Todd Grimshaw

Todd Grimshaw
Coronation Street character
Gareth Pierce as Todd Grimshaw
Portrayed byBruno Langley (2001–2017)
Gareth Pierce (2020–present)
Duration2001–2004, 2007, 2011, 2013–2017, 2020–present
First appearanceEpisode 4967
14 January 2001 (2001-01-14)
ClassificationPresent; regular
Introduced by
Book appearancesCoronation Street:
The Complete Saga

Bruno Langley as Todd Grimshaw
In-universe information
Occupation
  • Hospital porter
  • Law clerk
  • Accounting clerk
  • Switch operator
  • Salesman
  • Pawnbroker
  • Florist
  • Sales Executive
  • Funeral director
FatherDuncan
MotherEileen Grimshaw
StepfatherPat Phelan
Half-brothersJason Grimshaw
SonsBilly Platt
GrandfathersColin Grimshaw
AuntsJulie Carp
Other relatives

Todd Grimshaw is a fictional character from the British soap opera Coronation Street, formerly played by Bruno Langley from 2001 to 2017, and now played by Gareth Pierce. The character's debut was broadcast on 14 January 2001. He was introduced as part of the Grimshaw family, formed around the established character Eileen Grimshaw (Sue Cleaver).

Todd was the programme's first gay character, which generated much coverage in the British media. The coming out storyline was credited with helping Coronation Street portray a more accurate depiction of society in the 21st century.[1]

The character's storylines have mainly focused on his relationships with Sarah-Louise Platt (Tina O'Brien), Karl Foster (Chris Finch), Marcus Dent (Charlie Condou) and Billy Mayhew (Daniel Brocklebank). Langley decided to leave the show in 2004 but returned for brief appearances in 2007 and 2011. The actor agreed to reprise the role on a permanent basis in 2013. Todd remained a part of the series until Langley's contract was terminated following legal issues in 2017. It was announced in July 2020 that Todd was to return, with the role having been recast to Pierce; Todd returned on 9 October 2020.

  1. ^ Flynn, Paul (1 March 2004). "Corrie comes out of the closet". The Guardian. (Guardian Media Group). Retrieved 2 April 2020.