Paddy Bever

Patrick Michael H Bever (born 26 November 2002) is an English actor, known for portraying the role of Max Turner on the ITV soap opera Coronation Street since 2021. For his portrayal of Max, he won the award for Rising Star at the National Television Awards in 2022.

Paddy Bever
Born	Patrick Michael H Bever (2002-11-26) 26 November 2002 (age 21) Stockport, Greater Manchester, England
Occupation	Actor
Years active	2021–present
Television	Coronation Street

Life and career

Patrick Michael H Bever was born on 26 November 2002 in Stockport, Greater Manchester and attended Cheadle Hulme School.^[1][2] He also studied at the Manchester School of Acting prior to his television work.^[3] In September 2021, Bever joined the cast of the ITV soap opera Coronation Street as Max Turner.^[4][5][6] He took over the role from child actor Harry McDermott who had portrayed the role for eleven years, following the show's decision to take the character in a more "mature direction".^[7][8] His storylines on the show have included becoming radicalised by a far-right extremist group and subsequently being sent to prison, as well as a storyline surrounding toxic masculinity which sees the character become the victim of a nude photo leak after being catfished online.^{[9][10][11][12]} For his portrayal of Max, he was nominated for the Best Newcomer award at the British Soap Awards and the Inside Soap Awards.^{[13][14][15][16]}

In October 2022, Bever won the award for Rising Star at the 27th National Television Awards, beating Heartstopper actors Joe Locke and Kit Connor.^[17][18] He also appeared as a guest on the CBBC entertainment programme Saturday Mash-Up! alongside co-stars Elle Mulvaney and James Craven in various segments, one of which he was slimed.^[19][20][21] In May 2023, he appeared in an episode of This Morning surrounding the Coronation Street street party for the Coronation of Charles III and Camilla.^[22][23] Bever was then longlisted for Best Leading Performer at the 2023 British Soap Awards.^[24][25]

Filmography

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Ref.
2021–present	Coronation Street	Max Turner	Regular role	^[4]
2022	Saturday Mash-Up!	Himself	Guest	^[19]
2023	This Morning	Himself	Guest	^[22]

Awards and nominations

Year	Ceremony	Award	Nominated work	Result	Ref.
2022	2022 British Soap Awards	Best Newcomer	Coronation Street	Nominated	^[13]
2022	Inside Soap Awards	Best Newcomer	Coronation Street	Nominated	^[14]
2022	27th National Television Awards	Rising Star	Coronation Street	Won	^[18]
2022	I Talk Telly Awards	Best Newcomer	Coronation Street	Won	^[26]
2023	2023 British Soap Awards	Best Leading Performer	Coronation Street	Longlisted	^[24]

References

1. "Old Waconian Hits The Cobbles". Cheadle Hulme School. 22 October 2021. from the original on 15 August 2022. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
2. "Inside the life of Coronation Street's Paddy Bever: Age, previous roles and 'holiday jollies' with co-star". Metro. 31 August 2023. from the original on 3 September 2023. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
3. "Inside Coronation Street star Paddy Bever's life away from Max Turner character". Heart. 14 October 2022. from the original on 24 June 2023. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
4. "Coronation Street recasts young character Max Turner as new storyline begins". Digital Spy. 3 September 2021. from the original on 2 December 2021. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
5. "Coronation Street star Paddy Bever addresses Max Turner recast". Digital Spy. 1 December 2021. from the original on 17 May 2022. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
6. "Max Turner – Coronation Street". ITV. from the original on 20 May 2022. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
7. "Coronation Street fans shocked as Max Turner 'changes overnight'". Heart. 17 September 2021. from the original on 27 June 2023. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
8. "Why Coronation Street's Max Turner was recast as Paddy Bever marks milestone". OK!. 11 August 2023. from the original on 29 August 2023. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
9. "Coronation Street confirms shocking new story for Max Turner". Digital Spy. 27 October 2022. from the original on 27 July 2023. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
10. "Coronation Street's Max faces serious police charge over extremist videos". Radio Times. 26 January 2023. from the original on 28 January 2023. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
11. "Coronation Street star Paddy Bever confirms drama in Max's new romance plot". Digital Spy. 9 June 2023. from the original on 15 June 2023. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
12. "Coronation Street star Paddy Bever reveals new turmoil for Max Turner". Digital Spy. 3 June 2023. from the original on 21 June 2023. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
13. "British Soap Awards 2022 announces full nominations shortlist". Digital Spy. 10 May 2023. from the original on 11 May 2022. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
14. "Inside Soap Awards announces nominations and new category for 2022 event". Digital Spy. 19 July 2022. from the original on 18 July 2022. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
15. "Inside Soap Awards 2022 - Corrie Winners". ITV. 18 October 2022. from the original on 2 January 2023. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
16. "Coronation Street star Paddy Bever 'pinches himself' working with 'wonderful humans' in Platt family". Metro. 20 October 2022. from the original on 31 October 2022. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
17. "National Television Awards 2022". ITV. 14 September 2022. from the original on 19 November 2022. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
18. "Coronation Street's Paddy Bever shares tearful selfie after NTAs win". Digital Spy. 14 October 2022. from the original on 24 June 2023. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
19. "Paddy Bever gets Super Slimed!". BBC. 15 October 2022. from the original on 25 June 2023. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
20. "We Sell Stuff with Coronation Street Stars". BBC. 19 October 2022. from the original on 10 September 2023. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
21. "Coronation Street stars Elle Mulvaney, James Craven and Paddy Bever play Coronation Imitation!". BBC. 20 October 2022. from the original on 10 September 2023. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
22. "This Morning head to Coronation Street to host the ultimate street party!". ITV. 17 April 2023. from the original on 17 April 2023. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
23. "Coronation Street star Paddy Bever calls for new direction for Max". Digital Spy. 22 July 2023. from the original on 3 September 2023. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
24. "Coronation Street recasts young character Max Turner as new storyline begins". Digital Spy. 3 September 2021. from the original on 2 May 2023. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
25. "Coronation Street star Paddy Bever reveals future of Max's storyline". Digital Spy. 5 May 2023. from the original on 19 May 2023. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
26. Gonzalez, Elliot. "Awards 2022 Winners". I Talk Telly. Retrieved 12 September 2023.

External links

• Paddy Bever at IMDb