Rebecca Atkinson
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- September 22, 1983 in Salford, Greater Manchester, England, UK
- Active Years
- 1960–2024 (65 Years)
- Total Credits
- 15 credits in database
Biography
Rebecca Atkinson is an English actress born on September 22, 1983, in Salford, Greater Manchester, England. She is best known for portraying Karen Maguire in the Channel 4 comedy drama series Shameless, appearing in all 11 series from 2004 until 2013. Before her television appearances, Atkinson studied theatre and dance at Preston College, attended the David Johnson Drama, and taught dancing in Goostrey for the Glenda Ann School of Dancing. Her other television credits include appearances in Life On Mars, Ideal, the BBC Three sitcom Trexx and Flipside, Coronation Street, and the BBC Scotland soap opera River City, where she joined the cast as Belinda Roberts in October 2016.
Career overview
Rebecca Atkinson is an English actress born on September 22, 1983, in Salford, Greater Manchester, England. Before beginning her television career, she studied theatre and dance at Preston College, attended the David Johnson Drama, and taught dancing in Goostrey for the Glenda Ann School of Dancing.
She is best known for portraying Karen Maguire in the Channel 4 comedy drama series Shameless, appearing in all 11 series from 2004 until 2013 when the show ended. In addition to her work on Shameless, Atkinson has made appearances in several other television programmes, including Life on Mars, Ideal, Coronation Street, and the BBC Three sitcom Trexx and Flipside. In October 2016, she joined the cast of the BBC Scotland soap opera River City to play the character Belinda Roberts.
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Full Filmography
15 titles- The Can (2024) as Karen
- Wait for Me (2023) as Lisa
- Moving On (2009) as Kaycee
- Awaydays (2009) as Sonya
- Life on Mars (2006) as Tina
- New Street Law (2006) as Suzie Hardwick
- New Street Law (2006) as Susie Hardwick
- Ideal (2005) as Asia
- Shameless (2004) as Karen Maguire
- The Royal (2003) as Suzannne
- Soccer AM (1995) as Self
- Heartbeat (1992) as Linda
- Heartbeat (1992) as Hayley Felton
- Coronation Street (1960) as Mandy Waring
- Coronation Street (1960) as Stephanie Mills
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What movies or TV shows is Rebecca Atkinson best known for?
Rebecca Atkinson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including A Dog's Breakfast (2007), Life on Mars (2006), Ideal (2005), Solo Sunny (1980).
When and where was Rebecca Atkinson born?
Rebecca Atkinson was born on September 22, 1983 in Salford, Greater Manchester, England, UK.
How many credits does Rebecca Atkinson have?
Rebecca Atkinson has accumulated over 15 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1960 to 2024.
What is Rebecca Atkinson's background in cinema and television?
Rebecca Atkinson is an English actress born on September 22, 1983, in Salford, Greater Manchester, England. She is best known for portraying Karen Maguire in the Channel 4 comedy drama series Shameless, appearing in all 11 series from 2004 until 2013. Before her television appearances, Atkinson studied theatre and danc...
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