Lee Boardman (born 2nd July 1972 in Stockport, Cheshire) played Jez Quigley in Coronation Street in 1997 and reprised the role between 1999 and 2000. Among his roles since leaving he has appeared in Rome and Drop Dead Gorgeous alongside fellow former cast members Kathryn Hunt and Sushil Chudasama. He married Jennifer James who played Geena Gregory in Coronation Street on 12th May 2001. They have a son together.