Coronation Street star Jude Riordan, known for his role as Sam Blakeman, comes from a family deeply rooted in the entertainment industry. Since joining the ITV soap in 2020 as Nick Tilsley's secret son, Sam has been central to many dramatic storylines, including the tragic murder of his mother Natasha Blakeman and a recent psychotic breakdown.
Father and Son Collaboration
Jude's father, Paul Riordan, is a seasoned television director who has worked on numerous episodes of Coronation Street. His career began with Hollyoaks, followed by credits on Emmerdale and Casualty. In 2021, Paul directed his son on set, with Jude sharing a heartwarming photo captioned: "When you haven't been well but can't miss your first Corrie scene directed by yer Dad." The duo also posed together on the iconic cobbles in 2022.
Brother's Cameo
Jude's brother Zach appeared on the soap in 2022 as Oscar, Sam's chess tournament rival. Jude posted about the experience: "When it was Bring Your Brother to Work Day... Sam smashed Oscar out of the bistro. BEST DAY so far." Fans were amazed, with one commenting: "Didn't realise that was your real brother."
Coronation Street airs Monday to Friday at 8:30pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
