Biography
Sarah-Jane Abigail Lancashire is an English actress. Known for her work in television and theatre, she has received numerous accolades over a career spanning four decades, including three British Academy Television Awards and a nomination for an Olivier Award. She was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2017 Birthday Honours for services to drama and was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2025 New Year Honours.
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Awards & recognition
- British Academy Television Award — Best Actress · 2024
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire · 2024
- British Academy Television Award — Best Actress · 2017
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire · 2017
- Golden Nymph — Outstanding Actress in a Drama TV Series · 2015
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- British Academy Television Award — Best Actress · 2015 · nominated
Filmography28 titles
Edwardian Britain in Colour
Lark Rise to Candleford
Skins
Happy Valley
Inspector George Gently
Where the Heart Is
Alan Bennett's Talking Heads
Doctor Who
Julia
The Paradise
Last Tango in Halifax
Wuthering Heights
Black Doves
Murder Most Horrid
MotherFatherSon
The Bill
Yesterday
When Did You Last See Your Father?
Oliver Twist
Rose and Maloney
Everybody's Talking About Jamie
The Accident
The Dresser
The First Film
National Treasure: Kiri
Coronation Street
Dad's Army
Christmas at St Paul's