Anna Friel
Biography
Anna Louise Friel is an English actress born on July 12, 1976, in Rochdale, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom. She is known for her acting work, with a total of eighty-seven known credits listed on the Movie Database. Friel rose to fame in the United Kingdom for her portrayal of the character Beth Jordache on the Channel 4 soap opera Brookside. Her biographical details note her birthdate and birthplace in England, and she is recognized professionally by her full name as well as Anna Friel.
Career overview
Anna Louise Friel is an English actress born on July 12, 1976, in Rochdale, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom. She rose to fame in the United Kingdom playing the character Beth Jordache on the Channel 4 soap opera Brookside.
Her professional acting work includes 87 known credits in film and television projects, according to database records. Throughout her career, she has established herself as a recognized television and film performer originating from England.
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87 titles- My Sister's Bones (2026) as Sally Rafter
- The F Ward (2026) as Dr Gloria Wall
- Unforgivable (2025) as Anna McKinney
- Locked In (2023) as Nurse Nicky Mackenzie
- Monarch (2022) as Nicolette 'Nicky' Roman
- Charming the Hearts of Men (2021) as Grace Gordon
- The Box (2021) as Detective Sharon Pici
- The Age of Nature (2021) as Narrator
- Great British Photography Challenge (2021) as Self - Expert
- Books of Blood (2020) as Mary
- Sulphur & White (2020) as Joanne Tait
- Miranda: My Such Fun Celebration (2020) as Self
- Deep Water (2019) as Lisa Kallisto
- The Sea (2019) as Jenny
- Butterfly (2018) as Vicky Duffy
- I Am Urban (2018) as Greta
- The Cleanse (2018) as Maggie
- Tomato Red (2017) as Bev Merridew
- Broken (2017) as Christina Fitzsimmons
- The Girlfriend Experience (2016) as Erica Myles
- Marcella (2016) as Marcella Backland
- John Bishop: In Conversation with... (2016) as Self
- I.T. (2016) as Rose Regan
- The Saboteurs (2015) as Julie Smith
- American Odyssey (2015) as Odelle Ballard
- Good People (2014) as Sarah
- Margery Booth: The Spy in the Eagle's Nest (2014) as Margery Booth
- The Look of Love (2013) as Jean Raymond
- Having You (2013) as Anna
- The Psychopath Next Door (2013) as Eve Wright
- Playhouse Presents (2012) as Jenny
- The Amazing Spider-Man T4 Premiere Special (2012)
- Public Enemies (2012) as Paula Radnor
- Metamorphosis: Titian 2012 (2012) as Diana
- Limitless (2011) as Melissa
- The Jonathan Ross Show (2011) as Self - Guest
- Neverland (2011) as Captain Elizabeth Bonny
- Without You (2011) as Ellie Manning
- Treasure Guards (2011) as Victoria
- London Boulevard (2010) as Briony Mitchel
- Come Fly with Me (2010) as Herself
- You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger (2010) as Iris
- The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien (2009) as Self
- Land of the Lost (2009) as Holly
- Theatreland (2009) as Self
- 7 Days on the Breadline (2009)
- Bathory: Countess of Blood (2008) as Erzsébet Báthory
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self
- Pushing Daisies (2007) as Charlotte 'Chuck' Charles
- Goal II: Living the Dream (2007) as Roz Harmison
- Rubbish (2007) as Isobel
- The Street (2006) as Dee
- Niagara Motel (2006) as Denise
- Irish Jam (2006) as Maureen Duffy
- Goal! (2005) as Roz Harmison
- The Jury (2004) as Megan Delaney
- Perfect Strangers (2004) as Susie Wilding
- Timeline (2003) as Lady Claire
- Watermelon (2003) as Claire Ryan
- Fields of Gold (2002) as Lucia Merritt
- Last Rumba in Rochdale (2002)
- Fields of Gold (2002)
- Friday Night with Jonathan Ross (2001) as Self
- Me Without You (2001) as Marina
- The War Bride (2001) as Lily
- Sunset Strip (2000) as Tammy Franklin
- An Everlasting Piece (2000) as Bronagh
- Lum the Invader Girl (2000) as Lum the Invader (voice)
- A Midsummer Night's Dream (1999) as Hermia
- Rogue Trader (1999) as Lisa Leeson
- Mad Cows (1999) as Maddy
- Our Mutual Friend (1998) as Bella Harmon / Bella Wilfer
- The Stringer (1998)
- The Land Girls (1998) as Prue (Prudence)
- St. Ives (1998) as Flora Gilchrist
- The Tribe (1998) as Lizzie
- Clive Anderson All Talk (1996) as Self
- Three Kisses and a Funeral (1995) as Self
- Cadfael (1994) as Sioned
- Shooting Stars (1993) as Self
- G.B.H. (1991) as Susan Nelson
- The Word (1990)
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Angelica / Leah
- Brookside (1982) as beth jordache
- Hear Me Roar as Ashley Bayston
- The Dream Lands as Jas
- Beneath as Sally Rafter
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Anna Friel best known for?
Anna Friel is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Books of Blood (2020), The Girlfriend Experience (2016), Marcella (2016), 127 Hours (2010).
When and where was Anna Friel born?
Anna Friel was born on July 12, 1976 in Rochdale, Lancashire, England, UK.
How many credits does Anna Friel have?
Anna Friel has accumulated over 87 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1982 to 2026.
What is Anna Friel's background in cinema and television?
Anna Louise Friel is an English actress born on July 12, 1976, in Rochdale, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom. She is known for her acting work, with a total of eighty-seven known credits listed on the Movie Database. Friel rose to fame in the United Kingdom for her portrayal of the character Beth Jordache on the Cha...