Katherine Kelly (actress)
| Katherine Kelly | |
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 Kelly, pictured in 2008 |
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| Born | 19 November 1979 Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England, |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2003-present |
Katherine Kelly, (born 19 November 1979)[1] is a British actress and recording artist who is most well known for playing Becky McDonald in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street. She has also starred in the film Mischief Night.
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[edit] Early life and career
Kelly was born in Barnsley, South Yorkshire and grew up in both Barnsley and Wakefield, West Yorkshire. She attended Wakefield Girls High School. She has strong links with The Lamproom Theatre in Barnsley, established in 1998 by her father John (who is originally from Castleisland, County Kerry, Ireland), and has regularly supported fund-raising events held there.[citation needed]
She trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), London, with fellow students Meredith MacNeill and Laurence Fox, graduating in 2001.[citation needed] She worked at Chichester Festival Theatre in The Accrington Pals with actress Amy Robbins and at Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester in Othello with Andy Serkis and Lorraine Ashbourne.[citation needed] Since then, she has worked in TV, film, radio and voice-over. She was a leading lady at the Royal Shakespeare Company from 2004–2005, performing in both Stratford-Upon-Avon and the West End.[citation needed]
On the 18 April 2011 it was announced that she would be leaving Coronation Street at the end of the year.[2] She will then star as Miss Hardcastle in She Stoops to Conquer at the National Theatre from 24 January 2012.[3] Recently, Kelly appeared on ITV's This Morning to discuss her departure from Coronation Street and she said 'I decided to leave Coronation Street for a change' She also talked about her role in 'She Stoops To Conquer' and said that 'you've got to be careful what you wish for because this couldn't be more different, really!'
[edit] Music
In November 2010 it was revealed that Kelly would be appearing on the album, "Coronation Street: Rogues, Angels, Heroes & Fools".[citation needed]
The album, released on 29 November 2010,[4] was specially produced as part of the Coronation Street 50th Anniversary celebrations.[citation needed] Kelly, in character as Becky McDonald, sang the lead single from the album, "If It's Too Late" written by Trisha Ward.[5] The single was released exclusively by Tesco on 6 December 2010.[6]
On 20 April 2011, the Daily Mirror reported that "If It's Too Late" had been specially remixed by former PWL and Stock Aitken Waterman "Mixmaster", Pete Hammond[7] as a "surprise present" for Kelly after she announced she was leaving Coronation Street.[8][9] No release date has been given for the Pete Hammond single, although the Daily Mirror stated that it had been released in the USA under the name "Angel K".[10]
[edit] Filmography
[edit] Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Last of the Summer Wine | Sharlene | Episode: "Ancient Eastern Wisdom - An Introduction" |
| Silent Witness | Tina Allen | Episode: "Running on Empty" | |
| 2004 | The Royal | Tina Binnington | Episode: "Holding on Tight" |
| 2005 | Bodies | Sally Campbell | Series 2: Episode 7 |
| 2006 | No Angels | Annie | Series 3: Episode 2 |
| 2006-2012 | Coronation Street | Becky McDonald | Regular role |
| 2007 | Life on Mars | Auntie Heather | Series 2: Episode 4 |
| New Street Law | Rebecca | Series 2: Episode 3 | |
| The Visit | Julie | Episode One |
[edit] Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Sons and Lovers | Emily / Suffragette | |
| 2006 | Mischief Night | Junkie Jane | |
| 2008 | Coronation Street: Out of Africa | Becky Granger | Third Coronation Street direct to video movie, Cameo |
| 2009 | Coronation Street: Romanian Holiday | Becky McDonald | Fourth Coronation Street direct to video movie, Principal character |
[edit] Commercials
- Leerdammer cheese advert
- Clarks shoes advert
[edit] Awards
- Won 'Editors Choice' at the TV Times Awards 2008
- Won 'Best Soap Personality' at the TRIC Awards 2009[11]
- Won 'Favourite Soap Female' at the TV Now Awards 2009
- Won 'Favourite Soap Couple' for her onscreen romance with Steve McDonald (portrayed by Simon Gregson) at the TV Now Awards 2009
- Won 'Best Actress' at the British Soap Awards 2009 [12]
- Won 'Best Soap Actress' at the TV Quick and TV Choice Awards 2009
- Won 'Favourite Soap Female' at the TV Now Awards 2010
- Won 'Best Serial Drama Performance' at the National Television Awards 2012
[edit] References
- ^ "Katherine Kelly aka Becky MacDonald from Coronation Street available through Manchester's Unit One Entertainment - Tele 0161 788 84440". Unitoneentertainment.co.uk. http://www.unitoneentertainment.co.uk/biog_katherine_kelly.html. Retrieved 2012-01-28.
- ^ Bye-bye Becky" 18 April 2011, ITV
- ^ She Stoops to Conquer Cast credits
- ^ "Various Artists - Coronation Street: Rogues, Angels, Heroes Fools The Album - Free Delivery". Tesco Entertainment. http://www.tescoentertainment.com/store/cd/various-artists-coronation-street-rogues-angels-heroes--fools---the-album/8:733227/. Retrieved 2012-01-28.
- ^ "Latest News". Coronation Street the Album. http://www.coronationstreetthealbum.com/node/29. Retrieved 2012-01-28.
- ^ "iTunes - Music - Becky McDonald (Katherine Kelly)". Itunes.apple.com. http://itunes.apple.com/gb/artist/becky-mcdonald-katherine-kelly/id406975821. Retrieved 2012-01-28.
- ^ "Pete Hammond Discography at Discogs". Discogs.com. http://www.discogs.com/artist/Pete+Hammond. Retrieved 2012-01-28.
- ^ Sarah Tetteh (2011-04-20). "Corrie’s Katherine Kelly to hit charts". mirror.co.uk. http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2011/04/20/corrie-s-katherine-kelly-to-hit-charts-115875-23073328/. Retrieved 2012-01-28.
- ^ "Carl M Cox Discography at Discogs". Discogs.com. http://www.discogs.com/artist/Carl+M+Cox. Retrieved 2012-01-28.
- ^ "Coronation Street: Katherine Kelly to be the next big dance act! | Unreality TV". Primetime.unrealitytv.co.uk. 2011-04-23. http://primetime.unrealitytv.co.uk/coronation-street-katherine-kelly-to-be-the-next-big-dance-act/. Retrieved 2012-01-28.
- ^ TRIC Awards 2009 Winners
- ^ The British Soap Awards 2009: winners 9th May 2009, STV
