Ben Price (born 30 June 1972) is an English actor, television presenter and writer active in stage, screen and online media. He is widely recognised for his portrayal of Nick Tilsley on the long-running ITV soap opera Coronation Street, a role he has played since 2009. Beyond that flagship part, Price has built a varied career that spans dramatic roles, presenting work and original digital content on YouTube.

Career overview

Price's professional life mixes traditional acting with presenting and writing. He has performed in television dramas and stage productions, and he has taken on guest roles and recurring parts in a number of series. His on-screen presence is often described as versatile—able to play both sympathetic and more complex characters. Alongside acting, he has developed material for online platforms and presented programme segments, reflecting a career that bridges broadcast and digital formats.

Coronation Street and television work

Joining Coronation Street in 2009 brought Price widespread recognition. The character Nick Tilsley is an established member of the programme's ensemble cast and has been involved in many central storylines since Price assumed the part. Coronation Street is Britain's longest-running serial drama and has a large, loyal audience; regular work on such a series raises an actor's public profile and creates opportunities for other projects.

Other media and projects

Outside the soap, Price has worked as a presenter and creator of online content. His writing and appearances on YouTube include short documentaries, interviews and behind-the-scenes material, demonstrating an interest in storytelling across formats. He continues to take occasional theatre roles and screen parts that differ from his soap persona.

Notable aspects

  • Long-term association with a major British television institution (see Coronation Street).
  • Professional range that includes stage, television drama, presenting and digital writing.
  • Work that brings mainstream broadcast experience together with independent online projects on platforms such as YouTube.

Price's career illustrates a contemporary actor's adaptability: maintaining steady work in a network drama while exploring shorter-form and self-authored material online. For a concise outline of his roles and credits, consult reliable entertainment databases or the programme's official pages maintained by ITV and other broadcasters.