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STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
2012
Yelena

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1999
Alice


Movies

St. Ives
[ 1998 ] Flora Gilchrist
The Stringer
[ 1998 ] Helen
The Tribe
[ 1998 ] Lizzie
The Land Girls
[ 1998 ] Prue Prudence
A Midsummer Night's Dream
[ 1999 ] Hermia
Rogue Trader
[ 1999 ] Lisa Leeson
Mad Cows
[ 1999 ] Maddy
An Everlasting Piece
[ 2000 ] Bronagh
Sunset Strip
[ 2000 ] Tammy Franklin
War Bride
[ 2001 ] Lily
Me Without You
[ 2001 ] Marina
Timeline
[ 2003 ] Lady Claire
Niagara Motel
[ 2005 ] Denise
Goal! The Dream Begins
[ 2005 ] Roz Harmison
Irish Jam
[ 2006 ] Maureen Duffy
Goal II: Living the Dream
[ 2007 ] Roz Harmison
Bathory: Countess of Blood
[ 2008 ] Erzsébet Báthory
Land of the Lost
[ 2009 ] Holly Cantrell
London Boulevard
[ 2010 ] Briony
You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger
[ 2010 ] Iris
Limitless
[ 2011 ] Melissa
Having You
[ 2013 ] Anna
The Look of Love
[ 2013 ] Jean Raymond
Margery Booth: The Spy in the Eagle's Nest
[ 2014 ] Margery Booth
Good People
[ 2014 ] Sarah
I Am Urban
[ 2015 ] Greta
The Cleanse
[ 2016 ] Maggie
I.T.
[ 2016 ] Rose Regan
Tomato Red: Blood Money
[ 2017 ] Bev Merridew
Sulphur and White
[ 2020 ] Joanne Tait
Books of Blood
[ 2020 ] Mary
Charming the Hearts of Men
[ 2021 ] Grace Gordon

TV Shows

Brookside
Beth Jordache
Marcella
Marcella Backland, Keira May Devlin
Pushing Daisies
Charlotte 'Chuck' Charles

Awards and Nominations

Helen Hayes Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production

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Theatre World Awards - 1999 - Performance

Anna Friel, Closer


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Theatre World Awards - 1999 - Performance

Anna Friel, Closer

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Photos: See James Norton, Ivo van Hove, Luke Thompson & More at A LITTLE LIFE's Gala Night

Check out photos from A Little Life's Gala Night at the Harold Pinter Theatre!
BACK TO THE FUTURE North American Tour to Launch Summer 2024

The 2022 Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical, BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical will launch a North American Tour in the summer of 2024. See tour stops, and learn how to purchase tickets!
MONARCH Premiere Reaches More Than 10 Million Viewers During First Week

Launching as 2022’s #1 scripted debut, the series premiere of FOX’s all-new drama MONARCH has reached more than 10 million viewers across four linear telecasts (Sunday, Sept. 11; Monday, the 19th; and Wednesday, Sept. 14th) and digital platforms, with a total view time surpassing 500 million minutes.
Interview: Kevin Cahoon Talks MONARCH Country Music Series on FOX

Known for his work in musicals like Hedwig and the Angry Inch and The Lion King, Kevin Cahoon is taking his talents to the small screen as Earl Clark in Monarch on FOX. BroadwayWorld caught up with Cahoon to discuss his character, working with Susan Sarandon and Faith Prince on the new series, what to expect from the series, and more.
Shania Twain, Tanya Tucker & More Join MONARCH Series on FOX

Grammy Award winner Shania Twain, multi-Grammy Award nominee Martina McBride, Grammy Award winners Little Big Town and Grammy Award winner Tanya Tucker are set to guest-star throughout the first season of Monarch. The cast also includes Susan Sarandon, Trace Adkins, Anna Friel, Faith Prince, Kevin Cahoon, and more.
ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC HONORS to Make Its FOX Debut

The all-star event, dubbed “Country Music industry’s favorite night,” will recognize several special honorees, including ACM Triple Crown Award recipient Miranda Lambert, ACM Spirit Award recipient Chris Stapleton, ACM Poet’s Award recipient Shania Twain, ACM Milestone Award recipient Morgan Wallen and ACM Film Award recipient “Yellowstone.” 
FOX Announces Fall Premiere Dates for the 2022-23 Season

Series to premiere in the 2022-2023 season include MONARCH, 9-1-1: LONE STAR, ACCUSED, ALERT, KRAPOPOLIS, GRIMSBURG, HOUSEBROKEN, FANTASY ISLAND, GORDON RAMSAY’S FOOD STARS, NEXT LEVEL CHEF, MASTERCHEF, BEAT SHAZAM, CRIME SCENE KITCHEN and DON’T FORGET THE LYRICS!
FOX Announces 2022-23 Program Slate

