Quick Info
| Profession | Actress and producer |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 27/08/1978 |
| Age | 48 years |
| Birthplace | Chadderton, Greater Manchester, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Latest News about Suranne Jones
02/09/2026
Suranne Jones joined fellow Alzheimer's Society ambassadors, including presenter Jon Snow, in signing a letter to Number 10 Downing Street. The letter urges the government to adopt a bold strategy to cut long waiting times for an accurate dementia diagnosis.
24/08/2026
Suranne Jones returns as detective Amy Silva in the third series of the BBC drama Vigil, which is set at a remote Arctic research station. The series was filmed partly in Glasgow and on the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard.
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Bio/Wiki
| Birth Name | Sarah Ann Jones |
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| Summary | English stage, film and television actress and producer, known for her long working relationship with screenwriter Sally Wainwright. She also co-created and stars in the ITV heist drama Frauds alongside Jodie Whittaker. |
| Breakthrough | Rose to prominence as Karen McDonald in Coronation Street between 2000 and 2004. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Secondary School | Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School |
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| Vocational | BTEC National Diploma in Performing Arts, Oldham Theatre Workshop |
Personal Life
| Notes | Raised in a Catholic household in Greater Manchester; adopted her professional name from a great-grandmother. She is an ambassador for the Alzheimer's Society campaign on dementia diagnosis. |
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Relationships & More
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| Friendships | Lifelong friendship with actor Antony Cotton, formed at Oldham Theatre Workshop |
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| Siblings | Gary Jones (older brother) |
| Children | One son (born 2016) |
Career
| Professional Start | Began acting professionally as a teenager |
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| Screen Debut | Coronation Street, 1997, as Mandy Phillips |
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| Awards | BAFTA for Doctor Foster |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Her stage name Suranne came from her great-grandmother's name after her birth name was already registered with the actors' union Equity. | |
| 2. Voted Best Supporting Actress by readers of Doctor Who Magazine for The Doctor's Wife. | |
| 3. Played the TARDIS voice and Idris character in the Doctor Who episode The Doctor's Wife. | |
| 4. Was pregnant with her son while filming the fifth season of Scott & Bailey. |
