Quick Info
| Profession | Actress, narrator |
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| Nationality | English |
| Date of Birth | 14/07/1974 |
| Age | 52 years |
| Birthplace | Bolton, Greater Manchester, England |
Latest News about Maxine Peake
09/02/2025
Maxine Peake was reported to be in a dispute with neighbours over plans to convert barns at her Grade II listed farmhouse in Herefordshire into a rehearsal studio. The reporting described the property as a £1 million country home and noted that the disagreement centered on the proposed change of use.
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Bio/Wiki
| summary | Maxine Peake is an English stage, film, television, and radio actress known for roles in Dinnerladies, Shameless, Silk, and The Village. |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| education | Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) |
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| other_study | Studied Performing Arts at Salford College of Technology |
Personal Life
| known_for | Working-class roots, northern identity, and political activism |
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| political_views | Socialist |
Career
| years_active | 1995–present |
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| occupation | Actress, narrator |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Has worked across stage, radio, film, and television. | |
| 2. Has also worked as a writer. | |
| 3. Has advocated for better representation of working-class, northern, and female voices. |