Anna Friel

Anna Friel in IDP Film's Me Without You - 2002

Biography

Born 07/12/1976

British TV, film, and stage actress Anna Friel first became a household name as a teenager on the serial “Brookside” (Channel 4, 1982-2003), where she enjoyed a high-profile role playing British TV’s first lesbian character. She went on to appear in supporting roles in British and American...
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Awards

  • In 1999, received Theatre World Award
  • In 1999, received Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play
  • In 1999, received Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Ensemble Performance

Highlights

  • In 2009, Co-starred with Will Ferrell in the big-budget feature adaptation of the 1970s series, "Land of the Lost"
  • In 2008, Reprised role for "Goal! 2: Living the Dream"
  • In 2007, Cast as Chuck in the ABC series, "Pushing Daisies"; earned a Best Actress Golden Globe (2008) nomination

Family & Companions

  • Darren Day: dated c. 1995-96
  • David Thewlis: living together as of 2001
  • Robbie Williams: formerly with band Take That, later a successful solo artist; no longer together

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