Michael Bilton (14th December, 1919 - 5th November, 1993) played four separate roles on Coronation Street: a TV Salesman in October 1961, Leonard Stothert in May 1968, Tom Hedley in 1971 and Norman Pearson in 1983. A prolific sitcom actor, he appeared in episodes of Dad's Army, To The Manor Born, Grace And Favour and Waiting For God.