Anna Friel
Known for
An English actress from Lancashire who rose to fame young on British television. She became a household name as Beth Jordache in the soap 'Brookside' (1982), then moved into film and international work, appearing in 'Limitless' (2011) and 'Land of the Lost' (2009). On television she led the American fantasy series 'Pushing Daisies' (2007) and the crime drama 'Marcella' (2016), winning an International Emmy. A versatile, charismatic English actress at home in comedy, thriller and drama alike.
Anna Friel
38 Movies
21 Series
An English actress from Lancashire who rose to fame young on British television. She became a household name as Beth Jordache in the soap 'Brookside' (1982), then moved into film and international work, appearing in 'Limitless' (2011) and 'Land of the Lost' (2009). On television she led the American fantasy series 'Pushing Daisies' (2007) and the crime drama 'Marcella' (2016), winning an International Emmy. A versatile, charismatic English actress at home in comedy, thriller and drama alike.
Movies
Plays Melissa
Limitless
2011
Plays Holly
Land of the Lost
2009
Plays Lady Claire
Timeline
2003
Plays Roz Harmison
Goal!
2005
Plays Hermia
A Midsummer Night's Dream
1999
Plays Mary
Books of Blood
2020
Plays Sally Rafter
My Sister's Bones
2026
Plays Erzsébet Báthory
Bathory: Countess of Blood
2008
Plays Nurse Nicky Mackenzie
Locked In
2023
Plays Briony Mitchel
London Boulevard
2010
Plays Roz Harmison
Goal II: Living the Dream
2007
Plays Iris
You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger
2010
Plays Sarah
Good People
2014
Plays Rose Regan
I.T.
2016
Plays Jean Raymond
The Look of Love
2013
Plays Grace Gordon
Charming the Hearts of Men
2021
Plays Lisa Leeson
Rogue Trader
1999
Plays Tammy Franklin
Sunset Strip
2000
Plays Maggie
The Cleanse
2018
Plays Bronagh
An Everlasting Piece
2000
Plays Bev Merridew
Tomato Red
2017
Plays Maureen Duffy
Irish Jam
2006
Plays Marina
Me Without You
2001
Plays Prue (Prudence)
The Land Girls
1998
Plays Maddy
Mad Cows
1999
Plays Lizzie
The Tribe
1998
Plays Joanne Tait
Sulphur & White
2020
Plays Flora Gilchrist
St. Ives
1998
Plays Anna
Having You
2013
Plays Claire Ryan
Watermelon
2003
Plays Lily
The War Bride
2001
Plays Denise
Niagara Motel
2006
Plays Bodney (voice)
Last Rumba in Rochdale
2002
TV Shows
Plays Marcella Backland
Marcella
2016
Plays Charlotte 'Chuck' Charles
Pushing Daisies
2007
Plays Erica Myles
The Girlfriend Experience
2016
Plays Odelle Ballard
American Odyssey
2015
Plays Nicolette 'Nicky' Roman
Monarch
2022
Plays Megan Delaney
The Jury
2004
Plays Detective Sharon Pici
The Box
2021
Plays Susan Nelson
G.B.H.
1991
Plays Lisa Kallisto
Deep Water
2019
Plays Dr Gloria Wall
The F Ward
2026
Plays Julie Smith
The Saboteurs
2015
Plays Christina Fitzsimmons
Broken
2017
Plays Dee
The Street
2006
Plays Bella Harmon / Bella Wilfer
Our Mutual Friend
1998
Plays Paula Radnor
Public Enemies
2012
Plays Ellie Manning
Without You
2011
Plays Vicky Duffy
Butterfly
2018
Plays Captain Elizabeth Bonny
Neverland
2011
Plays Sioned
Cadfael
1994
Plays Angelica / Leah
Tales from the Crypt
1989
Plays Jenny
Playhouse Presents
2012
Latest Trailers
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My Sister's Bones
Full Filmography
The F Ward
Dr Gloria Wall · 6 episodes
2026–
TV
My Sister's Bones
Sally Rafter
2026
Film
Locked In
Nurse Nicky Mackenzie
2023
Film
Monarch
Nicolette 'Nicky' Roman · 11 episodes
2022–
TV
The Box
Detective Sharon Pici · 7 episodes
2021–
TV
Charming the Hearts of Men
Grace Gordon
2021
Film
Books of Blood
Mary
2020
Film
Sulphur & White
Joanne Tait
2020
Film
Deep Water
Lisa Kallisto · 6 episodes
2019–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Anna Friel and where are they from?
Anna Friel is 50 years old, born on July 12, 1976 in Rochdale, Lancashire, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Anna Friel?
Anna Friel is best known for roles in Limitless, Land of the Lost, Goal!.
How many movies has Anna Friel been in?
Over a 31-year career (since 1995), Anna Friel has appeared in 38 movies and 20 TV shows.
What was Anna Friel's first movie?
The career of Anna Friel began with Three Kisses and a Funeral (1995).
What is Anna Friel's most recent movie or series?
Anna Friel's most recent release is The F Ward, which premiered on July 17, 2026.
What TV shows has Anna Friel appeared in?
On television, Anna Friel has appeared in Tales from the Crypt, Pushing Daisies, The Girlfriend Experience, Marcella.
Anna Friel
1976-07-12 · Rochdale, Lancashire, England, UK
Anna Louise Friel (born 12 July 1976) is an English actress. She rose to fame in the UK as Beth Jordache on the Channel 4 soap Brookside (1993–1995), later coming to wider prominence through her role as Charlotte "Chuck" Charles on Pushing Daisies (2007–2009), for which she received a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Comedy Series.