Matt Milburn, known for his role as Tommy Orpington on Coronation Street, talks about his footballing career and the connection between his real life and on-screen persona.
Matt Milburn , best known for his role as Tommy Orpington on ITV's Coronation Street , has opened up on his footballing career away from the cobbles. The star is a familiar face to devoted fans for his recurring portrayal of ex-Weatherfield County striker Tommy Orpington over the past six years. His character's amazing sports record and cheeky charm have won him love on and off the screen, reports the Daily Star.
In a recent interview, the popular actor highlighted the link between his real life and his on-screen persona. He said: "I mean I never played at a massive level before, but I've always played football and I still do. "I played at a reasonable standard, just amateur football. So there's that connection. I think if you can't be a professional footballer, the next best thing has got to be acting as a professional footballer, especially when that's a local hero." Matt shared his childhood idols and how they influenced his role on the ITV sho
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