Ryan James Thomas

Actor

English Salford, Greater Manchester, England

Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityEnglish
Date of Birth10/06/1984
Age42 years
BirthplaceSalford, Greater Manchester, England
OccupationsActor, television presenter

Latest News about Ryan James Thomas

01/01/2025

Ryan Thomas returned to Coronation Street in 2025 for a short stint as Jason Grimshaw, marking his first appearance on the show since 2016 despite having announced his retirement from acting in 2021. The return was widely reported as a surprise comeback for the beloved character.

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Bio/Wiki

Ryan James Thomas is a British former actor best known for his role as Jason Grimshaw on the ITV soap opera Coronation Street.
He was born and raised in Salford, Greater Manchester, England.
Thomas is of British, Indian, and Caribbean heritage.
Ryan James Thomas is a British former actor and television presenter best known for his role as Jason Grimshaw on the ITV soap opera Coronation Street.
He announced his retirement from acting in 2021 but returned to Coronation Street for a short stint in 2025.
Thomas won the sixteenth series of Dancing on Ice in 2024 and the twenty-second series of Celebrity Big Brother in 2018.

Relationships & More

PartnerLucy Mecklenburgh
Children
  • Roman (born 2020)
  • Lilah (born 2022)

Career

Notable Roles
  • Show: Coronation Street Character: Jason Grimshaw Years: 2000-2016, 2025
  • Show: Neighbours Character: Rafael Humphreys Years: 2018
Reality Shows
  • Show: Celebrity Big Brother Year: 2018 Achievement: Winner
  • Show: Dancing on Ice Year: 2024 Achievement: Winner
  • Show: Celebrity Masterchef Year: 2022
  • Show: Celebrity Antiques Road Trip Year: 2022 Achievement: Winner
  • Show: 99 to Beat Year: 2025

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Of British, Indian and Caribbean heritage.
2. Started acting career at age 16.
3. Announced stepping back from acting in 2021 but continued TV appearances.
4. Made his on-screen debut as Jason Grimshaw in Coronation Street on 25 December 2000.
5. Announced his retirement from acting in 2021.
6. Returned to Coronation Street in 2025 for a short stint after retiring in 2021.
7. Won Dancing on Ice in 2024, marking a major career shift into television presenting.
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