Brian Capron

Infobox actor
name = Brian Capron
birthdate = birth date and age|1947|2|11
birthname = Brian John Capron
location = flagicon|England Woodbridge, Suffolk, England
spouse = Jacqueline Bucknell
notable role = Richard Hillman in "Coronation Street"

Brian Capron, born 11 February 1947 at Eye in Suffolk, is a British actor, who trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA). His father was an Algerian pilot, of French descent, who died in a plane crash before Brian was born.

He is probably best known for his role as serial killer Richard Hillman in the television soap opera "Coronation Street". He appeared in the series from 2001 to 2003. He had previously appeared in the series as the social worker Donald Worthington in 1981-1982.

Capron had first come to public attention through his role of the teacher, Mr Stuart (Hoppy) Hopwood in "Grange Hill" in the early 1980s. He also acted in "Coronation Street"'s rival, BBC Soap opera "EastEnders", playing Jerry McKenzie from 1993-1994.

Other notable TV credits include: "Z Cars", "Dixon of Dock Green," "Angels", "The Sweeney", "Blake's 7", "Tales of the Unexpected", "Full House", "Shoestring", "Bergerac", "Minder", "Casualty", "Birds of a Feather", "Murder Most Horrid", "The Bill", "Taggart", "Peak Practice", "Judge John Deed" and "Where the Heart Is".

He has also played narrator in "The Rocky Horror Show" in London's West End, alongside Suzanne Shaw in January 2007.

Recently, Brian played Nathan Detroit, from 12 March to 28 April 2007, on the "Guys and Dolls" tour, opposite Claire Sweeney

On 13 September 2007, Capron was announced as one of the contestants to take part in the fifth series of "Strictly Come Dancing". He was partnered by Karen Hardy, who was Series 4 champion with cricketer Mark Ramprakash.

After finishing in last place on the first show, he found himself in the dance off along with Kenny Logan, but the judges voted in favour of saving Logan and Capron left the show.

Brian will also be appearing in this years Production of Aladdin at the [http://www.thebroadwaytheatre.co.uk Broadway Theatre] , Peterborough. He will be playing the role of Abanazar. For more information [http://www.downtownproductions.co.uk Click Here]

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Brian will also be appearing in this years Production of Aladdin at the [http://www.thebroadwaytheatre.co.uk Broadway Theatre] , Peterborough. He will be playing the role of Abanazar. For more information [http://www.downtownproductions.co.uk Click Here]