Clare Calbraith was born in Winsford, Cheshire on the 1 January 1974 to mother Val and father. Her father is a postman. She has two sisters and a brother. She worked as an accountant for many years after leaving school but realised that it was not making her happy so applied and went to a drama school in Cardiff, Wales. Clare's first big TV role was as Dr Tricia Summerbee in YTV's "Heartbeat" (1992) which she played until she left in June 2002. Her last episode was screened on 15 December 2002. Clare has also appeared in Casualty, Holby City, Eastenders, Te Bill, Vera, George Gently, Coronation Street and Home fires. In 2011 she joined Downton Abbey as The New Housemaid Jane Moorsum. ..... ( Click on photos to Enlarge)
Jane Moorsum - Clare Calbraith
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Jane Moorsum (Clare Calbraith) recently widowed and left to bring up her child on her own after her husband was killed during the war replaces Ethel as the New Housemaid. The Earl of Grantham is impressed with the new housemaid and has a soft spot for her when he learns her husband was killed in action.
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Clare in TV/Film
Clare as Doctor Summerby (Heartbeat)
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The Shadow Line - - Laura Gabriel
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Doctors - Kay McLeod
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Clare as Robyn - Coronation Street
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Clare joined the Cast of Coronation Street in 2005 as Martin Platt's Girlfrind Robyn.
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Inspector George Gently - Helen Donovan
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Clare stars as Helen Donovan with Downton Abbey colleague Brendan Coyle in Inspector George Gently
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Vera (ITV) - Captain Shepherd
As a platoon returns to the Otterford military base after a tour in Afghanistan, their celebration is cut short when somebody discovers the body of the highly decorated Staff Sergeant James "Dev" Deverson (Barry McGee) in his home, dead from apparent handgun suicide. But nothing in Northumberland County is ever what it seems, and when medical examiner Billy (Paul Ritter) notices irregular angles and a piece of tooth in the back of Dev's throat, he classifies it as murder. Working with Captain Shepherd (Clare Calbraith) and Lieutenant Colonel Chapell (John Duttine), Vera and Joe (David Leon) hope to get to the bottom of this malfeasance.) hope to get to the bottom of this malfeasance.
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Home Fires ITV - Steph Farrow
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Outwardly, Steph looks like a traditional farmer’s wife because that’s exactly what she is. She can do everything on their farm that her husband, Stanley, can do. Steph is as strong as an ox, and rules the farm and her family with the same brusque, no-nonsense manner. Steph and Stan have a son, Little Stan, aged 14.
For much of her life Steph dresses and acts like a man, living at home on the farm in the company of men. The idea of joining a woman-only organisation such as the WI hasn’t really occurred to her. While she has been aware of the WI’s existence, Steph has always considered it belonged to an alien stratum of society that doesn’t include women like her. But in fact, the WI exists for exactly people like Steph. When a new incarnation of the WI arises, Frances prioritises what she considers has been the great weakness of the previous incarnation - its failure to attract women from a properly diverse range of backgrounds.
The WI allows Steph to express a different side of herself. For a woman who lives among men and livestock, this is the first time Steph discovers friendship and support from other women and she finds it hugely liberating. Her fellow WI members also benefit from Steph’s no-nonsense and proactive approach as she offers a fresh perspective on their world. Her knowledge of farming and food production will prove invaluable as rationing takes hold and the village is forced to adapt and increasingly fend for itself.
For much of her life Steph dresses and acts like a man, living at home on the farm in the company of men. The idea of joining a woman-only organisation such as the WI hasn’t really occurred to her. While she has been aware of the WI’s existence, Steph has always considered it belonged to an alien stratum of society that doesn’t include women like her. But in fact, the WI exists for exactly people like Steph. When a new incarnation of the WI arises, Frances prioritises what she considers has been the great weakness of the previous incarnation - its failure to attract women from a properly diverse range of backgrounds.
The WI allows Steph to express a different side of herself. For a woman who lives among men and livestock, this is the first time Steph discovers friendship and support from other women and she finds it hugely liberating. Her fellow WI members also benefit from Steph’s no-nonsense and proactive approach as she offers a fresh perspective on their world. Her knowledge of farming and food production will prove invaluable as rationing takes hold and the village is forced to adapt and increasingly fend for itself.
