Ricky Tomlinson was born in September 1939 and grew up in Liverpool. He has starred in many TV series including The Royle Family; Brookside; Cracker; Clocking Off and Nice Guy Eddie and in films such as Riff Raff; Raining Stone; Mike Bassett, England Manager; Once Upon a Time in the Midlands and The 51st State. He lives in Liverpool with his wife, Rita.