Christopher Ryan “Chris” Fountain is an English actor, music producer, and DJ. He is known for his roles as Damien Jones in Emmerdale Justin Burton in Hollyoaks and Tommy Duckworth in Coronation Street.
Fountain had minor roles in Blood Strangers (2002) and Bob and Rose (2001), and has appeared in the dramas Where the Heart Is (2002), The Royal (2003), and Burn It (2003).
He joined Hollyoaks in 2003 in the role of Justin Burton.
On 7 June 2006, Fountain injured himself on location whilst filming for Hollyoaks when he touched an electric fence.
In 2008 Fountain won the British Soap Award for Best Actor due to his role in Hollyoaks.
It was confirmed on 11 March 2009 that Fountain would be leaving Hollyoaks. He left on 3 June 2009 in a joint exit storyline alongside Jamie Lomas who plays Warren Fox.
On 10th October 2022 Fountain revealed that he had suffered a mini-stroke in August 2022 but had made a good recovery.
Did Chris Fountain win Dancing on Ice?
Fountain was a runner-up in the third series of the ITV show Dancing on Ice, in which he was partnered with skater Frankie Poultney.
What Year was Chris Fountain on Dancing on Ice?
Fountain appeared on Dancing On Ice in 2008.