Biography
Stephen Beckett is an English actor born on 24 May 1967 in Herne Hill, London. He trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and began his professional career shortly after graduating, appearing in productions at the Oldham Coliseum before working extensively in regional theatre and with the National Theatre.
His screen credits include the role of Jonathan in the 1991 film Enchanted April. On television he is known for portraying P.C. Mike Jarvis in The Bill (1993–1998) and Dr Matt Ramsden in Coronation Street (2000–2002, 2006), with further appearances in series such as Heartbeat, Holby City, Casualty, Doctors and Harlots. His theatre work encompasses original productions of Alan Ayckbourn plays and West End runs including The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time and Mamma Mia!.
