Raymond Anthony Langton

Place: Manchester

Born: 1942

Death: 2005

Biography:

Raymond Anthony Langton, known as Ray Leighton, was a British actor born in Manchester in 1942 and died in 2005. He is best known for his role as Ray Langton in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street, which he played from 1965 to 1978 and then again in 2005. Langton was a womanizer and a troublemaker, and his character was involved in some of the most memorable storylines in the show's history. Leighton's portrayal of Langton was praised for its complexity and nuance, and he remains a beloved figure among Coronation Street fans. In addition to his work on Coronation Street, Leighton also appeared in several other television shows and films, including Z-Cars, The Bill, and Emmerdale. He was also a successful artist, with several of his works being sold at auction. Leighton was married and had two children. He died in 2005 at the age of 63.