Maxine Peake

Biography

Maxine Peake is a versatile English actress known for her roles in various TV series and stage productions, including Twinkle in the sitcom Dinnerladies and Veronica Ball in the comedy drama Shameless. She has also played Martha Costello in the BBC legal drama Silk and Grace Middleton in The Village. A Royal Exchange production of Hamlet showcased her acting prowess, while a critically acclaimed dramatisation of the Moors murders further solidified her reputation as an accomplished actress.