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Corrie Star's Dad Directed His Scenes
27 Jan
Summary
- Jude Riordan's father is a Coronation Street director.
- The father-son duo has worked together on multiple occasions.
- Jude's sibling also appeared on Coronation Street.
Jude Riordan, the actor behind Coronation Street's Sam Blakeman, has a father deeply involved in television directing. Paul Riordan, Jude's father, has helmed multiple episodes of Coronation Street and also has directing credits on other major soaps like Emmerdale and Casualty. The father and son first officially worked together on Coronation Street in 2021, with Jude sharing his excitement about his dad directing his scenes. They have since collaborated again on the set of the iconic soap.
Their professional partnership extends beyond Coronation Street. Jude and his father, Paul, also joined forces on a short film titled 'Hidden,' which achieved recognition by winning two awards at the British Independent Film Awards. Adding to the family's screen presence, Jude's sibling also appeared on Coronation Street in 2022, portraying Oscar.
