starred alongside Harry Styles and Emma Corrin in the 2022 film My Policeman, with critics praising his performance. Personal life Dawson is gay and part of the LGBTQ community. Theatre Filmography Radio Awards In 2008 Dawson was nominated for Best Newcomer in a Play at the Olivier Awards for his role as Smike in Nicholas Nickleby. He was also nominated in 2010 for Best Supporting Actor in the What's On Stage awards for his role as Gethin Price in Comedians. Critical acclaim Dawson drew critical acclaim for his portrayal of writer Tony Warren in the BBC Four drama The Road to Coronation Street. For the New Statesman Rachel Cooke wrote: "I think he's going to be a huge star. When he is doing his thing, it is hard to take your eyes off him". The Daily Express said "It is David Dawson and some perfectly judged dialogue which brings this drama to light" while The Mirror's Jane Simon called him "absolutely brilliant". References External links Dawson's CV at United Agents 1982 births Living people English male stage actors English male television actors English male radio actors English gay actors English LGBT actors Male actors from Cheshire People from Widnes Alumni of RADA English male Shakespearean actors