Maxine Peake

Maxine Peake, born 14 July 1974, is a prominent English actress and narrator revered for her diverse roles. These include playing Twinkle in 'dinnerladies' (1998-2000), Veronica Ball in 'Shameless' (2004-2007), Martha Costello in 'Silk' (2011-2014), and Grace Middleton in 'The Village' (2013-2014). She gained critical acclaim playing Myra Hindley in the historical drama 'See No Evil: The Moors Murders'. The year 2017 saw her starring in the popular 'Black Mirror' episode 'Metalhead'. Overcoming many professional challenges, she secured a place at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art at 21, grabbing the Patricia Rothermere Scholarship.

Her career has been marked by numerous appearances in television and stage productions. Her performances in 'Victoria Wood's dinnerladies', 'Channel 4's Shameless', and BBC's 'Silk' and 'The Village' are particularly notable. During her career, she has also ventured into writing and directing, with 'Beryl: A Love Story On Two Wheels' as an apt example. Peake's rich contribution to cinema is exemplified by her roles in critically acclaimed films like 'Peterloo' and 'Funny Cow'. Her personal life is marked by her relationship with art director Pawlo Wintoniuk and her active endorsement of Jeremy Corbyn's political campaign.