Clifford Kershaw, a multifaceted individual with a dual career path, distinguished himself as both a talented actor and a market trader specializing in linens within the bustling Oldham market. Throughout the 1970s, he made a significant impact on the entertainment industry by appearing in a plethora of films and television serials, with a notable focus on productions set primarily in the North of England.
Some of his most notable roles include appearances on the long-running and beloved British soap opera, Coronation Street, as well as a series of critically acclaimed productions directed by the renowned Mike Leigh.