Simon Alan Gregory, (born 2 October 1974) better known by his stage name, Simon Gregson, is an British actor, model, voice actor, stunt performer, film director, film producer and film actor known for his portrayal as Steve McDonald in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street since 1989. He has received 17 Awards for comedy and performance, plus a Legunds of Industry Award. He is a patron for Scotty's Little Soldiers.