Pauline Fleming, a renowned English actress, was born in 1960 in the Sefton Park area of Liverpool, Lancashire. She began her journey in the world of drama by training at the esteemed Elliot Clarke School of Dance and Drama. Upon completing her training, Fleming's theatre appearances included notable productions such as Alan Ayckbourne's Chorus of Disapproval for Theatr Clwyd. She showcased her versatility by playing dual roles as Maria and Antonio in Kaboodles Production of Twelfth Night, which premiered at the Liverpool Everyman before embarking on an international tour. Additionally, Fleming spent many years touring Children's Theatre productions throughout the UK, Ireland, and Europe.
In pursuit of further education, Fleming went on to read English at Liverpool University. Interestingly, her motivation for studying English was a fear of Shakespeare, which she eventually overcame. Today, she regularly co-tutors on various workshops for Liverpool University, sharing her expertise with others.
Fleming's television credits are equally impressive, featuring appearances in popular shows such as Heartbeat, Doctors, and BBC's Nice Guy Eddie alongside Ricky Tomlinson. However, she is perhaps most well-known for her roles as Val Walker in Channel 4's Mersey soap opera Brookside and Penny King in ITV's longest-running soap opera Coronation Street, a position she held from 2003 to 2006.
In addition to her television work, Fleming has also made a name for herself on the stage. She completed a run in 'The Vagina Monologues' and went on to tour, playing the role of Sarah in 'The Naked Truth'. When not working on her various projects, Fleming can be found living in Liverpool with her two cats, two dogs, and daughter Cornelia.
Fleming is also a dedicated philanthropist, with a strong commitment to charitable causes. She has worked extensively with Pets As Therapy and recently lent her support and attended the re-launch of Birkenhead Royal British Legion branch, the first British Legion branch in the world. In 2013, she played the role of Margie in the BBC comedy-drama Being Eileen.
