Sue Devaney, born Susan Barber, is a renowned English actress, boasting an extensive career in both television and stage productions.
Her notable television roles include Debbie Webster in Coronation Street, Rita Briggs in Jonny Briggs, Liz Harker in Casualty, and Jane in Dinnerladies, spanning across multiple decades. Additionally, she appeared in various TV adverts, such as Gateway and Somerfield supermarkets, during the early 1990s.
In the 2000s, Devaney continued to impress audiences with her performances, taking on the role of Peggy in the hit Channel 4 drama Shameless in 2009. She also lent her voice to the role of Jane in Carol Donaldson's BBC Radio 4 play Normal and Nat.
On stage, Devaney has had the opportunity to showcase her talents in numerous productions, including A Taste of Honey, Beggars Opera, The Wizard of Oz, Love's Labours Lost, When We Are Married, The Wind in the Willows, and The Land of the Living.
In 2011, she performed as the Fairy Godmother in Cinderella at the Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury, and in 2013, she appeared in the ITV comedy drama series Great Night Out as Linda. The same year, she played Carmel in the BBC comedy-drama Being Eileen.
In 2014, Devaney starred as Rosie in the musical Mamma Mia! for a 10-week summer season at the Blackpool Opera House, marking the only UK tour date of the musical that year.
