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Sarah Anne Akers, better known as Suranne Jones, is an English actress and producer. She rose to prominence as Karen McDonald in Coronation Street between 2000 and 2004. Upon leaving, she furthered her television career in drama series including Vincent (2005–2006), Strictly Confidential (2006), and Harley Street (2008). Her portrayal of convicted murderer Ruth Slater in the mini-series Unforgiven (2009) received acclaim.
Birth Name
Sarah Anne Jones
Born
Sunday, 27 August 1978
Actress Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Maryland | Becca | 2023 |
| Christmas Carole | Carole | 2022 |
| Vigil | Amy Silva / DCI Amy Silva | 2021 |
| Life and Birth | Self - Narrator | 2020 |
| RuPaul's Drag Race UK | Self - Guest Judge | 2019 |
| Gentleman Jack | Anne Lister | 2019 |
| Vanity Fair | Miss Pinkerton | 2018 |
| Save Me | Claire McGory | 2018 |
| Billy Connolly & Me: A Celebration | Self - Narrator | 2017 |
| The Murder of Sadie Hartley | Narrator | 2016 |
Actress Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Maryland | Becca | 2023 |
| Christmas Carole | Carole | 2022 |
| Vigil | Amy Silva / DCI Amy Silva | 2021 |
| Life and Birth | Self - Narrator | 2020 |
| RuPaul's Drag Race UK | Self - Guest Judge | 2019 |
| Gentleman Jack | Anne Lister | 2019 |
| Vanity Fair | Miss Pinkerton | 2018 |
| Save Me | Claire McGory | 2018 |
| Billy Connolly & Me: A Celebration | Self - Narrator | 2017 |
| The Murder of Sadie Hartley | Narrator | 2016 |
| Life in the Air | Herself - Narrator / Self - Narrator / Self - Narrator (voice) | 2016 |
| A Christmas Star | Miss Darcy | 2015 |
| Doctor Foster: A Woman Scorned | Dr. Gemma Foster / Dr Gemma Foster | 2015 |
| Doctor Who: The Ultimate Companion | Idris | 2014 |
| The Crimson Field | Sister Joan Livesey | 2014 |
| Dangerous Dogs | Self - Narrator | 2014 |
| The Life of Rock with Brian Pern | Astrid Maddox Pern | 2014 |
| The Crime Thriller Club | Self | 2013 |
| Goodbye Granadaland | Self - Narrator | 2013 |
| Gogglebox | Self | 2013 |
| The Secret of Crickley Hall | Eve Caleigh | 2012 |
| A Touch of Cloth | DI Anne Oldman / DC Anne Oldman / Self | 2012 |
| The Women of Doctor Who | Idris | 2012 |
| William at 30 | Self - Narrator | 2012 |
| Playhouse Presents | Suranne Jones | 2012 |
| The Jonathan Ross Show | Self - Guest | 2011 |
| Scott & Bailey | DC Rachel Bailey / DC/Sgt. Rachel Bailey / DS Rachel Bailey / ADI Rachel Bailey | 2011 |
| The Stars of the Street: 50 Years, 50 Classic Characters | Karen Phillips / Karen McDonald | 2010 |
| SJA: Alien Files | Mona Lisa | 2010 |
| Single Father | Sarah | 2010 |
| Paul O'Grady Live | Self - Guest | 2010 |
| CBeebies Bedtime Story | Self - Storyteller | 2009 |
| Unforgiven | Ruth Slater | 2009 |
| Harley Street | Dr Martha Elliot | 2008 |
| Drama Trails | Self | 2008 |
| Daily Cooks Challenge | Self | 2008 |
| That Antony Cotton Show | Self | 2007 |
| The Graham Norton Show | Self - Guest / Self | 2007 |
| Five Days | PC Laurie Franklin | 2007 |
| Dead Clever: The Life and Crimes of Julie Bottomley | Julie Bottomley | 2007 |
| The Sarah Jane Adventures | Mona Lisa | 2007 |
| Strictly Confidential | Linda Nelson | 2006 |
| Dancing on Ice | Self - Audience Member | 2006 |
| Soapstar Superstar | Self - Audience Member / Self | 2006 |
| Vincent | Beth | 2005 |
| Doctor Who | Idris / The TARDIS | 2005 |
| Doctor Who Confidential | Self | 2005 |
| An Audience with Al Murray | Self | 2005 |
| The Great British Pop Test | Self | 2004 |
| The Paul O'Grady Show | Herself | 2004 |
| Bo' Selecta! | Self | 2002 |
| Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway | Self | 2002 |
| Sing with a Star | Self - Co-Presenter | 2002 |
| Live Talk | Self | 2000 |
| Loose Women | Herself | 1999 |
| Who Wants to Be a Millionaire | Self - Contestant | 1998 |
| My Wonderful Life | Linda | 1996 |
| Children In Need | Self / Girl | 1980 |
| Coronation Street | Karen McDonald / Karen Phillips | 1960 |
| Farewell Liz | Self | 1936 |
Producer Filmography
| Title | Year |
|---|
| Maryland | 2023 |
| Christmas Carole | 2022 |
| Gentleman Jack | 2019 |
| Doctor Foster: A Woman Scorned | 2015 |
| Scott & Bailey | 2011 |
