Richard Sinnott (born 5 June 1963) is a professional actor, writer and director based in Manchester.He has played over forty credited roles in British television series such as Coronation Street, Life on Mars and The Street, and in films such as The Parole Officer. He teaches Beginners' acting classes in Manchester and is a freelance Performing Arts lecturer at Salford University. He is the author of the theatre play Laid Upon A Pebble-Bed.Sinnott was born in Aldridge, West Midlands.