Steve Halliwell was an English actor best known for his roles in Emmerdale, Coronation Street, and All Creatures Great and Small. He was born on March 19, 1946, in Bury, Lancashire, England, and passed away on December 15, 2023, in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England.
Personal and Family Life
Steve Halliwell was married twice. His first marriage was to Susan Woods, which ended in divorce. He later married Valerie Kirkby in 1984, and they had one child together. Throughout his life, Halliwell faced personal challenges, including a battle with alcoholism, which led him to seek rehabilitation.
Career
Before pursuing acting, Halliwell worked as an apprentice engineer in various cotton and paper mills after completing drama training at the Mountview Theatre School. He gained fame for his long-running role as Zak Dingle on the popular TV show Emmerdale. In addition to acting, he was part of a country rock band called the Woolpackers, which released a single in the 1990s. He also published his autobiography in 2014, titled “If The Cap Fits: My Rocky Road to Emmerdale.”
Death and Legacy
Steve Halliwell died on December 15, 2023, at the age of 77. His contributions to television and theatre have left a lasting impression on fans and colleagues alike. Halliwell is remembered for his storytelling, his role in shaping characters on Emmerdale, and his candid discussions about mental health struggles.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Emmerdale | 1972-10-16 | Zak Dingle |
| Emmerdale: The Dingles – For Richer, For Poorer | 2010-11-15 | Zak Dingle |
| Emmerdale: The Dingles Down Under | 1997-11-17 | Zak Dingle |
| Emmerdale: Don’t Look Now! – The Dingles in Venice | 1999-11-15 | Zak Dingle |
| All Creatures Great and Small | 1978-01-08 | PC Goole |
| Coronation Street | 1960 | N/A |
| Threads | 1984-09-23 | Information Officer |
| Shoot to Kill | 1990-06-03 | Sgt Quinn |
| The Fourth Protocol | 1987-03-20 | Plastercast Courier |
| Daft Mam Blues | 1977-05-17 | Stan |
| Heartbeat | 1992-04-10 | Newsagent |
| G.B.H. | 1991-06-06 | Bubbles’ Friend |
| Cracker | 1993-09-27 | Fire Officer |
| Fair Game | 1994-06-11 | YHA Warden |
| The Merrihill Millionaires | 1993-09-23 | Brian Flannery |
| First and Last | 1989-12-12 | Shop Assistant |