Lorraine Ashbourne Biography
Lorraine Ashbourne is an English actress who has appeared in numerous British television series and films. Her credits include The Street, True Dare Kiss, Thin Ice, In a Land of Plenty, Boon, Playing the Field, City Central, Peak Practice, The Bill, Pie in the Sky, Casualty, In Suspicious Circumstances, Mr. Wroe’s Virgins, Rich Tea and Sympathy, and London’s Burning. Additionally, she narrated the program Happy Birthday BBC Two in 2004. Lorraine also starred in the third season of the Romance Netflix series ”Bridgerton”.
Lorraine Ashbourne Age
Ashbourne was born on 7 January 1961 in Manchester, England. Lorraine therefore celebrates her birthday on the 7th of January every year. She is 63 years old as of 2024.
Lorraine Ashbourne Height
Ashbourne stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Lorraine Ashbourne Family
Ashbourne has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight hence she has not disclosed any details about her parents. It is also not known if Ashbourne has any siblings.
Lorraine Ashbourne Husband
In 1987, her boyfriend was actor Glyn Pritchard, who portrayed Chef Paul on Crossroads. Since 1993, she has been in a relationship with actor Andy Serkis, with whom she toured in a production in 1991 while living in Hackney. On July 22, 2002, Ashbourne married Andy Serkis. They have three children, all of whom are actors: Ruby (born in 1998), Sonny (born in 2000), and Louis (born in 2004).
Lorraine Ashbourne Education
Ashbourne attended Wilbraham High School while living in Fallowfield. She was a Stretford Children’s Theatre member and participated in the University of Manchester Stage Society and the Manchester Youth Theatre. She enrolled in the Webber Drama School on April 19, 1982.
Lorraine Ashbourne Career
Ashbourne has appeared in numerous British TV series and films, including The Street, True Dare Kiss, Thin Ice, In a Land of Plenty, Boon, Playing the Field, City Central, Peak Practice, The Bill, Pie in the Sky, Casualty, In Suspicious Circumstances, Mr Wroe’s Virgins, Rich Tea and Sympathy, and London’s Burning. She also narrated Happy Birthday on BBC Two in 2004.
As a stage actress, Lorraine frequently performed at the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester, taking on roles such as Kate Hardcastle in She Stoops to Conquer and Emilia in Othello alongside her husband Andy Serkis.
Lorraine Ashbourne Distant Voices, Still Lives
Ashbourne starred in a 1988 British period drama film taking the role of Maisie Davies. The film consists of two parts, filmed two years apart but featuring the same cast and crew. The first part, ‘Distant Voices’, shows the early life of a working-class Catholic family with a deeply abusive, violent, and hateful father. The second part, ‘Still Lives’, follows the now-grown children as they enter a more optimistic 1950s Britain, just a few years before the rise of rock and roll and The Beatles, yet still feeling as if it is a lifetime away.
Lorraine Ashbourne After the Flood
Ashbourne co-starred in a British crime mystery thriller series “After the Flood” and took the role of Molly Marshall. When an unidentified man is discovered dead in an underground car park following a devastating flood, PC Joanna Marshall is assigned to uncover the truth behind his death.
Lorraine Ashbourne Alma’s Not Normal
Ashbourne starred in a British sitcom “Alma’s Not Normal” taking the role of Joan Nuthall. Joan is Lin’s mother and Alma’s grandmother. She took care of Alma during her childhood when Lin was unable to. As an adult, Alma frequently visits Joan. Alma visits her heroin-addicted mother, Lin, and persuades her grandmother, Joan, to reconnect with her after five years.
Lorraine Ashbourne Adult Life Skills
Lorraine starred in a 2016 British comedy film “Adult Life Skills” and took the role of Marion. Since her twin brother Billy passed away, Anna has been living in a rut, nearing 30 while isolating herself in her mother Marion’s garden shed. She spends time creating videos with her thumbs as the main characters, but she never shares them with anyone. A week before her birthday, her mother issues an ultimatum: Anna must move out of the shed, get a haircut, and stop dressing like a homeless teenager.
Lorraine Ashbourne Jane Eyre
Ashbourne starred in the 2006 television series “Jane Eyre” taking the role of Mrs. Fairfax. In this adaptation of Charlotte Brontë’s novel, Jane Eyre (played by Georgie Henley) grows up as a poor relative in the home of her aunt, Mrs. Reed. As she matures, Jane is employed by Mrs. Fairfax, the housekeeper of Thornfield Hall, to serve as a governess for young Adèle. The estate belongs to Mr. Rochester, who is pursuing a relationship with the lovely Blanche Ingram.
Lorraine Ashbourne Bridgerton
Ashbourne starred in an American historical romance television series “Bridgerton” and took the role of Mrs. Varley the Featheringtons’ housekeeper and Portia’s confidant. When Marina Thompson arrived at the Featherington estate to stay with the family for the social season, Mrs. Varley noticed a month later that Marina must be pregnant since she hadn’t had her period during her stay. Subsequently, Mrs. Varley was among the individuals Mrs. Wilson informed about Lord Berbrooke’s illegitimate son. She starred alongside other famous actors and actresses including:
- Simone Ashley
- Jonathan Bailey
- Adjoa Andoh
- Harriet Cains
- Bessie Carter
- Nicola Coughlan
- Kathryn Drysdale
- Ruth Gemmell
- Florence Hunt
- Martins Imhangbe
Lorraine Ashbourne Social Media Platforms
She is active on her social media accounts and often posts on her Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
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