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Anna Friel: Biography, Facts and Career

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Anna Louise Friel (born 12 July 1976) is an English actress. She first achieved fame as Beth Jordache in the British soap opera Brookside (1993–1995), later coming to wider prominence through her role as Charlotte "Chuck" Charles on Pushing Daisies (2007–2009), for which she received a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Comedy Series. In 2017, she won the International Emmy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of the title character in the detective drama series Marcella (2016–2021). Her other accolades include a Drama Desk Award, an honorary degree, and a BAFTA nomination. Friel made her feature film debut in 1998 with a leading role in The Land Girls. Subsequent credits include A Midsummer Night's Dream (1999), Me Without You (2001), Timeline (2003), Goal! (2005), Bathory (2008), Land of the Lost (2009), Limitless (2011), Books of Blood (2020), and Charming the Hearts of Men (2021). Her stage credits include Closer (Broadway, 1999), Breakfast at Tiffany's (West End, 2009), and Uncle Vanya (West End, 2012).

Quick facts about Anna Friel

  • Full name: Anna Friel
  • Born: 1976-07-12
  • Nationality: United Kingdom
  • Known as: Actor
  • Wikidata ID: Q237594

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Who is Anna Friel?

Anna Louise Friel (born 12 July 1976) is an English actress.

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Anna Friel is United Kingdom.

When was Anna Friel born?

Anna Friel was born on 1976-07-12.

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