Michael Le Vell, real name Michael Turner, was born 15th December, 1964 in Newton Heath in Manchester. He is a British actor who has played Kevin Webster in Coronation Street since 1983. He first appeared in the programme in two episodes in January 1981 as troublesome paperboy Neil Grimshaw. His stage name is his mother's maiden name - Levell - split in two. Before Kevin's return it was reported that Michael had taken cocaine during his absence, and it was decided to give him another break in order to sort himself out. Kevin departed 6-weeks after his return in April 2014.