Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, singer, dancer |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 25/08/1988 |
| Age | 38 years |
| Birthplace | Childwall, Merseyside, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Latest News about Ray Quinn
12/10/2026
Ray Quinn publicly announced on Instagram that his son Rio was stillborn on 20/08/2026, sharing a black and white photo of himself and his partner Emily holding the baby at Liverpool Women's University Hospital. He thanked the hospital and the Honeysuckle Bereavement Service for their care. He said he and his partner chose to speak out to help other families facing baby loss.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Raymond Arthur Quinn |
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| Summary | Known for playing Anthony Murray on the Channel 4 soap Brookside, he finished second on the third series of The X Factor in 2006 and later won Dancing on Ice in 2009 and its All Stars series in 2014. He specialises in swing, big-band and jazz music. |
| Active Years | 1998 to present |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Training | Merseyside Dance and Drama College, where he studied performing arts |
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Personal Life
| Relationship Status | Divorced |
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| Spouse | Emma Stephens |
| Marriage Year | 2012 |
| Divorce Year | 2015 |
| Current Partner | Emily Ashleigh Quinn |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Emma Stephens |
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Family
| Current Partner | Emily Ashleigh Quinn (reported as married in 2023) |
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| Son | Harry (born 2012, with former wife Emma Stephens) |
| Daughter | Summer Reign (born 2022) |
| Son (stillborn) | Rio Quinn (born sleeping 20/08/2026) |
Career
| Breakthrough | Brookside (2000 to 2003) as Anthony Murray | ||||
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| Talent Show | Runner-up on The X Factor series three (2006), behind Leona Lewis | ||||
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Favourites
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Style Quotient
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was a competitive ballroom dancer as a child and won titles including British under-12 number one. | |
| 2. He began singing lessons at the age of nine under his vocal coach Suzanne Taylor. | |
| 3. He won the Open Mic UK Search for a Star competition in 2005. | |
| 4. He was credited as Raymond Quinn during his Brookside run. |
