Maxine Peake (born 14 July 1974) is an English stage, radio, film and television actress, playwright, producer, director and political activist, who made her name as Twinkle in Victoria Wood's sitcom Dinnerladies. She has since played Veronica in Channel 4's Manchester-based drama series Shameless, barrister Martha Costello in the BBC legal drama Silk and Grace Middleton in The Village. She is also an accomplished stage actress, having played the title role in Hamlet, and had a role in the 2014 film The Theory of Everything. In 2018 she played the lead in the film Funny Cow and had a starring role in Mike Leigh's epic Peterloo, a film very close to her heart.
Personal Info
Profession
Actress
Gender
Female
Birthday
July 14, 1974
(51 years old)
Place of Birth
Westhoughton, Lancashire, England, UK
Popularity
1.5
Available Movies
3 released
Maxine Peake
Actress
51 years old
Westhoughton, Lancashire, Engl...
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About Maxine Peake
Maxine Peake was born on 14 July 1974 in Westhoughton, Lancashire, England, UK. Currently, Maxine Peake is 51 years old. We have 3 films with Maxine Peake available. Among Maxine Peake's most popular films: Wendell & Wild, Peterloo, The Falling.
Best Known Films of Maxine Peake
Career Statistics - Maxine Peake
3
Total Credits
8
Years Active
2015 - 2022
6.1
Avg. Movie Rating
1.5
Popularity Score
Role Breakdown
Actor: 3
Top Genres
Drama (2)
History (1)
Thriller (1)
Mystery (1)
Horror (1)
Frequent Co-Stars of Maxine Peake
Best Movies with Maxine Peake
A curated selection of their most acclaimed roles.