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Annabel Scholey is an English actress. She played Lauren Drake in the BBC supernatural drama Being Human (2009) and the leading role of 'Maddie' in the musical feature film Walking on Sunshine (2014). Scholey played Contessina DE Medici in the television series, Medici: Masters of Florence (2016) with Dustin Hoffman and Richard Madden. In 2021, she played the major recurring role of Claire Brown in Doctor Who: Flux.- Cara was born in Yorkshire in January 1990 and attended Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. Whilst there she won the part of Ivy in period drama 'Downton Abbey' and the school allowed her to finish her final year early in order to appear in the series. In 2012 she was a joint recipient of the Screen Actors' Guild award for the best ensemble cast in a television series, leaving the show in 2013. Since then she has made many television appearances, most notably in drama 'The Syndicate' and in romantic sitcom 'Together'.
- Carolyn Pickles was born on 8 February 1952 in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England, UK. She is an actress, known for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010), Tess (1979) and The Spy Who Dumped Me (2018).
- Claire Elizabeth Cooper (born 26 October 1980) is a British actress, best known for portraying Jacqui McQueen in Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, a character she played from 2006 to 2013.
Cooper co-owns clothing rental boutique The Closet in Liverpool with Hollyoaks co-stars Jennifer Metcalfe and Leah Hackett.
Cooper was a British champion gymnast for 10 years while attending Sandal Endowed Middle School. Cooper attended the Guildford School of Acting.
Cooper has appeared in various British television shows, including a two-part episode on Waking the Dead in 2004. She made appearances on Coronation Street and Waterloo Road in 2006.
Cooper made her on-screen debut in Hollyoaks in September 2006. In 2009 she played a character in the second series of Hollyoaks Later. In late 2010 she was in an hour-long spin-off episode called Hollyoaks: King of Hearts.
In 2016, Cooper played the part of Claire in the second series of In the Club. - Actress
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Olivia Scriven was born in Wakefield,Quebec,Canada and at a young age moved to London,Ontario, Canada, with her parents and her two younger brothers. In London, she attended a unique public elementary school for the arts, and participated in many song, dance, and theatre productions in the city. She is a talented singer and musician. At age 13 she decided that she wanted to pursue acting as a career.- Michael Cumpsty was born on 26 February 1960 in Wakefield, Yorkshire, England, UK. He is an actor, known for The Ice Storm (1997), Eat Pray Love (2010) and Severance (2022).
- Michelle Hardwick was born on 26 February 1976 in Wakefield, Yorkshire, England, UK. She is an actress, known for Emmerdale Farm (1972), The Royal (2003) and Heartbeat (1992). She has been married to Kate Brooks since 10 September 2019. They have two children. She was previously married to Rosie Nicholl.
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Helen Worth was born on 7 January 1951 in Ossett, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England, UK. She is an actress, known for Coronation Street (1960), Doctor Who (1963) and London Wall. She has been married to Trevor Dawson since 6 April 2013. She was previously married to Michael Angelis.- Bill was born in Wakefield, West Yorkshire to a coal miner father and a mill worker mother in 1960.
Aged 10 he was fortunate to be taught by Frances Cox, a very accomplished character actor, who taught him drama.
He won a scholarship to Queen Elizabeth Grammar School in 1974, one of the finest in the Country. Having completed A levels he attended St John's College, York
In 1982 on the cusp of booking his first BBC role he left the world of performance to join the Police Service. He was decorated by The Queen and honoured by Courts and Chief Constables.
After twenty fabulous years he was medically retired and went on to work on a number of high profile police related projects around the Country.
He returned to acting in 2014. Having completed work on a large number of independant productions his first break was a guest role in series one of SkyOnes Bulletproof quickly followed by Guest Star roles in a number of well known TV series.
His career has gone from strength to strength resulting in a series regular role in SCREW a Channel 4/STV 6 part drama.
In 2022 he was long listed for the BAFTA Breakthrough programme.
