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Corrie Star's Dad: A Theatre Legend
13 Dec, 2025
Summary
- James Cartwright plays manipulative Theo Silverton on Coronation Street.
- His father is acclaimed writer and dramatist Jim Cartwright.
- James has collaborated with his father on stage productions multiple times.
James Cartwright, currently portraying the manipulative Theo Silverton on ITV's Coronation Street, has a prominent father in the arts. His real-life father is the celebrated writer and dramatist Jim Cartwright, widely recognized for his 1992 play, 'The Rise and Fall of Little Voice,' which was later adapted into a film.
Cartwright has a notable acting career himself, having appeared in the Tracy Beaker series as Nathan. His theatrical journey often intersects with his father's work; he starred as Billy in the West End revival of 'The Rise and Fall of Little Voice' and later featured in Jim's one-man show 'Raz'.
The father-son relationship is one of mutual admiration and collaboration. Jim Cartwright described James as more like Steptoe and Son than a theatrical dynasty, while James referred to his father as his best mate, emphasizing the rich, inherited talent that flows between them.
