Acting · Bury, Lancashire, England · Born October 16, 1950
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.
MoviePeterloo
2018
as Mrs Mickletwhaite, Drunk Servant/ Thief
MovieShiny Shiny Bright New Hole in My Heart
2006
as Maria
TVLife on Mars
2006
as Phyllis Dobbs
MovieBrambly Hedge: Classic Collection
2004
as Mrs Toadflax / Mrs Crustybread (Voice)
TVThe Afternoon Play
2003
as Amanda Jones
MovieThe Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Love's Sweet Song
2000
as Woman with Load
MovieLost for Words
1999
as Margaret
TVThe Enchanted World of Brambly Hedge
1996
as Mrs Toadflax / Mrs Crustybread (voice)
TVElidor
1995
as Gwen Watson
MovieBlood on the Dole
1994
as Aunty Vera
MovieSelf Catering
1994
as Joan
MovieThe Bullion Boys
1993
as Mrs Mac
TVPeak Practice
1993
as Kate Lewis
TVHeartbeat
1992
as Mary McCready
MovieThe Grass Arena
1992
as Woman in Cafe
TVG.B.H.
1991
as Maureen Murray
MovieNeedle
1990
as Prostitute
Night Voice
1990
as Jean
MovieMurder On Line One
1989
as Hotline Girls
TVWatching
1987
as Joyce Wilson
MovieHidden City
1987
TVCasualty
1986
as Steph
Albion Market
1985
MovieIn the Secret State
1985
as Mrs. Lister
TVBoys from the Blackstuff
1982
as Doctor
Yesterday's Girl
1973
as Liz (aged 20)
