedy Performance Similar People Barbara Knox, Patti Clare, Eileen Derbyshire, Jimmi Harkishin, Sue Nicholls | ||
Actor Malcolm Hebden nterview
Coronation Street: Norris Cole actor Malcolm Hebden admits he may not RETURN to the soap after
Malcolm Hebden (born 21 December 1939) is an English television and stage actor known for his role as Norris Cole in the long-running ITV soap opera Coronation Street.
Contents
- Actor Malcolm Hebden nterview
- Coronation Street Norris Cole actor Malcolm Hebden admits he may not RETURN to the soap after
- Facts
- Early life
- Coronation Street
- Filmography
- References
Facts
He is an English television and stage actor best known for his role as Norris Cole in the long-running ITV soap opera Coronation Street.
At the age of 28, he attended the Rose Bruford Drama School in London.
He was the Associate Director of the Stephen Joseph Theatre in Scarborough, North Yorkshire.
Early life
Hebden was born in Chester before his family moved to Burnley, Lancashire, three weeks later. He was educated at West Gate High School and began his career as a window dresser in Burnley. He was involved in amateur dramatics groups, one of which included Richard Moore, called The Highcliffe Players. When aged 28, he attended the Rose Bruford Drama School in London before beginning a career in theatre.
Coronation Street
Hebden first appeared in Coronation Street in 1974, as Mavis Riley's Spanish boyfriend Carlos.
He first appeared as Norris Cole in 1994 and left in 1997, before returning to the role in December 1999 for his current stint in the show. Along with his on-screen business partner Barbara Knox (Rita Sullivan), Hebden won the 'Best Onscreen Partnership' award at the British Soap Awards in May 2006. Additionally he won the 'Funniest Character' title for two consecutive years at the 2001 and 2002 Inside Soap Awards. He also made an appearance in Last of the Summer Wine.
In April 2008, Malcolm Hebden suggested to Coronation Street producers that Andrew Sachs should have a guest role in the soap playing Norris's brother, an idea they accepted.
Filmography
Actor
1974
Coronation Street (TV Series) as
Norris Cole / Carlos
2012
Coronation Street: A Christmas Corrie (TV Short) as
Norris Cole
2010
Coronation Street: A Knight's Tale (Video) as
Norris Cole
2010
Coronation Street: Tram Crash (TV Movie) as
Norris Cole
2005
Coronation Street: Pantomime (TV Movie) as
Ugly Sister
2000
Where the Heart Is (TV Series) as
Bernie Kerrigan
- No Regrets (2000) - Bernie Kerrigan
1992
Heartbeat (TV Series) as
Walker / Clerk of Court
- Weight of Evidence (2000) - Walker
- Changing Places (1992) - Clerk of Court
1999
Sex, Chips & Rock n' Roll (TV Mini Series) as
Careers Officer
- Episode #1.1 (1999) - Careers Officer
1999
Last of the Summer Wine (TV Series) as
Mr Lucy
- The Pony Set (1999) - Mr Lucy
1999
Lost for Words (TV Movie) as
Chemist
1995
Band of Gold (TV Series) as
Mr. Lidgit
1994
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes (TV Mini Series) as
Staples
- The Dying Detective (1994) - Staples
1994
In Suspicious Circumstances (TV Series) as
Beattie
- Crime Passionelle (1994) - Beattie
1993
Stay Lucky (TV Series) as
Man at Sauna
- Down to Earth (1993) - Man at Sauna
1991
Plaza Patrol (TV Series) as
Murray
- The Other Man's Grass (1991) - Murray
- Lilac Time (1991) - Murray
1989
A Bit of a Do (TV Series) as
Barman
- The Civil Wedding (1989) - Barman
- The Funeral (1989) - Barman
- The Inauguration of the Outer Inner Relief Ring Road (1989) - Barman
- The Farewell Party (1989) - Barman
- The Grand Opening of Sillitoe's (1989) - Barman
- The Christening (1989) - Barman
- The Crowning of Miss Frozen Chicken (U.K.) (1989) - Barman
- The Charity Horse-Racing Evening (1989) - Barman
- The Dentist's Dinner Dance (1989) - Barman
1989
4 Play (TV Series) as
Hugh Grounshaw
- Dawn and the Candidate (1989) - Hugh Grounshaw
1989
Screen Two (TV Series) as
Slater as an Adult
- Angel Voices (1989) - Slater as an Adult
1988
All Creatures Great and Small (TV Series) as
Albert Kenning
- City Slicker (1988) - Albert Kenning
1987
The Brothers McGregor (TV Series) as
Sensitive Man
- Episode #3.1 (1987) - Sensitive Man
1983
Spyship (TV Mini Series) as
Tom Silvers
- Episode #1.2 (1983) - Tom Silvers
- Episode #1.1 (1983) - Tom Silvers
1983
Transport (TV Series) as
Bediende
- De Afspraak (1983) - Bediende
1982
The Agatha Christie Hour (TV Mini Series) as
Waiter
- The Case of the Middle-Aged Wife (1982) - Waiter
1981
Juliet Bravo (TV Series) as
Geoff Todd
- Whispers (1981) - Geoff Todd
1980
The Spoils of War (TV Series) as
Jack Blaze
- End of the Beginning (1980) - Jack Blaze
- A Hard Word (1980) - Jack Blaze
- Turning Your Back (1980) - Jack Blaze
