Geoffrey Hinsliff (born 1937 in Leeds, West Riding of Yorkshire) is an English actor best known for his portrayal of Don Brennan in Coronation Street from 1987 to 1997. He had previously played other characters in the same programme, in 1963 and 1977. He originally trained at RADA, before making his television debut in an episode of Z-Cars. He went on to appear in Adam Adamant Lives!, Dixon of Dock Green, UFO, Crown Court, The Professionals and Heartbeat, and also played a wireless operator in the film A Bridge Too Far. In 1978 Hinsliff appeared as a sergeant in an episode of the hard-hitting British police drama The Professionals, the episode entitled When the Heat Cools Off. He also had a role in the comedy-drama Brass and appeared in two Doctor Who stories: Image of the Fendahl and Nightmare of Eden. He guest-starred in Holby City as an alcoholic in 2010. Personal life His daughter is the political journalist Gaby Hinsliff. He lives in Winster in the Derbyshire Dales. Filmography O Lucky Man! (1973) Smuga cienia (1976) The Battle of Billy's Pond (1976) - Tanker Driver I, Claudius (1976) - Rufrius A Bridge Too Far (1977) - British Wireless Operator References External links Geoffrey Hinsliff at Theatricalia 1937 births Living people Alumni of RADA English male television actors Male actors from Leeds People from Derbyshire Dales (district)