Samuel Kane (born 30th November 1968 in Huyton, Liverpool) appeared on Coronation Street in July 2001 as Gary Adams, a man who held Sarah Platt at his house against her will. His other credits include roles in Brookside, The Royal and Emerdale, along with films If You Ever Get to Heaven and Vendetta. On stage he has appeared in productions of Carousel, Aladdin and Snow White. Married to the former glamour model Linda Lusardi since 1998, the couple have two children.