Robin Colvill

Robin Colvill is an actor and entertainer who appeared in Coronation Street in January 2012 as Hank, a prospective partner of Eileen Grimshaw’s on a disastrous speed-dating night.

Robin is best known as one of the members of the popular musical comedy act The Grumbleweeds, who entertained club, radio and television audiences for over twenty-five years, often headlining their own show. They formed in 1962, turning professional after winning the talent show Opportunity Knocks. Aside from Coronation Street, Robin has also appeared as a serious actor in Heartbeat and Emmerdale.