Joanne Whalley

Birth Name:

Joanne Whalley

Birth Place:

Salford, Manchester, England

Profession

Actress

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․"
Well known for her role in the film "Willow․"
Often appears in roles from historical time periods

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