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Clare's Early Acting Roles |
The Bill - Nicci Villers |
Little Boy Blue - Helen Morris
Broken - Mariella |
Silent Witness - Lizzie Kennedy
Clare's Appearances in TV Series |
The Alienist - Mrs Zweig |
Requiem - PC Graves |
The Innocents - Debra Hale |
Baptiste - Clare |
Unforgotten - Anna Sidhu
The Man at the Bottom of the Garden - Jessica |
Strike Back - Vendetta - Doctor Thurman |
Clare's upcoming acting roles
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Clare Calbraith - Stage and Theatre
Dollshouse - Nora : Northcott Theatre Exeter
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Empty Bed Blues - Caresse : Lakeside Arts Theatre
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Dracula : Dukes Playhouse - Mena Harker
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Hangover Square - Netta : Finborough Theatre
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Saturday Night and Sunday Morning - Royal Exchange Manchester (2012)
Alan Sillitoe’s ground-breaking film of 1950’s Britain, as seen through the eyes of the unforgettable Arthur Seaton was immortalised on screen by Albert Finney. Between cups of tea, too many pints and a long list of lady friends, Arthur spends his days in a factory and his nights trying to forget it all. A hard-drinking, hard-fighting young rebel of a man, he knows what he wants and he s sharp enough to get it - he’s never had it so good. One evening he meets Brenda ( Clare Calbraith) and Arthur s life begins to look less simple
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The Merchant of Venice - Portia
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Humble Boy - Rosie Pye
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Last Days of Troy - Andromache/Thetis
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Multitudes : Tricycle Theatre - Natalie
Kash, played with steady authority by Navin Chowdhry, is a local Muslim councillor who aspires to be an MP. He is preparing to speak about building trust between communities. But across the country mosques are under attack, and even his own household is in disarray, as his daughter Qadira (Salma Hoque) has succumbed to the influence of radicals. His white partner Natalie (Clare Calbraith) is drawn into an anti-war protest and abruptly decides to convert to Islam. Curiously, she doesn’t discuss this with him, though she does have to withstand the commentary of her mother Lyn, who spouts platitudes about Britain’s supposedly glorious past.
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Britannia Waves The Rules - Carl's Mum
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Multi Talented Clare Calbraith - Voice Overs - To Listen Click Audio Players Below Left
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Clare Calbraith - Interview in RedHanded Magazine
Name : Clare Calbraith
Status: In a relationship
Occupation : Actress (touchwood)
Your ambition : I used to want to be Prime Minister. Or Queen.
Likes : Men who can cook
Dislikes : Teenagers who ride their bikes on the pavement in some sort of‘we own the streets’ act of defiance. I don’t get it. That’s something children have to do...
Favourite place : Bed. For different reasons on different occasions.
What do you look for in a man : The ability to cook
Any interesting or unusual hobbies : I’m a dab hand with a power tool
Favourite sport : hmm... Does pool count?
Favourite film/TV show : Masterchef
Favourite actor : Ryan Gosling (I liked him before he took his shirt off, honest)
Favourite music : Rock
Tell us something no-one knows about you :I used to be a champion gymnast (okay, that may be a slight lie, but I have a vague memory of doing a backflip, once…)
Most embarrassing moment: The first time I did TV a driver picked me up from the station. When I said hello, he leaned in for what I thought was a hug. I thought “when in Rome” and hugged him back. He looked perplexed and leaned in for another. I hugged him harder thinking this must be what they do in telly. This happened three times and ended with me grabbing him by the cheeks and planting a kiss square on his lips. At this point he looked absolutely mortified and said, “No, miss… I’m just trying to get your bag!”
Advice to anyone chatting you up: Maybe square it with my boyfriend beforehand…
Interview and Photos Copyright @ http://www.redhandedmagazine.co.uk/ (click on photos to enlarge)
Status: In a relationship
Occupation : Actress (touchwood)
Your ambition : I used to want to be Prime Minister. Or Queen.
Likes : Men who can cook
Dislikes : Teenagers who ride their bikes on the pavement in some sort of‘we own the streets’ act of defiance. I don’t get it. That’s something children have to do...
Favourite place : Bed. For different reasons on different occasions.
What do you look for in a man : The ability to cook
Any interesting or unusual hobbies : I’m a dab hand with a power tool
Favourite sport : hmm... Does pool count?
Favourite film/TV show : Masterchef
Favourite actor : Ryan Gosling (I liked him before he took his shirt off, honest)
Favourite music : Rock
Tell us something no-one knows about you :I used to be a champion gymnast (okay, that may be a slight lie, but I have a vague memory of doing a backflip, once…)
Most embarrassing moment: The first time I did TV a driver picked me up from the station. When I said hello, he leaned in for what I thought was a hug. I thought “when in Rome” and hugged him back. He looked perplexed and leaned in for another. I hugged him harder thinking this must be what they do in telly. This happened three times and ended with me grabbing him by the cheeks and planting a kiss square on his lips. At this point he looked absolutely mortified and said, “No, miss… I’m just trying to get your bag!”
Advice to anyone chatting you up: Maybe square it with my boyfriend beforehand…
Interview and Photos Copyright @ http://www.redhandedmagazine.co.uk/ (click on photos to enlarge)
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Facebook Message From Clare
Clare recently visited our site, viewed her page and left this message on Facebook
" Clare wrote: "Ah Joe, amazing. I love it x "
We would like to Thank Clare for her Kind Comment
" Clare wrote: "Ah Joe, amazing. I love it x "
We would like to Thank Clare for her Kind Comment
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Clare Calbraith Showreel
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