Julie Hesmondhalgh
Biography
Julie Hesmondhalgh is an actress born in Accrington, Lancashire, England, UK on February 25, 1970. Originally wanting to be a social worker due to a strong social conscience, she was an amateur actress with the Oswaldtwistle Players and studied A-level Theatre Studies at Accrington and Rossendale College. After attending an audition for drama school with friends, she earned a place at LAMDA, studying there from 1988 to 1991. Following her graduation, she established her own theatre company named Arts Threshold with a group of friends in Paddington. She later took time out from the company for television and film roles, which included appearances in The Bill, the Catherine Cookson drama The Dwelling Place, and as a care home worker in Victoria Wood's comedy film Pat and Margaret.
Career overview
Julie Hesmondhalgh is an actress born in Accrington, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom on February 25, 1970. Originally wanting to be a social worker due to her strong social conscience, she was an amateur actress with the Oswaldtwistle Players and studied A-level Theatre Studies at Accrington and Rossendale College. She attended an audition for drama school to accompany her friends, which resulted in her earning a place at LAMDA, where she studied from 1988 to 1991. Following her graduation, she established her own theatre company named Arts Threshold in Paddington alongside a group of friends.
During her career, she took time out from her theatre work to appear in television and film roles. Her credits include appearances in The Bill, the Catherine Cookson drama The Dwelling Place, and portraying a care home worker in Victoria Wood's comedy film Pat and Margaret. Additionally, her filmography includes work associated with Broadchurch, Happy Valley, and Doctor Who.
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Full Filmography
39 titles- Crookhaven (2026) as Sue
- The Celebrity Traitors (2025) as Self - Contestant
- Mr Bates vs The Post Office (2024) as Suzanne Sercombe
- You & Me (2023) as Linda
- Operation Magpie (2023) as Carol Galloway
- The Outing (2022) as Nellie
- Help (2022)
- The Pact (2021) as Nancy
- Alma's Not Normal (2020) as Aunty Ange
- The Trouble with Maggie Cole (2020) as Jill Wheadon
- The National Television Awards Celebrate 25 Years (2020) as Self
- Coronation Street: Queens of the Street (2020) as Herself
- Pond Life (2019) as Muirel Panks
- Peterloo (2018) as Female Reformer
- I Told My Mum I Was Going On An RE Trip (2018) as Herself (Introduced By)
- Boys On Film 15: Time & Tied (2016) as Penny (segment "Closets")
- Cucumber (2015) as Cleo Whitaker
- Tofu (2015) as Cleo
- La Couchette (2015) as Kath
- Closets (2015) as Penny
- Black Roses: The Killing of Sophie Lancaster (2015)
- Inside No. 9 (2014) as Kath
- Happy Valley (2014) as Amanda Wadsworth
- Broadchurch (2013) as Trish Winterman
- East Street (2010) as Hayley Cropper
- Moving On (2009) as Linda
- Coronation Street: Romanian Holiday (2009) as Hayley Cropper
- Would I Lie to You? (2007) as Self - Panellist
- Doctor Who (2005) as Judy Maddox
- Harry Hill's TV Burp (2002)
- Loose Women (1999) as Self
- Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? (1998) as Self - Contestant
- So Graham Norton (1998) as Self
- Dalziel and Pascoe (1996) as Wendy Walker
- The Frank Skinner Show (1995) as Self
- The Dwelling Place (1994) as Rose Turnbull
- Pat and Margaret (1994) as Helper in Old Age Home
- Coronation Street (1960) as Hayley Patterson / Hayley Cropper
- What Would Julie Do? as Julie
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Julie Hesmondhalgh best known for?
Julie Hesmondhalgh is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Crookhaven (2026), Inside No. 9 (2014), Happy Valley (2014), Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (2006).
When and where was Julie Hesmondhalgh born?
Julie Hesmondhalgh was born on February 25, 1970 in Accrington, Lancashire, England, UK.
How many credits does Julie Hesmondhalgh have?
Julie Hesmondhalgh has accumulated over 39 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1960 to 2026.
What is Julie Hesmondhalgh's background in cinema and television?
Julie Hesmondhalgh is an actress born in Accrington, Lancashire, England, UK on February 25, 1970. Originally wanting to be a social worker due to a strong social conscience, she was an amateur actress with the Oswaldtwistle Players and studied A-level Theatre Studies at Accrington and Rossendale College. After attendi...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Crookhaven (2026) as Sue — aged about 56
- Inside No. 9 (2014) as Kath — aged about 44
- Happy Valley (2014) as Amanda Wadsworth — aged about 44
- Broadchurch (2013) as Trish Winterman — aged about 43
- Would I Lie to You? (2007) as Self - Panellist — aged about 37
- Doctor Who (2005) as Judy Maddox — aged about 35
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