Kenneth William Farrington (born 18th April 1936 in Dulwich, London) is a retired English actor who portrayed Tom King in Emmerdale from February 2004 to December 2006. The character left during Christmas 2006 in a now-famous storyline in which an unknown assailant pushed him out of a window to his death; the assailant revealed to be the character's own son Carl.
Speaking about his decision to quit the show, Farrington said: "I originally came to Emmerdale for just six months and I have ended up staying for three years. Even during my 25 years at Coronation Street, two years at a time was my longest stint. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Emmerdale but feel it is time to move on."
Farrington was born in Dulwich, South London, and attended Alleyn's School. He was married to actress Patricia Heneghan from 1961 to 1981; they have three children. He was taught by Michael Croft, who advised him not to take up acting as a profession.
Farrington is also famous for his role as Billy Walker in Coronation Street sporadically between 1961 and 1984. He also had a regular role in the now-defunct Channel 5 soap Family Affairs, playing Jack Gates in 1997 and 1998.
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