He is viewed as a valuable member of any cast who brings not only professionalism but fun in equal measure! - Andrew Burt was born on 23 May 1945 in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England, UK. He was an actor, known for The Legend of King Arthur (1979), Emmerdale Farm (1972) and Warship (1973). He died on 16 November 2018.
- Jean Fergusson was born on 30 December 1944 in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England, UK. She was an actress, known for Last of the Summer Wine (1973), Run for Your Wife (2012) and Coronation Street (1960). She died on 14 November 2019.
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Jane McDonald grew up in Wakefield, England, UK. Jane's father, Peter, was a miner, who doubled as a chimney-sweep. Jane's mother, Jean, and Jane's grandmother ran a boarding-house in Wakefield. Jane has a brother, Tony, and a sister, Janet. For 12 years, Jane sang in clubs throughout Northern England and on various cruise ships. In March 1995, she met her husband, Henrik Brixen, onboard the cruise ship, The Century. They married in May 1998. On 13 January 1998, British BBC1 began broadcasting the documentary series The Cruise - and Jane became an instant star. In July 1998, Jane released her first album, "Jane McDonald" (received platinum), in November 1999, she released the concert video: "Jane McDonald - In Concert" and, in June 2000, Jane released her second album, "Inspiration". Jane now has her own TV show: Star for a Night (1999). Jane is living proof that sometimes dreams really DO come true.- Olwen May is an English actress and theatre director, known for Happy Valley (2014), Whoops! (2013), and Inspector George Gently (2007). She played D.C. Joyce Malone in Coronation Street (1960) during the investigation of Frank Foster's alleged rape of Carla Connor. She has also directed several plays. She lives in West Yorkshire with her partner, Kevin Doyle.
- Janet Davies was born on 14 September 1927 in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England, UK. She was an actress, known for The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes (1971), Pride and Prejudice (1980) and Dad's Army (1968). She was married to Ian Gardiner. She died on 22 September 1986 in Bromley, Kent, England, UK.
- Ray Girardin was born on 23 January 1935 in Wakefield, Massachusetts, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for Number One with a Bullet (1987), Hollywood Man (1976) and Murder, She Wrote (1984). He was married to Marlene Ray. He died on 28 February 2019 in Amherst, Massachusetts, USA.
- John Hartley was born on 10 April 1944 in Wakefield, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Armchair Cinema (1973), Accident (1978) and The Guardians (1971). He died on 8 March 2002 in London, England, UK.
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Julia Lauren McDonough was born on 21 December 1999 in Wakefield, Massachusetts, USA. She is known for Challengers (2024), Hubie Halloween (2020) and Rebelle.- Graham Turner was born in 1951 in Wakefield, England, UK. He is an actor, known for If Only (2004), The Last Voyage of the Demeter (2023) and Theatre Night (1985).
- Annie Hulley was born on 23 October 1955 in Wakefield, Yorkshire, England, UK. She is an actress, known for Skins (2007), Doctors (2000) and Emmerdale Farm (1972).
- Born Ian Franz Anderson in Wakefield, Rhode Island, USA and raised in coastal Connecticut; as the youngest of three brothers (Christian, Damian and Ian) the arts were always a priority in their household.
Movies quickly became Ian's first love. He adored the escapism of cinema and knew he had to get involved in the visual arts, so he went off to study film, first at Keene State, then at Emerson College where he met his love Capucine, who was studying television.
After a whirlwind romance, they quickly married in NYC's Central Park in 1998 and moved to Los Angeles to pursue their entertainment careers. After a few years behind the scenes, working on shows like Party Of Five, All That, Scrubs, Sabrina The Teenage Witch.., Ian was given the opportunity to audition for a bit role on Sabrina - which he booked. Suddenly, Ian caught the acting bug, after having resisted the family business for so long (his brother Christian Anderson being an accomplished Broadway actor). There was something about screen acting that felt like the right fit.
