Raymond Anthony Langton: A Life Illuminated by Art and Stage Raymond Anthony Langton, known affectionately as Ray Leighton, was a British actor and artist whose life intersected dramatically with the cultural landscape of mid-century England. Born in Manchester in 1942, he emerged from humble beginnings to become a celebrated figure on Coronation Street and a respected painter whose canvases captured moments of beauty and melancholy. His artistic journey mirrored his theatrical career—a blend of observation, experimentation, and an unwavering fascination with the human condition. Early Life…