Jason Grimshaw was a character in Coronation Street who first appeared in Ep 4955 - 25 Dec 2000. He is the son of Eileen Grimshaw and Tony Stewart. After residing in Coronation Street for over 15 years he departed in June 2016 due to his dad being blamed for Callum Logan's murder and fearing reprisal from Callum's mates. However unknown to Jason, he was cleverly manipulated by the villain Pat Phelan who is dating his mother and portrayed himself as a genuine friend and ally to Jason. Jason was played by Ryan Thomas.
Biography[]
Backstory[]
Jason Grimshaw was born on the 30th June 1983 in Weatherfield General Hospital to Tony Stewart and Eileen Grimshaw. Tony was an absent father for most of Jason's childhood and Jason and his half-brother Todd were raised by Eileen as a single parent, although she had multiple boyfriends. In 2000 he was living with his father but moved back to live with his mother at Christmas and wouldn't see Tony again until 2003. Jason's maternal grandfather Colin Grimshaw was the first cousin of Elsie Tanner, who lived in Coronation Street, Weatherfield for many decades. Elsie was well known in the area.
2000-2016[]
Jason found his van was on fire and feared Callum Logan's friends were behind it in revenge for his dad allegedly killing him. Jason was manipulated by Pat Phelan who convinced him to take a break and clear his head. After an emotional goodbye to his family and friends, Jason left the street as a smug and satisfied Phelan looked on. As Ryan Thomas has departed the show without any current intentions to return in the near future, something will cause Jason to decide to remain away for good.
After his departure[]
Jason has been mentioned several times and has remained in contact with Eileen. Later in 2016, she phoned him to inform him the money he invested in Phelan's property development was stolen by Vinny Ashford. Phelan managed to make himself to look like a victim, and Jason told Eileen not for them to blame themselves.
In January 2018, he phoned Eileen to reveal he is in contact with Todd, who went on the run with his foster daughter Summer Spellman just before Christmas. He revealed Todd is laying low due to the heat he has attracted from going on the run.
In 2020 Jason went into self-isolation after coming into contact with a friend who had COVID-19.
In late 2022 Eileen went to visit Jason in Thailand.
Background information[]
- Thomas joined the role of Jason Grimshaw in 2000 when he was 16. This was to usher in the new Grimshaw family unit, which started with the introduction of Jason's mother Eileen Grimshaw (Sue Cleaver) earlier in the year. The Grimshaw family moved into Number 11 Coronation Street in January 2001, which also saw the introduction of Jason's younger half-brother Todd Grimshaw, played by Bruno Langley.
- Thomas quit the role of Jason in October 2015 after fifteen years. The character exited the show in June 2016. Following his exit Thomas went onto appear in theatre and then in the Australian soap opera Neighbours in 2018. In March 2021 Thomas announced that he had quit acting after 21 years, which means it is unlikely Jason will return to the show.
Appendices[]
List of addresses[]
| Address | Duration |
|---|---|
| 11 Coronation Street | January 2001 to June 2007 |
| 8 Coronation Street | June 2007 to December 2007 |
| 11 Coronation Street | December 2007 to September 2009 |
| 12 Coronation Street | September 2009 to April 2010 |
| 11 Coronation Street | April 2010 to February 2012 |
| 12 Coronation Street | February 2012 to October 2012 |
| 11 Coronation Street | December 2012 to March 2013 |
| Rovers Return Inn | March to April 2013 |
| 11 Coronation Street | April 2013 to September 2014 |
| 18a Victoria Street | September 2014 to February 2015 |
| 11 Coronation Street | February 2015 to 29th June 2016 |
| Thailand | June 2016 onwards |
Employment history[]
| Role | Institution | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Labourer | Stubbs Building Contractor | November 2003 to 2007 |
| Labourer | Websters Builders | April 2007 to August 2010 |
| Labourer | Owen Armstrong Construction | August 2010 to May 2014 |
| Owner | Jason's Construction | May 2014 to present |
Memorable info[]
Born: 30th June 1983
Parents: Tony Stewart and Eileen Grimshaw
Siblings: Todd Grimshaw (Half, same mother)
Grandfathers: Colin Grimshaw,
Grandmothers: Mrs. Grimshaw, Kitty Stewart
Great Grandfathers: Mr Grimshaw
Spouse: Sarah Louise Platt (2007-2010)
Children: None
Great, Great Uncles: Arthur Grimshaw
First Cousins Twice Removed: Elsie Tanner, Fay Butler, James Grimshaw, Several others