Biography
Tracie Bennett (born 17 June 1961) is an English singer and stage and television actress. She trained at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts in Clapham, London. She played the role of Sharon Gaskell in Coronation Street from 1982 to 1984, returning to the role in 1999 and again in 2021.
Best known for her roles in theatre, both dramatic and musical, Bennett has received two Olivier Awards for Best Supporting Role in a Musical for her performances in the musicals She Loves Me and Hairspray with additional nominations for her work in High Society and Follies. Bennett was also nominated for the Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical for Mrs Henderson Presents while her performance as Judy Garland in End of the Rainbow earned her an Olivier nomination for Best Actress in a Play and a Tony Award nomination in the same category when the production transferred to Broadway.
Filmography
all 28
TV Shows 22
Movies 6
The Bay (2019)
Ruthless! The Musical (2019)
National Theatre Live: Follies (2017)
The Long Firm (2004)
Murder Investigation Team (2003)
The Royal (2003)
Joking Apart (1993)
Heartbeat (1992)
The Upper Hand (1990)
Shirley Valentine (1989)
Making Out (1989)
Casualty (1986)
Brush Strokes (1986)
Coronation Street (1960)
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Known ForActing
GenderFemale
Birthday1961-06-17 (63 years old)
Birth PlaceLeigh, Lancashire, England, UK
CitizenshipsUnited Kingdom
ResidencesLeigh, United Kingdom
AwardsTheatre World Award, Laurence Olivier Award for Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical, Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Play
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