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Tracie Bennett

Acting

Born June 17, 1961 · Leigh, Lancashire, England, UK

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Biography

Tracie Bennett is an English singer and stage and television actress. She trained at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts in Clapham, London. She played the role of Sharon Gaskell in Coronation Street from 1982 to 1984, returning to the role in 1999 and again in 2021.

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Awards & recognition

  • Drama Desk Award — Outstanding Actress in a Play · 2012
  • Theatre World Award · 2012
  • Laurence Olivier Award — Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical · 2008
  • Laurence Olivier Award — Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical · 1995
  • Drama Desk Award — Outstanding Actress in a Play · 2012 · nominated
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  • Tony Award — Best Actress in a Play · 2012 · nominated
  • Laurence Olivier Award — Best Actress · 2011 · nominated
  • Laurence Olivier Award — Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical · 2008 · nominated
  • Laurence Olivier Award — Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical · 2004 · nominated
  • Laurence Olivier Award — Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical · 1995 · nominated

Filmography21 titles

Ruthless! The Musical

2019as Lita Encore

The Royal

2003as Sylvia

Where the Heart Is

1997as Julie Sprake

Ballerina

2025as Muriel

Scott & Bailey

2011as Sharon Bailey

New Tricks

2004as Angela Gold

Heartbeat

1992as Lieutenant Craig

Northern Lights

2006as Maureen

Vincent

2005as Deborah Finnigan

Murder Investigation Team

2003as Celia Seagrove

The Bill

1984as Lisa Brooks

The Ruth Rendell Mysteries

1987as Marilyn Thompson

The Bay

2019as Margaret Foley

The Ambassador

1998as Annette

Dalziel and Pascoe

1996as Grace Beck

Changing Ends

2023as Debs

Shirley Valentine

1989as Millandra

Casualty

1986as Linda Riley

Boon

1986as Patsy

Coronation Street

1960as Sharon Bentley

The Extinction of Fireflies

2021