Anna Friel

Anna Friel

49 · Born: Jul 12, 1976

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornJul 12, 1976 Rochdale, Lancashire, England, UK
Parents
  • Des Friel
  • Julie Friel

Biography

Anna Friel, a renowned English actress, was born in the charming town of Rochdale. Since the tender age of 13, she has been actively involved in the world of acting, captivating audiences with her impressive performances in a multitude of British television programmes.

As her career progressed, Anna made her West End stage debut in the vibrant city of London in the year 2001. Subsequently, she has appeared on stage in numerous productions, showcasing her exceptional talent and versatility. Some of her notable performances include an adaptation of the iconic novel "Breakfast at Tiffany's" and her portrayal of Yelena in a 2012 production of Anton Chekhov's timeless classic "Uncle Vanya".

Throughout her illustrious career, Anna has received numerous accolades, including the prestigious National Television Award in 1995, the Drama Desk Award in 1999, and the Royal Television Society Award in 2009. Her impressive repertoire extends beyond the realm of acting, as she has also appeared in music videos, television and print media advertising campaigns, and has been the recipient of an honorary degree from the University of Bolton.

Career

2025
Unforgivable
Unforgivable as Anna McKinney
2023
Locked In
Locked In as Nurse Nicky Mackenzie
2022
Monarch
Monarch as Nicolette 'Nicky' Roman
2021
2020
Sulphur and White
Sulphur and White as Joanne Tait
2019
Deep Water
Deep Water as Lisa Kallisto
2018
The Cleanse
The Cleanse as Maggie
Butterfly
Butterfly as Vicky Duffy
2017
Tomato Red
Tomato Red as Bev Merridew
Broken
Broken as Christina Fitzsimmons
2016
I.T.
I.T. as Rose Regan
Marcella
Marcella as Marcella Backland
2015
I Am Urban
I Am Urban as Greta
American Odyssey
American Odyssey as Odelle Ballard
2014
2013
The Look of Love
The Look of Love as Jean Raymond
2012
Public Enemies
Public Enemies as Paula Radnor
2011
Limitless
Limitless as Melissa
Neverland
Neverland as Captain Elizabeth Bonny
Without You
Without You as Ellie Manning
2010
London Boulevard
London Boulevard as Briony Mitchel
2009
2008
Bathory: Countess of Blood
Bathory: Countess of Blood as Erzsébet Báthory
2007
Rubbish
Rubbish as Isobel
Pushing Daisies
Pushing Daisies as Charlotte Charles
2006
Irish Jam
Irish Jam as Maureen Duffy
2005
2004
Perfect Strangers
Perfect Strangers as Susie Wilding
The Jury
The Jury as Megan Delaney
2003
Timeline
Timeline as Lady Claire
Watermelon
Watermelon as Claire Ryan
2001
2000
Sunset Strip
Sunset Strip as Tammy Franklin
1999
Mad Cows
Mad Cows as Maddy
Rogue Trader
Rogue Trader as Lisa Leeson
1998
The Tribe
The Tribe as Lizzie
The Land Girls
The Land Girls as Prue (Prudence)
St. Ives
St. Ives as Flora Gilchrist
Our Mutual Friend
Our Mutual Friend as Bella Harmon / Bella Wilfer
1995
1991
G.B.H.
G.B.H. as Susan Nelson