Actor and presenter Simon O’Brien became a household name after landing his role in Brookside, between 1982 and 1987. One of the original cast members, Simon played Damon Grant, the teenage son of Bobby and Sheila (played by future Royle Family stars Ricky Tomlinson and Sue Johnston).
After leaving Brookie, the Liverpudlian star has continued acting and successfully made the sidestep into presenting for both radio and TV. The married dad-of-one is also a passionate environmentalist and green transport activist, who’s campaigned to increase cycling in his home city.
