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Joanne Whalley Biography

Birth Name:Joanne Whalley

Birth Place:Salford, Manchester, England

Profession Actress

Fast Facts

  • Was nominated for the 1989 Laurence Olivier Award for best actress
  • Was the lead singer in the band Cindy & The Saffrons
  • Quote: "I like the encouragement I get from doing new things․ I like to feel scared or challenged, in the hope that I can pull it off․ That little bit of fear creates an energy that I can channel into the performance․"
  • Often appears in roles from historical time periods
  • Well known for her role in the film "Willow․"

Awards

  • 1986BAFTA TV Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2010SDFCS Award-Best Ensemble Performance: winner
  • 2011Golden Nymph-Outstanding Actress - Drama Series: nominated
  • 2019Grace Award-Most Inspiring Performance in Television: nominated