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Marjorie Yates

Known For
Acting
Born
April 13, 1941 in Birmingham, England, UK
Age
85
Active Years
1965–2023 (59 Years)
Total Credits
49 credits in database
Acting Born Apr 13, 1941 Birmingham, England, UK 49 credits
49
Total Credits
1965–2023
59 Years Career Span
22
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Marjorie Yates is a British actress born on April 13, 1941, in Birmingham, England. She is recognized for her acting career, which includes 49 known credits. Yates is best known for her role as Carol Fisher in the Channel 4 drama series Shameless. Her film and television work includes appearances in The Professionals, which premiered in 1977, the 1985 film Wetherby, and the 1974 production Village Hall. In her personal life, she was previously married to Michael Freeman. She maintains a professional profile within the entertainment industry as a performer with a documented history of work across various television and film projects.

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Career

Career overview

Marjorie Yates is a British actress who was born on April 13, 1941, in Birmingham, England. She is recognized for her extensive career in television and film, having accumulated 49 known acting credits. She is perhaps best known to audiences for her portrayal of the character Carol Fisher in the Channel 4 drama series Shameless.

Throughout her career, Yates has appeared in a variety of productions. Her filmography includes roles in the 1977 production The Professionals, the 1985 film Wetherby, and the 1974 series Village Hall. Her work spans several decades, establishing her as a consistent presence in British media. She was previously married to Michael Freeman.

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Career timeline

Allelujah
Gangsta Granny Strikes Again
Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators
Ransom
Line of Duty
Vera
Edge
Above Suspicion
Shameless
Wycliffe
HeartbeatHeartbeatThe Long Day Closes
June
A Very British Coup
Worlds BeyondDead Man's Folly
WetherbyFlorence Nightingale
Morgan's BoyC.Q.
Objects of AffectionWalterMarks
Priest of Love
Life for ChristinePasmore
The Other SideAll Day on the SandsThe Other Side: Connie
The ProfessionalsThe Black PantherDaft Mam BluesThe Glitterball
The SweeneyCouplesLegend of the WerewolfIt's a Lovely Day TomorrowMurrain
Village Hall
Centre PlayThe Optimists of Nine ElmsKisses at Fifty
Crown CourtVillainsBetter Than the MoviesThe Bouncing Boy
Play for Today
BBC Play of the Month

Full Filmography

49 titles
  • Allelujah (2023) as Hazel
  • Gangsta Granny Strikes Again (2022) as Fiona
  • Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators (2018) as Edie Grimes
  • Ransom (2017) as Frances
  • Line of Duty (2012) as Wendy Rider
  • Vera (2011) as Val Wilcox
  • Edge (2010) as Wendy
  • Above Suspicion (2009) as Mrs Webster
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  • Shameless (2004) as Carol
  • Wycliffe (1994) as Martha Collins
  • Heartbeat (1992) as Brenda
  • Heartbeat (1992) as Molly Openshaw
  • The Long Day Closes (1992) as Mother
  • June (1990) as June
  • A Very British Coup (1988) as Cook
  • Worlds Beyond (1986) as Margaret
  • Dead Man's Folly (1986) as Mrs Tucker
  • Wetherby (1985) as Verity Braithwaite
  • Florence Nightingale (1985) as Trude
  • Morgan's Boy (1984) as Val Turner
  • C.Q. (1984) as June
  • Objects of Affection (1982) as Marjory
  • Walter (1982) as Social Worker
  • Marks (1982) as Marjory
  • Priest of Love (1981) as Ada Lawrence
  • Life for Christine (1980) as Nurse Ryder
  • Pasmore (1980) as Eileen
  • The Other Side (1979) as Connie
  • All Day on the Sands (1979)
  • The Other Side: Connie (1979) as Connie
  • The Professionals (1977) as Kay Costa
  • The Black Panther (1977) as Neilson's Wife
  • Daft Mam Blues (1977) as Lily as a Young Woman
  • The Glitterball (1977) as Mrs. Fielding
  • The Sweeney (1975) as May Holmes
  • Couples (1975) as Jane Selby
  • Legend of the Werewolf (1975) as Madame Tellier
  • It's a Lovely Day Tomorrow (1975) as Maureen Bell
  • Murrain (1975) as Mrs. Leach
  • Village Hall (1974) as Mrs. Ellis
  • Centre Play (1973) as Pam
  • The Optimists of Nine Elms (1973) as Chrissie Ellis
  • Kisses at Fifty (1973) as Audrey
  • Crown Court (1972) as Martha Ainsworth
  • Villains (1972) as Julie Owens
  • Better Than the Movies (1972) as Sally Rowe
  • The Bouncing Boy (1972) as Harriet
  • Play for Today (1970) as Audrey
  • BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Agasha

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Marjorie Yates best known for?

Marjorie Yates is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Allelujah (2023), Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators (2018), Ransom (2017), Line of Duty (2012).

When and where was Marjorie Yates born?

Marjorie Yates was born on April 13, 1941 in Birmingham, England, UK.

How many credits does Marjorie Yates have?

Marjorie Yates has 49 film and television credits listed on archytele, with work dated between 1965 and 2023.

What is Marjorie Yates's background in cinema and television?

Marjorie Yates is a British actress born on April 13, 1941, in Birmingham, England. She is recognized for her acting career, which includes 49 known credits. Yates is best known for her role as Carol Fisher in the Channel 4 drama series Shameless. Her film and television work includes appearances in The Professionals, ...

Marjorie Yates by the numbers

49credits
26films
23TV series
1965–2023active years

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