Returning FOX series include 9-1-1: LONE STAR (Season Four) and THE CLEANING LADY (Season Two); comedies CALL ME KAT (Season Three) and WELCOME TO FLATCH (Season Two); THE SIMPSONS (Season 34), FAMILY GUY (Season 20), BOB’S BURGERS (Season 13), THE GREAT NORTH (Season Three) and HOUSEBROKEN (Season Two); and THE MASKED SINGER (Season Eight).
FOX & Zealot Interactive Form Technology Partnership for MONARCH Country Music Series

The multi-generational musical drama Monarch stars Academy Award winner Susan Sarandon (“Thelma & Louise,” “Dead Man Walking,” “Feud”), multi-Platinum country music star and three-time Academy of Country Music Award winner Trace Adkins and Golden Globe winner Anna Friel (“Pushing Daisies,” “Books of Blood,” “The Girlfriend Experience”).
VIDEO: First Look at Fox's MONARCH Country Music Series

The series follows America's first family of country music. Academy Award Winner Susan Sarandon, Golden Globe nominee Anna Friel, Grammy Award nominee Trace Adkins, Josh Sasse, Beth Ditto, Meagan Holder, Inigo Pascual, Martha Higareda and Emma Milani star. Tony Award Winner Faith Prince is featured in a recurring role. Watch the new preview now!
Trace Adkins Shares Debut Single From MONARCH Series

MONARCH is a Texas-sized, multi-generational musical drama about America’s first family of country music. The series stars Susan Sarandon, Anna Friel, Trace Adkins, Faith Prince, Callum Kerr, Beth Ditto, Josh Sasse, and Inigo Pascual. Listen to the new single and watch the extended trailer for the series now!
VIDEO: Watch Susan Sarandon, Faith Prince & More in the Trailer for MONARCH on FOX

Academy Award Winner Susan Sarandon, Golden Globe nominee Anna Friel, Grammy Award nominee Trace Adkins, Josh Sasse, Beth Ditto, Meagan Holder, Inigo Pascual, Martha Higareda and Emma Milani lead the cast of the new country music drama. Tony Award Winner Faith Prince, Adam Croasdell and Eva Amurri are featured in recurring roles.
Faith Prince Joins FOX'S New Musical Drama MONARCH

In Monarch, reigning King of Country Music Albie Roman (Adkins), along with his insanely talented, but tough as nails wife, Queen of Country Music Dottie Cantrell Roman (Sarandon), have created a country music dynasty. But even though the Roman name is synonymous with authenticity, the very foundation of their success is a lie.
Country Music Star Trace Adkins Joins FOX's MONARCH

Adkins joins the previously announced Susan Sarandon and Anna Friel. Monarch is a Texas-sized, multi-generational musical drama about America’s first family of country music.
Susan Sarandon and Anna Friel Cast in Fox's MONARCH

Monarch is a Texas-sized, multi-generational musical drama about America’s first family of country music. Sarandon will portray 'Queen of Country Music' Dottie Cantrell Roman and Friel will play the heir to her crown, who is on her own quest to stardom.
Kelsey Grammer Stars in CHARMING THE HEARTS OF MEN In Theaters & On Demand August 13th

Jill Marie Jones, Tina Ilev, Courtney Gaines, Starletta DePois, Pauline Dyer, Curtis Hamilton, Henry Saners, Justice Leak, Tom Shanley round out the cast.
Kelsey Grammer, Anna Friel, Sean Astin Star in CHARMING THE HEARTS OF MEN

Jill Marie Jones, Tina Ilev, Courtney Gaines, Starletta DePois, Pauline Dyer, Curtis Hamilton, Henry Saners, Justice Leak, Tom Shanley round out the cast.
Pulse Films to Adapt Best Selling Author Karen Hamilton's Thriller 'The Perfect Girlfriend'

The Perfect Girlfriend has been lauded as an addictive and compelling story full of wicked and unpredictable twists and turns.
Anna Friel Will Lead Anthology Series THE BOX

Adi Hasak, the creator of the hit NBC series Shades of Blue and the award winning Eyewitness, is back with another straight-to-series show.
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for BOOKS OF BLOOD on Hulu

Based on Clive Barker's acclaimed and influential horror anthology BOOKS OF BLOOD, this feature takes audiences on a journey into uncharted and forbidden territory through three uncanny tales tangled in space and time.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Anna Friel been in?

Anna Friel has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Anna Friel been in?

Anna Friel has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Anna Friel's first West End show?

Anna Friel's first West End show was Uncle Vanya which opened in 2012

What awards has Anna Friel been nominated for?

Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Lulu , Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Closer and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Closer.

What awards has Anna Friel won?

Anna Friel has won the Theatre World Award for Performance for her role in Closer. Additionally, she has received another Theatre World Award for Performance for her role in Closer.

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