Quick Info
| Profession | Actress |
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| Nationality | English |
| Date of Birth | 12/07/1976 |
| Age | 50 years |
| Birthplace | Rochdale, Lancashire, England, UK |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about Anna Friel
31/10/2026
The F Ward, in which Anna Friel stars as Dr Gloria Wall, premiered on Channel 4 in the UK after first airing on Stan in Australia in July 2026. The show is a soapy medical dramedy centred on the emergency department at a fictional hospital. Friel filmed the series while temporarily living in Australia.
14/06/2026
Anna Friel was announced as the lead of The F Ward, an Australian medical drama from Stan and CBS Studios, with a first-look and trailer released. She plays General Surgeon Dr Gloria Wall, who leads a group of medical interns at Pines Hospital. The series was produced for Stan and later brought to UK screens.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Anna Louise Friel |
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| Summary | English actress known for television, film and stage work. She rose to fame in the UK as Beth Jordache on the Channel 4 soap Brookside, and later gained wider recognition as Charlotte Charles on Pushing Daisies. She is also known for leading the detective drama Marcella and the BBC drama Unforgivable. |
| Years Active | 1990–present |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5′ 5″ (1.65 m) |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Training | Began her training as an actress at Oldham Theatre Workshop |
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| Honorary Degree | Honorary degree from the University of Bolton |
Personal Life
| Partners | Relationship with actor David Thewlis from 2001 to 2010 |
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| Notes | Reported to have dated actor Rhys Ifans from 2011 to 2014 |
Relationships & More
| Partner | David Thewlis (2001–2010) |
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| Other Reported Partner | Rhys Ifans (2011–2014) |
Family
| Father | Desmond "Des" Friel |
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| Mother | Julie Friel (née Bamford) |
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Career
| Television |
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| Nominations | Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Comedy Series, for Pushing Daisies |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Lobbied for the role of Nymphadora Tonks in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix | |
| 2. Her character Beth Jordache was considered British television's first lesbian character | |
| 3. Ambassador for the WWF wildlife charity |
