Sarah Lancashire
English actress
Sarah-Jane Abigail Lancashire OBE (born 10 October 1964) is an English actress. She is known for her roles in Coronation Street (1991–1996, 2000), Where the Heart Is (1997–1999), Clocking Off (2000) and Seeing Red (2000). She has won two BAFTA Awards.
Sarah Lancashire | |
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 Lancashire at the 2013 British Academy Television Awards | |
| Born | Sarah-Jane Abigail Lancashire 10 October 1964 Oldham, Lancashire, England |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Known for | List of credits |
| Spouses |
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| Children | 3 |
| Relatives | Geoffrey Lancashire (father) |
| Awards | Full list |
Since the 2010s Lancashire has earned success and critical acclaim for her roles in the drama series Last Tango in Halifax (2012–2020) and Happy Valley (2014–2023).
In 2022, she played Julia Child in the HBO Max drama Julia.[1]
Filmography change
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Coronation Street | Wendy Farmer | 1 episode |
| 1988 | Dramarama | Janice Dobbs | 1 episode: "Forever Young" |
| 1989 | Bradley | Wendy | 1 episode |
| Watching | Ms. Linden | 1 episode: "Joking" | |
| 1991 | About Face | Rebecca | 1 episode: "Monkey Business" |
| 1991–1996,
2000 |
Coronation Street | Raquel Watts | 532 episodes |
| 1992 | Exam Conditions | Secretary | Television film |
| 1997 | Bloomin' Marvellous | Liz Deacon | 6 episodes |
| 1997–1999 | Where the Heart is | Ruth Goddard | 3 series |
| 1998 | Verdict | Anne Cloves QC | 1 episode: "Split Second" |
| 1999 | Murder Most Horrid | Karen Sullivan | 1 episode: "Going Solo" |
| 2000 | Clocking Off | Yvonne Kolakowski | Series 1 |
| Seeing Red | Coral Atkins | Television film | |
| Chambers | Ruth Quirke | 6 episodes | |
| My Fragile Heart | Trina Lavery | Miniseries | |
| 2001 | Gentleman's Relish | Violet Askey | Television film |
| The Glass | Carol Parker | 6 episodes | |
| Back Home | Peggy Dickinson | Television film | |
| 2002 | The Cry | Meg Bartlett | Miniseries |
| Birthday Girl | Rachel Jones | Television film | |
| 2002–2005 | Rose and Maloney | Rose Linden | Pilot and 2 series |
| 2003 | Sons and Lovers | Gertrude Morel | Miniseries |
| 2005 | The Rotters' Club | Barbara Chase | Miniseries |
| Cherished | Angela Cannings | Television film | |
| 2006 | Angel Cake | Elaine Wilson | Television film |
| 2007 | Skins | Mary Miles | 1 episode: "Chris" |
| Sex, The City and Me | Ruth Gilbert | Television film | |
| Oliver Twist | Mrs. Corney | Miniseries | |
| 2008 | Doctor Who | Ms. Foster | 1 episode: "Partners in Crime" |
| 2008–2011 | Lark Rise to Candleford | Adult Laura Timmins | 4 series;
voiceover |
| 2009 | All the Small Things | Esther Caddick | 6 episodes |
| Wuthering Heights | Nelly Dean | Miniseries | |
| 2010 | Five Daughters | Rosemary Nicholls | Miniseries |
| Inspector George Gently | Mallory Brown | 1 episode: "Peace and Love" | |
| 2012 | Upstairs Downstairs | Miss Whisset | 2 episodes |
| 2012–2013 | The Paradise | Miss Audrey | 2 series |
| 2012–2020 | Last Tango in Halifax | Caroline Dawson | 5 series |
| 2014–2016, 2023 | Happy Valley | Sgt. Catherine Cawood | 3 series |
| 2015 | The Dresser | Madge | Television film |
| 2017 | School of Roars | Mrs Twirlyhorn | CBeebiesanimation;voiceover |
| 2018 | Kiri | Miriam Grayson | Channel 4miniseries |
| 2019 | MotherFatherSon | Angela Howard | Main role |
| 2019 | The Accident | Polly Bevan | Channel 4miniseries |
| 2020 | Talking Heads | Gwen | Episode: An Ordinary Woman |
| 2022–2023 | Julia | Julia Child | Main role |
| TBC | Vera | Vera Stanhope | Main role |
References change
- ↑ "Sarah Lancashire becomes master — and teacher — of French cooking as Julia Child". NPR.org.
- ↑ Duke, by Simon (2024-04-26). "Sarah Lancashire leads 'contenders' to replace Brenda Blethyn in Vera". Chronicle Live. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
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