Stephanie Cole Biography

Fast Facts

• Was named an Officer of the Order of the British Empire for her services to Drama and Charity in 2005
• Won a British Comedy Award for Best TV Comedy Actress for "Waiting for God" in 1992
• Is a supporter of the charities Age Concern, which aids the elderly, and Rethink, which aids those with mental health issues
• Made her screen acting debut in the TV series "Z Cars" in 1968
• Started out as a stage actress, joining the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School when she was 15 years old and making her debut there two years later
• Quote: "With TV, after four series I always say, 'Thank you, that's the end of it!'․․․there are other mountains to climb, other rivers to swim․ I absolutely respect people who spend a long time doing one thing, but I'm not made like that․"
• Best known for her role as Sylvia Goodwin in "Coronation Street" and as Diana Trent in "Waiting for God․"
• Has appeared in stage productions of "A Passionate Woman," "Noises Off," "Steel Magnolias," and "Rose," among others