Now two children (Elliot and Oliver), a stint living in Belgium, two life saving open-heart surgeries, over twenty-five years married and about forty credits later, Ian finally feels comfortable enough to say he's an actor. - Animation Department
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The Social Media Megastar and playboy Bunny started as an Actress ,who first came in to the public eye in 2009 Using a BBC 3 show as a platform for a spoof fictional character which spiraled from an assignment from her performing arts collage .
She then hit the headlines over and over again in 2010 after her Talent show Stint where again she created massive world media coverage and publicity stunts using "The shock factor " , where she went through to boot camp .
After Chloe became a fashion and modern day pin up model she then moved to Los Angeles and became a Playboy Model , cover model and Playmate of the Month .
Chloe has hit headlines over and over again for her Rags to Riches story as well as grabbing many headlines from her Lavish and successful lifestyle .
She went on to film other Uk shows . Some listed are Celebrity Big Brother , GMTV this morning Celebrity Sexpod Celebrity come dine with me Celebrity 100% hotter
Chloe has now announced she has finished with Television . The British playmate resides in Dubai with her husband where she runs her real estate and yacht charter business from . She is a well known fashion and media model in the UAE .
She has also gained great notoriety on Instagram where she documents her life while Promoting and marketing various companies she works with .- Director
- Actor
- Writer
Coz Greenop was born on 13 October 1986 in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England, UK. He is a director and actor, known for Dark Beacon (2017), House Red (2022) and Sweet Street (2020).- Writer
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- Producer
Israel Horovitz was the author of more than 50 produced plays, of which several have been translated and performed in as many as 30 languages, worldwide. He is among the most-produced American playwrights in French theatre history. Among Horovitz's best-known works are Line (now in its 25th year, off- Broadway, at the 13th St Repertory Theatre), The Indian Wants The Bronx (which introduced Al Pacino), Rats, It's Called The Sugar Plum (which introduced Marsha Mason and Jill Clayburgh), Morning, The Primary English Class (which starred Diane Keaton in its original NYC run, and was revived in NYC, this past September), The Wakefield Plays (a 7-play cycle, including Hopscotch, The 75th, Stage Directions, Spared, Alfred the Great, Our Father's Failing, and Alfred Dies), The Good Parts, Mackerel, and his "Growing Up Jewish" trilogy, Today, I Am A Fountain Pen, A Rosen By Any Other Name, and The Chopin Playoffs (a triumph off-Broadway, the entire trilogy was revived, at Fountain Theatre, Los Angeles). His plays have introduced Al Pacino, John Cazale, Richard Dreyfuss and Jill Clayburgh.
Other well-known Horovitz work includes his cycle of Massachusetts-based plays, including Park Your Car In Harvard Yard (which starred Jason Robards and Judith Ivey on Broadway), North Shore Fish, Henry Lumper, Sunday Runners In The Rain, Strong-Man's Weak Child, The Widow's Blind Date, Year Of The Duck, Fighting Over Beverley, Unexpected Tenderness, Barking Sharks, Captains and Courage, a stage adaptation of Kipling's Captains Courageous; and recent plays that have had their world premieres at Gloucester Stage: My Old Lady, and Lebensraum, which re-opened for a critically-acclaimed off-Broadway run in NYC in October, 1997; and premiered in London, April, 1998; One Under; and Stations of the Cross, which had its world premiere this past August, with Horovitz playing the lead role. NYC also saw Israel Horovitz Times Two: Free Gift and The Former One-On-One Basketball Champion, at the Kraine Theatre.
