Chris Fountain

Soap Opera Actor

Chris Fountain was born in Bradford, England, United Kingdom on September 3rd, 1987 and is the Soap Opera Actor. At the age of 36, Chris Fountain biography, profession, age, height, weight, eye color, hair color, build, measurements, education, career, dating/affair, family, news updates, and networth are available.

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Other Names / Nick Names
Christopher Ryan Fountain
Date of Birth
September 3, 1987
Nationality
England
Place of Birth
Bradford, England, United Kingdom
Age
36 years old
Zodiac Sign
Virgo
Profession
Actor, Film Actor, Television Actor
Chris Fountain Height, Weight, Eye Color and Hair Color

At 36 years old, Chris Fountain has this physical status:

Height
178cm
Weight
Not Available
Hair Color
Blonde
Eye Color
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Build
Athletic
Measurements
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Chris Fountain Religion, Education, and Hobbies
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Hobbies
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Education
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Chris Fountain Spouse(s), Children, Affair, Parents, and Family
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Children
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Chris Fountain Career

Fountain had minor roles in Blood Strangers (2002) and Bob and Rose (2001), and has appeared in the dramas Where the Heart Is (2002), The Royal (2003) and Burn It (2003).

He joined Hollyoaks in 2003 in the role of Justin Burton.

On 7 June 2006, Fountain injured himself on location whilst filming for Hollyoaks when he touched an electric fence.

In 2008 Fountain won the British Soap Award for Best Actor due to his role on Hollyoaks.

It was confirmed on 11 March 2009 that Fountain would be leaving Hollyoaks. He left on 3 June 2009 in a joint exit storyline alongside Jamie Lomas who plays Warren Fox.

Fountain was a runner up in the third series of ITV show Dancing on Ice, in which he was partnered with skater Frankie Poultney. He also won the Dancing on Ice Tour 2008 with 24 wins and went home with the Dancing on Ice Tour Winners Trophy for winning the most shows. Second place went to Suzanne Shaw with eleven wins and third place went to Kyran Bracken with nine wins.

On 30 January 2010, he appeared as a patient called Seb in Casualty. Fountain played the role of PC Paul Tait in the BBC drama Five Days in March 2010.

On 26 November 2010, it was announced that he would play the role of Tommy Duckworth in Coronation Street and made his first on-screen appearance in March 2011. Fountain made his final appearance on 13 October 2013, with his character having an off-screen exit on 23 October 2013.

In September 2016, he joined the touring cast of The Full Monty.

In July 2017, he joined the cast of new ITV drama Girlfriends in a supporting role. It aired in January 2018.

In February 2006, Fountain came in third in the BBC show Just the Two of Us, a singing competition in which celebrities are paired up with professional singers and are voted off, day by day. His singing partner was former S Club 7 member Jo O'Meara.

Fountain played the title role in the pantomime Aladdin at the Manchester Opera House over the Christmas/New Year period of 2009/2010. In 2010 he appeared in the new musical Departure Lounge for a short run at the Waterloo East Theatre in London.

Fountain appeared on All Star Family Fortunes on 14 April 2012. In December 2012, he took part in ITV game show Paddy's 2012 Show and Telly.

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Dancing On Ice's most recent winners include everything from soap celebrity superstars to X Factor celebrities as the new series prepares to debut

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 11, 2024
Fans are eager to find out who will be crowned the champion of the 2024 series, from iconic soap stars to X Factor legends, with even one actor lucky enough to win the show twice. Here is a look at the former stars who have been crowned in the past as this year's Dancing On Ice premieres this Sunday.

In a moving article, a former Coronation Street celebrity announces the death of a beloved family friend

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 4, 2024
In a moving article, Coronation Street actor Chris Fountain revealed the sad death of a beloved family friend. On Wednesday, the actor, who was 36, announced the sad news that his grandad had died when posting some photos on Instagram. 'Goodnight old pal,' he wrote after uploading a black and white picture of the pair together.'

Chris Fountain is 'terrified he'll have another stroke' as former Coronation Street star marks one year since he was rushed to hospital with life-threatening blood clot after suffering seizure at home

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 13, 2023
After suffering a seizure at home, Coronation Street's Chris Fountain has revealed that he is afraid of 'another stoke.' Since suffering a Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA) that resulted in heart surgery, the actor, 35, gave a health update to fans 12-months. A Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA) or "mini-stroke" is caused by a temporary reduction in blood supply to a portion of the brain that can cause mobility and speech difficulties.