Maxine Peake
Actor · Director · Producer · Writer
Born Jul 14, 1974 · Westhoughton, Lancashire, England, UK
Active 1987–present
Maxine Peake (born 14 July 1974) is an English stage, radio, film and television actress, playwright, producer, director and political activist, who made her name as Twinkle in Victoria Wood's sitcom Dinnerladies.
Filmography
I Swear (2025) — DottieBait (2026) — HelenWords of War (2025) — Anna PolitkovskayaLaundreams (2025)The Occupant of the Room (2025) — The Englishwoman (voice)The Theory of Everything (2014) — Elaine MasonBlack Mirror (2011) — BellaInside No. 9 (2014) — NadiaStar Wars: Visions (2021) — Kalina Kalfus (voice)Wendell & Wild (2022) — Irmgard Klaxon (voice)Shameless (2004) — Veronica FisherAll or Nothing (2002) — Party girlRed Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1980 (2009) — Helen MarshallSay Nothing (2024) — Older Dolours PriceLittle Dorrit (2008) — Miss WadePeterloo (2018) — NellieJonathan Creek (1997) — Marion CretissThe Hollow Crown (2012) — Doll TearsheetSilk (2011) — Martha Costello QCMandy (2020) — Susan BlowerThree Girls (2017) — Sara RowbothamClubbed (2008) — Angeladinnerladies (1998) — TwinkleThe Devil's Whore (2008) — Elizabeth Lilburne