Michael Atkinson (born in Liverpool) played three different roles in Coronation Street: * A Delivery Man in February 1982. * Fire Investigation Officer Mr Ryan in March 1997. * Potential Rovers buyer Colin Fielding in March 2001. He trained at the Manchester Polytechnic School of Theatre and has appeared in many television programmes such as Peak Practice, Merseybeat, Heartbeat and Shameless as well as two different roles in Emmerdale, including the recurring role of Henry Burton.