Colson Smith, 1998
Actors · January 1, 1998
Colson Smith
★ HOW OLD IS COLSON SMITH?
Colson Smith is 28 years old, born January 1, 1998 · Capricorn.
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The basics
- ★ EDUCATED AT
- Castleford High School
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About
Colson Smith played Craig Tinker on the British soap Coronation Street for over a decade, becoming a fixture of ITV's longest-running drama. Born in 1998, Smith expanded his TV presence by competing on The Games and Celebrity Big Brother. As a Capricorn, he balances steady dramatic work with reality-TV visibility.
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Biography
Colson Smith is an English actor best known for his role as Craig Tinker on ITV's Coronation Street, a part he held from 2011 to 2025. Beyond the soap, Smith stepped into reality television as a contestant on The Games in 2022 and Celebrity Big Brother in 2024. Born on 13 August 1998, Smith (a Capricorn) came of age during the digital-streaming era while remaining rooted in traditional broadcast drama. Actors in his era navigate both scripted and unscripted work; Smith's dual presence—long-form soap narrative paired with competitive reality formats—reflects this shift in television talent visibility. His Coronation Street tenure made him a recognizable figure in British households, while his reality appearances positioned him to audiences beyond the soap's traditional viewership.
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Trivia
- Smith played Craig Tinker on Coronation Street for 14 years, from 2011 until 2025.
- He competed on The Games, an ITV reality series, in 2022.
- Smith was a housemate on Celebrity Big Brother in 2024.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Visionary
11 carries the qualities of 2 amplified. Highly intuitive, often associated with thought leaders and trend-setters in their fields.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Alexander GouldDog · 1994
- Jean-Carl BoucherDog · 1994
- Connor JessupDog · 1994
- Mayuko FukudaDog · 1994
- Abbey HoesDog · 1994
CHALLENGING
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Robbie Ure
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Frequently asked
- How old is Colson Smith?
- Colson Smith is 28 years old (born January 1, 1998).
- When is Colson Smith's birthday?
- Colson Smith was born on January 1, 1998.
- What is Colson Smith's zodiac sign?
- Colson Smith is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1998.
- What is Colson Smith's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Colson Smith was born in 1998, the year of the Earth Tiger.
- What does Colson Smith do?
- Colson Smith is a actor.
- Where did Colson Smith go to school?
- Colson Smith attended Castleford High School.
- Is Colson Smith still alive?
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