Steven Pinder

Steven Pinder (born 30 March 1960) is an English actor. He is known for his roles on the British soap operas Crossroads (1985–1987) and Brookside (1990–2003).

Early life

Pinder was born on 30 March 1960 in Whalley, Lancashire, England. He has a younger sister, Catherine, who is 11 years younger and works in agriculture. He grew up on Downham Avenue in Great Harwood. His father was the bank manager of the NatWest in Blackburn.

He got his first job working in a cemetery when he was 15. He joined Blackburn Arts Club then Manchester Youth Theatre at 17.

He attended Norden High School on Stourton Street in Rishton near Blackburn, where he took his A levels. He went to the Drama Centre London (now part of the University of the Arts London) in Clerkenwell.

Career

Brookside

He is known for his role in the television soap opera Brookside. He played Max Farnham in the series from 1990 to its conclusion in 2003 with his three wives Patricia (Gabrielle Glaister), Susannah (Karen Drury), and latterly Jacqui (née Dixon), played by Alex Fletcher.

Previously in his career, he played the part of Roy Lambert in Crossroads the owner of Kings Oak corner shop. He also appeared in two series of the sitcom Foxy Lady; in C.A.T.S. Eyes, and the BBC Scotland comedy series Scotch and Wry.

Theatre

When he left Brookside he took part in several theatre roles playing Laurence in Abigail's Party and also appearing in a psychological thriller called Dead Certain, where he worked alongside Jenny Seagrove.

Pinder joined Wicked (UK tour) in the roles of both the Wizard and Doctor Dillamond on 16 September 2014.[1]

References

  1. ↑ Hewis, Ben (June 30, 2014). "Casting news: Nikki Davis-Jones joins West End cast of Wicked and Ashleigh Gray goes on tour". WhatsOnStage. Retrieved August 18, 2014.

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