Horovitz's screenplays include The Strawberry Statement, AuthorAuthor!, A Man In Love (written with Diane Kurys), Believe In Me, and, recently, screenplays for film-adaptations of his stage-plays Strong-Man's Weak Child, North Shore Fish (filmed for Showtime Network), The Widow's Blind Date, Fighting Over Beverley (which Horovitz will direct), and, most recently, The Taste of Sunshine, co-authored with famed Hungarian director Istvan Szabo, filmed in Budapest, starring Ralph Fiennes. Horovitz wrote 300 Boys for HAL/Miramax Film, London; and another stage-play, set in the boxing world, Fast Hands. As an actor, Horovitz recently starred in several films, Dead Letters Don't Die, Trifecta, HBO's Subway Stories, Corps Plongés, and, most recently, played the lead role in The First Seven Years, based on a Brnard Malamud short story. Horovitz wrote Phone Tag for BBC Radio 4, and has starred in several BBC productions of his other radio plays, including The Chips Are Down, Fighting Over Beverley, and Stations of the Cross.
He won numerous writing awards, including the OBIE (twice), the EMMY, the Prix de Plaisir du Théâtre, The Prix du Jury of the Cannes Film Festival, The Prix Italia (for radio plays), The Christopher Award, The Drama Desk Award, an Award in Literature of the American Academy of Arts and Letters, The Elliot Norton Prize, a Lifetime Achievement Award from B'Nai Brith, The 1996 Literature Prize of Washington College, an honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters from Salem (Massachusetts) State College, and many others. Horovitz was founder and Artistic Director of Gloucester Stage Company, and of the New York Playwrights Lab.
Israel was born in Wakefield, Mass, the son of Hazel Rose (Solberg) and Julius Charles Horovitz. He was married to Gillian Adams, British National marathon champion; and was the father of film producer/actress Rachael Horovitz, novelist/actor Matthew Horovitz, Beastie Boys star/actor Adam Horovitz, and twins, Hannah and Oliver Horovitz. The Horovitz family divided its time among homes in NYC's Greenwich Village, London's Dulwich Village, and the seaport city of Gloucester, Mass. Horovitz visited France, frequently, where he often directed French-language productions of his plays.- Kaya Moore was born in March 1995 in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Better (2023), Love, Lies and Records (2017) and Waterloo Road (2006).
- Bobby Hirston was born in Pontefract, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England, UK. He is known for The Inbetweeners (2011), Drifters (2013) and Bank of Dave (2023).
- Helen Dickson was born on 20 July 1885 in Wakefield, Massachusetts, USA. She was an actress, known for Honolulu Lu (1941), I Love Lucy (1951) and Mr. Wright Goes Wrong (1946). She was married to Lawrence A. Williams. She died on 17 November 1983 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
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Marcus Wilson was born in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England, UK. Marcus is a producer and assistant director, known for Luther (2010), Doctor Who (2005) and Life on Mars (2006). Marcus has been married to Helen McIlveen since 21 June 2003.- Additional Crew
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Malia Scotch Marmo was born on 4 May 1957 in Wakefield, Massachusetts, USA. She is a writer, known for Hook (1991), The School for Good and Evil (2022) and Sleepaway Camp (1983).- Harry Beety was born on 27 December 1920 in Wakefield, Yorkshire, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Holly (1972), Big Deal (1984) and The Expert (1968). He died in 2001 in Harrogate, Yorkshire, England, UK.
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- Actor
- Writer
Norman Korpi was born in 1967 in Wakefield, Michigan, USA. He is a director and actor, known for A Stand for Damaged Fame (2021), You Are Always Right Here and The Wedding Video (2003).- Writer
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Ramsay Gilderdale was born on 5 August 1962 in Wakefield, Yorkshire, England, UK. He is a writer and actor, known for Maid Marian and Her Merry Men (1989), Barbara (1995) and Rumpole of the Bailey (1978).- Sarah Whitley was born in Wakefield, Yorkshire, England. She was the mother-in-law of cinematic pioneer Louis Aimé Augustin Le Prince and was filmed by him in Roundhay Garden Scene (1888), 10 days before her death, which help to substantiate Roundhay Garden Scene as the oldest surviving film in existence. She is the earliest-born woman known to have appeared in a film, and was also the first known person who had appeared in a film to die.
