Dawn Acton, 1977
Actors · March 15, 1977
Dawn Acton
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Dawn Acton is 49 years old, born March 15, 1977 in United Kingdom · Pisces.
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About
Dawn Acton played Tracy Barlow on Coronation Street for over a decade, becoming a fixture of the ITV soap from 1988 to 1999. Born in England on 15 March 1977, she left acting at 22 after her son's birth. She later transitioned to DJing and charity work. As a Pisces, she channels adaptability across multiple creative pursuits.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Dawn Acton is known for her role as Tracy Barlow in Coronation Street, the ITV soap where she appeared between 1988 and 1999. She exited the show at age 22 following the birth of her son. As a child, Acton attended Stamford High School in Ashton-under-Lyne and trained at the Oldham Theatre Workshop. Born 15 March 1977 in England, she is a Pisces—a sign associated with artistic sensitivity and reinvention. As an actor, she performed in a long-running ensemble drama, a medium that demands sustained character work and audience connection. Since leaving Coronation Street, Acton has worked as a DJ and been involved in charity work for local organisations. Her life path number of 33—known as a 'master number' in numerology—suggests a calling toward service and creative expression across multiple domains. She represents a generation of British soap actors who defined 1980s–1990s television.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Acton trained at the Oldham Theatre Workshop and attended Stamford High School in Ashton-under-Lyne before her breakthrough on Coronation Street. Her early formal drama training prepared her for the demanding schedule of a long-running ITV soap opera.
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Trivia
- She played Tracy Barlow continuously on Coronation Street from 1988 to 1999—an 11-year tenure that made the character iconic in British television.
- Acton left acting at age 22 after the birth of her son, stepping away from one of the UK's most demanding soap roles.
- She later pivoted to DJing and became involved in charity work for local organisations, diversifying her career beyond acting.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Master Teacher
33 is 6 amplified. Caretakers operating at scale; rare among entertainers, more common among educators and activists.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 33 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Janhvi KapoorOx · 1997
- Tian XiweiOx · 1997
- Banita SandhuOx · 1997
- Bella MacleanOx · 1997
- Bang ChanOx · 1997
CHALLENGING
- Nick RobinsonPig · 1995
- Nicola Peltz
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Frequently asked
- How old is Dawn Acton?
- Dawn Acton is 49 years old (born March 15, 1977).
- When is Dawn Acton's birthday?
- Dawn Acton was born on March 15, 1977.
- What is Dawn Acton's zodiac sign?
- Dawn Acton is a Pisces, born March 15, 1977.
- What is Dawn Acton's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Dawn Acton was born in 1977, the year of the Fire Snake.
- Where is Dawn Acton from?
- Dawn Acton is from United Kingdom.
- What does Dawn Acton do?
- Dawn Acton is a actor.
- Is Dawn Acton still alive?
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