Coronation Street fans have loved the character of Steve McDonald since Simon Gregson took on the role in 1989. The character, a staple of the ITV soap , has had a history of unsuccessful love affairs - but his life off screen is completely different. His most memorable stories have often centred around his romantic entanglements with characters such as Vicky Arden, Fiona Middleton, Karen Phillips, Ronnie Clayton, Becky Granger, Tracy, Michelle Connor and Leanne Battersby.
Other significant storylines include Tracy giving birth to their daughter Amy, his struggle with depression, and the heartbreaking loss of his two sons, Ruairi with Michelle and Oliver with Leanne. Steve, portrayed by Simon Gregson , first graced the Corrie streets over three decades ago. The former rebel has been involved in numerous shady activities but has evolved into a more humorous character over time.
His poor judgement could be a reason for his multiple marriages on the show - having tied the knot seven times with five different women, some of whom are mentioned above, reports the Manchester Evening News . However, Simon's real life is a far cry from his on-screen persona. The actor was discovered at The Kingsway School in Stockport and was cast as Steve.
His debut on Corrie was on December 6, 1989, when he was just 15-years-old, alongside his on-screen twin brother Andy Mcdonald, portrayed by Nicholas Cochrane. The duo played the troublesome teenagers who wreaked havoc on their neighbours. Simon ha.
