Ian Connaughton (born May 1965 in Kensington, London) appeared on Coronation Street in three roles:
- A waiter in the restaurant where Alf Roberts and Norris Cole met for a lunch meeting in September 1996
- A solicitor representing Dev Alahan, appearing between September and October 2004
- A jeweller in the shop where Fred Elliott went to purchase a watch as a wedding present for Bev Unwin in October 2006.
He graduated from the University of Leeds in both English Literature and Theatre Studies.
His other credits include roles in Emmerdale, Stay Lucky, Harry, Chiller, Heartbeat, Numbertime and Cold Feet.
Away from the camera, he is the founder and managing director of Redmarley Coaching since 2011.