George costigan biography
George costigan biography
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George Costigan
British actor
George Costigan | |
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| Born | George J. Costigan (1947-08-08) 8 August 1947 (age 77) Portsmouth, Hampshire, England |
| Nationality | English |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1975–present |
George J.
Costigan (born 8 August 1947)[1] is an English actor who is best known for portraying Bob in the 1987 film Rita, Sue and Bob Too and for roles in TV series such as Prime Suspect and also Line of Duty.
Early life
Born in Portsmouth, Hampshire, Costigan grew up in Salford, Greater Manchester. After attending St Augustine's C of E Primary School on Bolton Road in Pendlebury, he went to Wardley Grammar School on Mardale Avenue in Wardley near Swinton.
Career
Costigan has appeared regularly on television since 1978. He played Tom Towers in the 1982 series of The Barchester Chronicles, an adaption of the novels by Anthony Trollope, and in the same year starred as Tom Hannaway in a BBC adaptation of Fame i