Finton Flynn is a young actor who is known for his portrayal of Russ Gray in Coronation Street, a role which he played between May 2010 and November 2011. Shortly after the completion of filming he successfully auditioned for a part alongside actress Samantha Womack in a production of the musical South Pacific which ran at Manchester's Palace Theatre from October to November 2011. He has also appeared in the role of Huen in the 2013 TV series The Sparticle Mystery.