Noreen Kershaw
Noreen Kershaw is an English television actress and director. She trained at the Manchester Polytechnic School of Theatre and, at Liverpool's Everyman Theatre, originated the title role of the play Shirley Valentine, later made famous by Pauline Collins. She was seen in the BBC television series Life on Mars, as WPC Phyllis Dobbs, the desk officer. She had previously played the role of Kathy Roach in Channel 4's Brookside 1988-1990 and been a star of the long running Granada TV sitcom, Watching. She has directed episodes of the top rated ITV1 soap opera, Coronation Street, as well as Channel 4's comedy drama, Shameless, ITV1 series Emmerdale and Heartbeat and BBC Scotland"s River City. In 2008, she directed the feature film Act of Grace.
Filmography (26 titles)
6.8MoviePeterloo
Mrs Mickletwhaite, Drunk Servant/ Thief · 2018
6.7MovieShiny Shiny Bright New Hole in My Heart
Maria · 2006
7.8ShowLife on Mars
Phyllis Dobbs · 2006
10.0MovieBrambly Hedge: Classic Collection
Mrs Toadflax / Mrs Crustybread (Voice) · 2004
6.5ShowThe Afternoon Play
Amanda Jones · 2003
5.2MovieThe Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Love's Sweet Song
Woman with Load · 2000
6.5MovieLost for Words
Margaret · 1999
7.0ShowThe Enchanted World of Brambly Hedge
Mrs Toadflax / Mrs Crustybread (voice) · 1996
7.5ShowElidor
Gwen Watson · 1995
7.5MovieBlood on the Dole
Aunty Vera · 1994
8.5MovieSelf Catering
Joan · 1994
MovieThe Bullion Boys
Mrs Mac · 1993
6.5ShowPeak Practice
Kate Lewis · 1993
7.2ShowHeartbeat
Mary McCready · 1992
8.5MovieThe Grass Arena
Woman in Cafe · 1992
6.3ShowG.B.H.
Maureen Murray · 1991
10.0MovieNeedle
Prostitute · 1990
Night Voice
Jean · 1990
5.0MovieMurder On Line One
Hotline Girls · 1989
8.3ShowWatching
Joyce Wilson · 1987
5.4MovieHidden City
1987
6.2ShowCasualty
Steph · 1986
Albion Market
1985
7.0MovieIn the Secret State
Mrs. Lister · 1985
7.8ShowBoys from the Blackstuff
Doctor · 1982
Yesterday's Girl
Liz (aged 20) · 1973