Antony Cotton (born Antony Dunn; 5 August 1975) is an English actor and comedian, known for portraying the role of Sean Tully in Coronation Street, as well as portraying Alexander Perry in the original Queer as Folk series.

[1] He attended Woodhey High School at Holcombe Brook, Ramsbottom, and the Oldham Theatre Workshop.

Cotton portrays barman and factory worker Sean Tully on Coronation Street, a role which he has played since 2003.

Cotton played "Alexander" in the original UK version of Queer as Folk.

Cotton has appeared in several shows at the Oldham Coliseum, including The Fifteen Streets and The Hobbit at Manchester's Palace Theatre and Opera House.

[14] Cotton is a patron of military charities Help for Heroes and the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA).

[15][16] In 2005, Cotton won the Most Popular Newcomer category at the National Television Awards for his role in Coronation Street.

[17] Cotton won the 2005 Inside Soap Awards for Best Newcomer and Funniest Performance.