Jim McDonald

Jim McDonald is a major character and anti-hero of the British Soap Opera Coronation Street. 
He moved to the street in 1989 with his family. Early on his boys were often in trouble which earned them Jim's anger. He also had numerous disagreements with Liz thanks to his controlling and jealous behaviour along with her repeated infidelities.
The character is portryaed by .
==Biography==
In 1991 Jim was devastated by the death of his daughter Katie and blamed Steve as Liz had gone into premature labour after he had run off to hide from criminal associates.
Jim later divorced from Liz after he beat her following her confession of an affair. Though his family were appalled by his actions they ultimately forgave him. Jim supported Gary Mallet after the death of his wife Judy and was also there for his old colleague Kevin Webster when his son Jake died.
In 2000 Jim beat up drug dealer Jez Quigley in retaliation for him assaulting Steve which led to Jez dying of his injuries. While Jim was advised to keep quiet, he ultimately felt guilty and confessed to the police which led to him being sentenced to 8 years in prison for manslaughter.
Jim broke out of prison when he suspected Liz of having an affair and made plans to flee to Ireland with her, but they ended up being caught when they stopped to help Ashley Peacock and Claire Caisey. He was released years later and got into a fight with Liz' new man Vernon Tomlin.
In 2009 Jim returned for Steve's wedding to Becky Granger and helped them prove Becky's innocence after an ex had planted drugs on her. Soon afterwards Jim ended up robbing a bank to try to help Liz and Steve but ended up in prison again. This led to a conflict with Steve's friend Peter Barlow which further damaged Jim's relationship with his family and he was last seen, leaving the street after attempting to con money out of them with a cruel scheme that involved getting his younger girlfriend to pretend to be Katie who he claimed was alive after all.
==Trivia==
*Jim McDonald was born on 14th November 1955.
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