Sam Aston

Some Lesser Known Facts About Sam Aston

• He is the youngest of his 8 siblings.

  

• During his childhood, he attended Carol Godby’s acting school in Bury, England, where he met his wife, Briony Gardner.

• In 2003, he became a regular cast member of one the longest-running British TV shows, ‘Coronation Street’ and has completed 22 years on the show as of 2025.

  

• His sister, Emily Aston, and his brother, Joseph Aston have also appeared on the show.

• When he was 16, he founded a printing firm. The firm is run by one of his brothers, along with their embroidery business.

• In October 2005, as part of the 50-year celebration of the British TV network, ITV, he met the Queen of England, Elisabeth II and presented her with a bouquet.

  

• He has appeared in various films and TV shows including ‘The Bill’ (2002-2003), ‘Stars in Their Eyes’ (2004), ‘Coronation Street: Pantomime’ (2005), and ‘All-Star Family Fortunes’ (2011).

  

• He holds a charity golf event yearly at the Worsley Park, Mariott Hotel, Salford with his British TV show, ‘Coronation Street’ co-stars, Alan Halsall and Andy Whyment.

• In an interview in 2023, his wife talked about suffering from 2 miscarriages within four months due to ‘Vanishing Twin Syndrome’ which causes one of the babies to stop growing while the mother’s body absorbs the embryo and the tissue.

• In January 2025, he appeared on the 17th season of the British TV show, ‘Dancing on Ice’ as a contestant.

  

• He drinks alcohol occasionally.

  

• He enjoys playing golf and football.