Richard Fleeshman, who played Craig Harris on Coronation Street from the age of 12 to 16, has undergone a significant career transformation. The actor, now 28, is making a name for himself in London's West End.
After leaving the soap, Fleeshman showcased his singing talents on Stars In Their Eyes in 2003 and won Soapstar Superstar in 2006. In 2007, he signed a recording contract with Universal Records and later supported Elton John on tour in 2008.
Fleeshman's theatre career took off with a role as Warner in the London production of Legally Blonde in 2010. He then starred as Sam Wheat in Ghost: The Musical. He continues to work in film, TV, and theatre.
On a personal note, Fleeshman is dating Celinde Schoenmaker, a theatre actor known for playing Christine in The Phantom Of The Opera. He remains close friends with his former co-star Ryan Thomas and his brothers Scott and Adam Thomas.
