Stephanie Cole

Birth Name:

Patricia Stephanie Cole

Birth Place:

Solihull, Warwickshire, United Kingdom

Profession

Actress, Soundtrack

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

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