Siobhan Finneran

Siobhan Margaret Finneran (born 27 April 1966) is an English actress known for her work in film and television. She made her screen debut in the 1987 independent film Rita, Sue and Bob Too. Finneran has appeared in various television dramas, including Coronation Street (1989–1990), Clocking Off (2000–2002), and The Amazing Mrs Pritchard (2006). She received critical acclaim for her performance in the stage play On the Shore of the Wide World, which earned her the Manchester Evening News Theatre Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. Finneran also showcased her comedy skills as Janice Garvey in the popular ITV sitcom Benidorm (2007–2015). Her later television roles include Unforgiven (2009), Downton Abbey (2010–2012), and Happy Valley (2014–2023), for which she received a nomination for the British Academy Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2017.