Chris Gascoyne

Christopher Gascoyne (born 31 January 1968) is an English actor, who is known for his role as the seventh Peter Barlow in the soap opera Coronation Street from 2000. Gascoyne has been nominated for several accolades at the British Soap Awards for his portrayal of Peter Barlow.

Gascoyne lives in Chorlton, Manchester with his wife, actress Caroline Harding. They have three children.

In 2008, Gascoyne lost his driving licence for 12 months and was fined £500 after he was stopped by traffic officers and was found to be over the legal drink drive limit.[10] In May 2010, Gascoyne ran in the Great Manchester Run for the Alzheimer's Society, as his grandmother had suffered from the condition.

On occasions when his work on Coronation Street becomes emotionally stressful, Gascoyne practises Buddhism.