- Writer
- Actor
David Mercer was born on 27 June 1928 in Wakefield, Yorkshire, England, UK. He was a writer and actor, known for Morgan! (1966), The Wednesday Play (1964) and Providence (1977). He died on 8 August 1980 in Haifa, Israel.- Johnny Longden was born on 14 February 1907 in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England, UK. He was an actor, known for The Winner's Circle (1948), I Love Lucy (1951) and Greatest Sports Legends (1972). He was married to Lois Kathleen Longden, Hazel Longden and Helen McDonald. He died on 14 February 2003 in Banning, California, USA.
- Joseph Whitley was born on 17 October 1816 in Wakefield, Yorkshire, England, UK. He was married to Sarah Whitley. He died on 12 January 1891 in New York City, New York, USA.
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Mark Hall was born on 17 May 1936 in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England, UK. He was a producer and writer, known for Danger Mouse (1981), The Wind in the Willows (1984) and The Wind in the Willows (1983). He was married to Margaret Routledge. He died on 17 November 2011 in Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, UK.- Actor
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Bill Carlisle was born on 19 December 1908 in Wakefield, Kentucky, USA. He was an actor, known for The Marty Stuart Show (2008), The Gold Guitar (1966) and The Tennessee Ernie Ford Show (1956). He died on 17 March 2003 in Nashville, Tennessee, USA.- Music Department
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Noel Gay was born on 15 July 1898 in Wakefield, England, UK. He was a composer and writer, known for Great West End Theatres (2012), Get Out (2017) and Matchstick Men (2003). He died on 4 March 1954 in London, England, UK.- Holly started professional acting at the tender age of 11. After writing to Helen Gregory (the producer of Byker Grove) without her parent's knowledge she was then asked to audition and although she was too young for the original part she auditioned for, the producers liked her and wrote in the part of Emma Miller.
Her character Emma was in the show for 7 long years where she had many exciting storylines and worked with many established actors and directors.
Her character eventually left the show to seek fame and fortune as a singer in London. In real life, like life imitating art Holly had also been in talks with top London record producers and had signed a recording contract with Sony UK.
Holly's single 'Little Miss Perfect' which was released under the name Summer Matthews reached number 28 in the UK charts and number one on the Chart show. The video was played constantly on the music channels MTV, The box, Flaunt and TMF.
During her promotional tour for the single Holly raised her profile appearing on shows such as Top of the Pops, MTV, TRL, Nickelodeon , cbeebies, CBBC, Trouble, Blue Peter (1958), Lorraine Kelly's show and the The Saturday Show. She also appeared in huge UK magazines TOTPS, Hello, J17, Shout, Sugar, More, Hot stars, Elle Girl and newspapers the Daily Star and the Daily Mail.
After her single release Holly was eager to get back to her acting roots and was awarded a place at the critically acclaimed London drama school, East 15 where she refined her skills and learnt more about her craft.
Holly was then offered the high profile role of Leigh-Ann Galloway, the school bully on the BBC's prime time, award winning TV drama Waterloo Road where she starred with great British actors such as Denise Welch, Angela Griffin, Jason Merrells and Jamie Glover.
After her role as Leigh-Anne, Holly continued to get roles in the UK's top TV programmes, The Bill (1984), Doctors (2000) and Criminal Justice (2008).
She appeared in pantomime for several years and played the part of Juliet in a theatre tour of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.
She is also a presenter on BBC radio 7. - Ash Matthews was born on 13 September 1994 in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England, UK. He is an actor, known for The ABC Murders (2018), The Knife That Killed Me (2014) and The Alienist (2018).
- Marcus Edwin-Jones was born on 11 April 1995 in Wakefield, England, UK.
