Jayne McKenna
- Known For
- Acting
- Active Years
- 2002–2026 (25 Years)
- Total Credits
- 9 credits in database
Biography
Jayne McKenna is an actress with a career spanning over twenty-five years across film, television, theatre, and radio. Her work includes appearances in Footballers' Wives, London Road, Coronation Street, and King Lear. She has performed at the National Theatre, in the West End, and on tours across the UK and Europe, while also filming for the BBC, ITV, and Channel 4. In addition to her screen and stage work, she is an accomplished voice artist for radio and television advertising campaigns, games, and documentaries. She has been married to Richard Dillane since 2005, and they have three children.
Career overview
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[1] TMDB: Known for Acting. 9 known credits. Gender: Female.
[2] IMDb: Actress. Known for Footballers' Wives (2002), London Road (2015), and Coronation Street (1960). Married to Richard Dillane since 2005. Three children.
[3] TMDB Bio: Experience in Theater, Television, and Film. Accomplished voice artist for radio and television ad campaigns, games, and documentaries.
[4] TheTVDB: Same as [3].
[5] Personal Website: 25-year acting career. Work ranges from King Lear to Coronation Street. Performed at the National Theatre and in the West End. Toured UK and Europe. Filmed for BBC, ITV, and Channel 4. Voiced a title character of a BAFTA-winning child [text cuts off].
Paragraph 1: General Overview and Experience.
Jayne McKenna is an actor with a career spanning 25 years. Her professional experience includes work in theater, television, film, and radio. She has performed at the National Theatre and in the West End, and her stage work has included productions such as King Lear. Her theatrical career has also involved touring both the United Kingdom and Europe.
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In television and film, McKenna is known for her roles in Footballers' Wives (2002), London Road (2015), and Coronation Street (1960). Her television work includes filming for BBC, ITV, and Channel 4. Additionally, she is an accomplished voice artist. Her voice work encompasses radio and television advertising campaigns, games, and documentaries, and she has voiced a title character for a BAFTA-winning production.
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"Jayne McKenna is an actor with a career spanning 25 years. Her professional experience includes work in theater, television, film, and radio. She has performed at the National Theatre and in the West End, and her stage work has included productions such as King Lear. Her theatrical career has also involved touring both the United Kingdom and Europe.
In television and film, McKenna is known for her roles in Footballers' Wives (2002), London Road (2015), and Coronation Street (1960). Her television work includes filming for BBC, ITV, and Channel 4. Additionally, she is an accomplished voice artist. Her voice work encompasses radio and television advertising campaigns, games, and documentaries, and she has voiced a title character for a BAFTA-winning production."
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25-year career.
Theater, Television, Film, Radio.
National Theatre, West End.
Toured UK and Europe.
King Lear, Coronation Street, Footballers' Wives (2002), London Road (2015).
BBC, ITV, Channel 4
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
9 titles- 7 Up! The Story (2026) as Narrator
- Watch the Skies (2025) as St'aar's Mother
- China's Wild Empire (2023) as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Siberian Tiger, The Secret Kingdom (2023) as Narrator (voice)
- Grace (2021) as Janet Telby
- London Road (2015) as Imelda
- Shetland (2013) as Fiona Bedford
- Mangal Pandey - The Rising (2005) as Mrs. Quartermaster
- Footballers' Wives (2002) as Susan
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jayne McKenna best known for?
Jayne McKenna is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Grace (2021), Shetland (2013), Mangal Pandey - The Rising (2005), Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992).
How many credits does Jayne McKenna have?
Jayne McKenna has accumulated over 9 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2002 to 2026.
What is Jayne McKenna's background in cinema and television?
Jayne McKenna is an actress with a career spanning over twenty-five years across film, television, theatre, and radio. Her work includes appearances in Footballers' Wives, London Road, Coronation Street, and King Lear. She has performed at the National Theatre, in the West End, and on tours across the UK and Europe, wh...
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