Lisa McGrillis

Lisa McGrillis (born 3 September 1982) is a British actress known for her roles in various TV shows and theater productions. She grew up in Scotby, Cumbria and studied performing arts at Northumbria University. McGrillis gained recognition for her role in The Pitmen Painters, which transferred to London's National Theatre and then to Broadway. She also appeared in Much Ado About Nothing at Shakespeare's Globe, where she stepped up to play Beatrice when the star fell ill. McGrillis has appeared in TV series such as Hebburn and Inspector George Gently, where she played the regular character DS Rachel Coles. She starred alongside Lesley Manville in the BBC sitcom Mum as Kelly.More