Tanya Franks

Tanya Franks

58 · Born: Jan 1, 1967

Personal Details

BornJan 1, 1967 Plumstead, London, England, UK

Biography

Tanya Franks, a multifaceted and talented individual, was born in the esteemed borough of Plumstead, situated in the heart of London, England, United Kingdom.

As a gifted actress and writer, Tanya has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry, with a plethora of notable roles to her credit. Her impressive repertoire includes appearances in the critically acclaimed National Theatre Live production of Othello, which premiered in 2023.

In addition to her work in theatre, Tanya has also demonstrated her versatility by taking on roles in television, including her portrayal of a memorable character in the popular British sitcom Mum, which aired in 2016.

Furthermore, Tanya's impressive range has been showcased in the highly acclaimed BBC drama series Broadchurch, in which she made a notable appearance in 2013.

Throughout her career, Tanya has consistently demonstrated her ability to bring depth and nuance to her characters, earning her a reputation as a talented and dedicated performer.

Despite her many accomplishments, Tanya remains humble and dedicated to her craft, continuing to push the boundaries of her art and inspire audiences with her exceptional talent.

Career

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2023
My Love Affair with Marriage
My Love Affair with Marriage as Teacher #2 (voice)
{"id":103834084,"title":"Porters","year":2019,"character":"Jane Bison","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/porters","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103834084.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103834084.jpg"},"released":1}
2019
Porters
Porters as Jane Bison
{"id":126977,"title":"Aux","year":"2018","character":"Jane Dale","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/aux","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_126977.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_126977.jpg"},"released":1}
2018
Aux
Aux as Jane Dale
{"id":111068,"title":"We Still Steal the Old Way","year":"2017","character":"Governor Pryce","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/we-still-steal-the-old-way","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_111068.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_111068.jpg"},"released":1}
2017
{"id":111970,"title":"Moon Dogs","year":"2016","character":"Pam","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/moon-dogs","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_111970.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_111970.jpg"},"released":1}
2016
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Mum
Mum as Carol
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2015
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Broadchurch
Broadchurch as Lucy Stevens
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2013
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2012
Liz & Dick
Liz & Dick as Sybil Burton
{"id":16856,"title":"Island","year":"2011","character":"Ruby","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/island","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_16856.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_16856.jpg"},"released":1}
2011
Island
Island as Ruby
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2008
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2006
Pulling
Pulling as Karen
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2005
Chromophobia
Chromophobia as Christine
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1999