Maxine Peake (born in 1974) is an acclaimed English actress from Westhoughton, near Bolton, Greater Manchester, England. She attended Westhoughton High School and later trained at RADA. She has appeared in a number of television and stage productions including Channel 4's "Shameless", Victoria Wood's "Dinnerladies" and Craig Cash's "Early Doors" as Janice. Wikipedia
After graduating from Salford University, Peake trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. Her first role out of drama school was in Victoria Wood's sitcom "Dinnerladies" (1998) which ran for two series. She made her professional stage debut www.imdb.com/name/nm0668845/
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