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Maxine Peake

British actress

United Kingdom · b. 1974

Maxine Peake, 36, was born and brought up in Bolton. She studied performing arts at Salford Tech and was awarded a scholarship to Rada. In 1998 she was cast in Victoria Wood's TV sitcom Dinnerladies, and went on to play Veronica in Shameless and Myra Hindley in See No Evil. Most recently she played the lead in BBC1's legal drama Silk. Her stage credits include The Cherry Orchard at the National Theatre and Miss Julie at the Theatre Royal Haymarket. She is currently in Loyalty at Hampstead Theatre until 13 August. She lives in Salford.

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Question When were you happiest? Time & hindsight read 575 other answers →

The mid- to late 80s, summers spent at Park End Farm in Atherton – ankle deep in horse manure and soaking wet from falls from badly constructed rope swings across streams.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 July 2011 source ↗

Question Which living person do you most admire, and why? Values & belief read 400 other answers →

My grandad for having the courage always to be himself.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 July 2011 source ↗

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