Todd Grimshaw

Todd Grimshaw
Coronation Street character
Gareth Pierce as Todd Grimshaw
Portrayed by	Bruno Langley (2001–2017) Gareth Pierce (2020–present)
Duration	2001–2004, 2007, 2011, 2013–2017, 2020–
First appearance	Episode 4967 14 January 2001 (2001-01-14)
Classification	Present; regular
Introduced by	Jane MacNaught (2001) Steve Frost (2007) Phil Collinson (2011) Stuart Blackburn (2013) Iain MacLeod (2020)
Book appearances	Coronation Street: The Complete Saga
Bruno Langley as Todd Grimshaw
In-universe information Occupation Hospital porter Law clerk Accounting clerk Switch operator Salesman Pawnbroker Florist Sales Executive Funeral director Father Duncan Mother Eileen Grimshaw Stepfather Pat Phelan Half-brothers Jason Grimshaw Sons Billy Platt Grandfathers Colin Grimshaw Aunts Julie Carp Other relatives Arnley Grimshaw Elsie Tanner Linda Cheveski Dennis Tanner Paul Cheveski Martin Cheveski

Todd Grimshaw is a fictional character from the British soap opera Coronation Street, formerly played by Bruno Langley from 2001 to 2017, and now played by Gareth Pierce. The character's debut was broadcast on 14 January 2001. He was introduced as part of the Grimshaw family, formed around the established character Eileen Grimshaw (Sue Cleaver).

Todd was the programme's first gay character, which generated much coverage in the British media. The coming out storyline was credited with helping Coronation Street portray a more accurate depiction of society in the 21st century.^[1]

The character's storylines have mainly focused on his relationships with Sarah-Louise Platt (Tina O'Brien), Karl Foster (Chris Finch), Marcus Dent (Charlie Condou) and Billy Mayhew (Daniel Brocklebank). Langley decided to leave the show in 2004 but returned for brief appearances in 2007 and 2011. The actor agreed to reprise the role on a permanent basis in 2013. Todd remained a part of the series until Langley's contract was terminated following legal issues in 2017. It was announced in July 2020 that Todd was to return, with the role having been recast to Pierce; Todd returned on 9 October 2020.