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Peter Boyes was born on 5 September 1936 in Wakefield, Yorkshire, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse (2015), The Jazz Age (1968) and Moonstrike (1963). He was married to Sally Bazely. He died on 29 February 1992 in Hampstead, London, England, UK.- Composer
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Anthony Isaac was born in January 1941 in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England, UK. He was a composer, known for The Onedin Line (1971), The Omega Factor (1979) and Survivors (1975). He was married to April Walker. He died in 1985 in Market Overton, Rutland, England, UK.- Born in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, UK - to parents Janette and Brian Crookes. Tony has 3 brothers; Jason being the eldest and John and Ben, the two younger ones. Tony is engaged to Actress Leanne Sims, Which they first met Filming. He is also father to Rhys, Caitlin and Isabelle.
From an early age Tony was interested in film and TV; studying media and drama at school but not taking it any further until 2011 when he appeared in his first film, 'Diamond Jack', taking on the role of a future cop. This was followed by a more promising role as an office boss in the feature film 'New Beginnings'. In 2012 he starred in the successful zombie feature film 'The Eschatrilogy' which went on to win an award for the best zombie film of the year. Tony worked on the film 'The Wraith' with Terri Dwyer ('Hollyoaks' and 'Loose Women') in which he played a tramp. In Year 2013 he starred in Green Street 3 Underground playing a Football Hooligan, He played aside Hollywood Actor Scott Adkins (The Expendables 2)and other top Actors/Actress. This Year (2014) He Filmed "walking on sunshine" with Leona Lewis which is due to come out in the cinema's.
He has Just finished the TV Series Crimes that shook Britain and Also starred in Crimes that shook Austria
In addition he has starred in TV adverts; one for the UK market playing a shopper in 'Holland and Barrett' and one to be released internationally in which he played a customer for Genting Casino, he Also did the Big Advert Viva Ad for Manchester United .
Tony began training in martial arts when he was 10 and was taught by Master Shabir Akhtar, a well known figure within the martial arts circle. Shabir Akhtar was the first person in the country to have won both the ITF and WTF heavy weight titles. Tony's parents opened a Martial Arts school in his home town of Ossett in 1995 and Tony soon took up teaching within the family business. He achieved his black belt at the age of 14 and still works as a martial arts instructor now.
He loves being an inspiration to his students as well as training and learning a range of Martial Arts and Weapons. He took his 3rd Dan in Tae Kwon Do in 2013. - Brian Conroy was born on 17 October 1996 in Wakefield, Massachusetts, USA. He is an actor, known for FETCH! with Ruff Ruffman (2006).
- Ian McNaught-Davis was born on 30 August 1929 in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England, UK. He was married to Loreto Herman and Mary Alderman. He died on 10 February 2014 in the UK.
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David P Gelles is an Emmy-award winning producer for NBC's Today show.
Gelles is the show's main producer for political content covering national politics, foreign affairs and breaking news events.
Gelles is an expert in presidential interviews, including six with President Barack Obama and three with President George W. Bush while in office.
Since joining the Today Show in 2003, Gelles has covered major breaking news events including the Virginia Tech shootings, the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and the death of Pope John Paul II. During the 2008 campaign he produced interviews with all the major presidential candidates, and produced live coverage in the field with NBC correspondents David Gregory and Andrea Mitchell.
From 2001 to 2003, Gelles worked as an associate producer for MSNBC. He began his career in television as an NBC page.
Gelles graduated cum laude from Tufts University with a B.A. in political science in 1999. He lives in New York with his wife Danna.- Actress
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Jayne Sharp was born in 1977 in Wakefield, Yorkshire, England, UK. She is an actress, known for Pull (2022), Big Bad World (1999) and Family Affairs (1997). She was previously married to Dave Vitty.- Martin Allen was born in 1950 in Wakefield, Yorkshire England, UK. He is a writer, known for Coronation Street (1960), Resurrected (1989) and Bad Girls (1999).
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Michael Dooley was born on 27 June 1967 in Wakefield, Michigan, USA. He is known for Home & Family (2012), Living Luminaries: On the Serious Business of Happiness (2007) and GSN Live (2008).