Gary Dunnington has appeared in two roles in Coronation Street: Don, one of the two builders who constructed a smoke shelter for Vernon Tomlin and Liz McDonald in March and April 2008 and an unnamed Barman in May 2014. He has also appeared on television in Lovejoy, Dangerfield, The Bill, Doctors and several different roles in Casualty. His films roles include parts in Topsy Turvy, The Mild Bunch and Delicious while on stage he has appeared in Adventures in Yorkshire, War Crime, Kes, Stoning Mary, Bouncers and the lead role in two productions of Paint It White.