- To Speak as You Feel (1980) - Jack Blaze
1978
The Sandbaggers (TV Series) as
Morris
- Always Glad to Help (1978) - Morris
1972
Crown Court (TV Series) as
Clerk of Court / The Associate / Clerk of the Court
- Code: Part 1 (1978) - Clerk of Court
- Crime Passionel: Part 3 (1977) - Clerk of Court
- Crime Passionel: Part 2 (1977) - Clerk of Court
- Crime Passionel: Part 1 (1977) - Clerk of Court
- Regina v Lord: Part 3 (1972) - Clerk of the Court
- Regina v Lord: Part 2 (1972) - Clerk of the Court
- Regina v Lord: Part 1 (1972) - Clerk of Court
- Lieberman v Savage: Part 3 (1972) - The Associate
- Lieberman v Savage: Part 2 (1972) - The Associate
- Lieberman v Savage: Part 1 (1972) - The Associate
1975
The Evacuees (TV Movie) as
Man in Synagogue
1975
Nightingale's Boys (TV Series) as
Cricket captain
- Big Sid (1975) - Cricket captain
1974
Soldier and Me (TV Series) as
Petrol pump attendant
- Trapped (1974) - Petrol pump attendant
1972
Adam Smith (TV Series) as
Representative
- Episode #2.6 (1972) - Representative
- Episode #2.1 (1972) - Representative
1972
Holly (TV Series) as
Defence Counsel
- Episode #1.5 (1972) - Defence Counsel
1972
Nearest and Dearest (TV Series) as
Court Clerk
- A Pair of Bloomers (1972) - Court Clerk
Self
2021
Coronation Street Icons (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- Norris Cole (2021) - Self
2019
Coronation Street at Christmas (TV Special documentary) as
Self
2017
The British Soap Awards 2017 (TV Special) as
Self
2016
Hilda Ogden's Last Ta Ra - A Tribute to Jean Alexander (TV Movie) as
Self
2014
Rita & Me (TV Movie documentary) as
Self
2014
Coronation Street: A Moving Story (TV Movie documentary) as
Self
2013
The One and Only Cilla Black (TV Movie documentary) as
Norris Cole
2011
The Big Quiz: Coronation Street v Emmerdale (TV Special) as
Self
2010
Coronation Street: The Big 50 (TV Special) as
Norris Cole / Self - Audience Member (uncredited)
2010
Lorraine (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Episode dated 11 October 2010 (2010) - Self - Guest
2010
Goodbye Blanche (TV Movie documentary) as
Self (as Malcolm Hebdon)
2009
Stars on the Street (TV Movie documentary) as
Self
2009
The British Soap Awards 2009 (TV Special) as
Self - Presenter
2008
Daily Cooks Challenge (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #2.7 (2008) - Self
2008
The Funny Side of the Street 2 (TV Movie documentary) as
Self
2007
Coronation Street: The Grimshaw Family Album (TV Movie documentary) as
Self
2007
Countdown (TV Series) as
Self - Special Guest
- 25th Anniversary Special (2007) - Self - Special Guest
2007
That Antony Cotton Show (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #1.10 (2007) - Self
2007
Soapstar Superchef (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #1.10 (2007) - Self
- Episode #1.4 (2007) - Self
2006
The Funny Side of the Street (TV Movie documentary) as
Self
2006
The Weakest Link (TV Series) as
Self
- Soap Stars Special 2 (2006) - Self
2006
The British Soap Awards 2006 (TV Special) as
Self
2006
The British Soap Awards 2006: The Party (TV Special) as
Self
2006
An Audience with Coronation Street (TV Special documentary) as
Self
2005
Coronation Street Pantomime: Unwrapped (TV Movie documentary) as
Self
2005
Brush with Fame (TV Series) as
Self
- Glasgow Final (2005) - Self
2005
The British Soap Awards 2005 (TV Special) as
Self - Audience Member
2004
Strictly Come Dancing (TV Series) as
Self
- The Final Result (2004) - Self
2004
Today with Des and Mel (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 23 January 2004 (2004) - Self
2003
Coronation Street's Christmas Crackers (TV Movie documentary) as
Self / Norris Cole
2003
Coronation Street Special (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- Hillman Exposed (2003) - Self
2001
Live Talk (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- Episode #2.43 (2001) - Self
1976
Arena (TV Series documentary) as
Self - Neil
- Theatre (1976) - Self - Neil
Archive Footage
2020
Coronation Street: Compilations (TV Series documentary) as
Norris Cole
2018
Coronation Street Special: From Here to Now (TV Movie) as
Norris Cole
2015
Coronation Street Catch Up 2015 (TV Movie) as
Norris Cole
2012
Innuendo Bingo (TV Series) as
Norris Cole
- Chris and Grimmy (2012) - Norris Cole
2010
The Stars of the Street: 50 Years, 50 Classic Characters (Video) as
Norris Cole
2003
Coronation Street: Secrets (TV Series documentary) as
Norris Cole
- Double Acts (2003) - Norris Cole (uncredited)
1999
Heartbeat Chronicles (Video) as
Clerk of Court (uncredited)
1995
The Coronation Street Character Collection (TV Series) as
Carlos
- Mavis and Emily (1995) - Carlos
References
Malcolm Hebden Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA