
Noreen Kershaw
Acting
Born: 1950-10-16 · Bury, Lancashire, England
Biography
Noreen Kershaw is an English television actress and director. She trained at the Manchester Polytechnic School of Theatre and, at Liverpool's Everyman Theatre, originated the title role of the play Shirley Valentine, later made famous by Pauline Collins. She was seen in the BBC television series Life on Mars, as WPC Phyllis Dobbs, the desk officer. She had previously played the role of Kathy Roach in Channel 4's Brookside 1988-1990 and been a star of the long running Granada TV sitcom, Watching
🎬 Movies (18)

Peterloo
2018
Mrs Mickletwhaite, Drunk Servant/ Thief

CBeebies Presents: Jack And The Beanstalk
2012
Director

Act of Grace
2008
Director
Liverpool Nativity
2007
Director

Shiny Shiny Bright New Hole in My Heart
2006
Maria

Brambly Hedge: Classic Collection
2004
Mrs Toadflax / Mrs Crustybread (Voice)

The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Love's Sweet Song
2000
Woman with Load

Lost for Words
1999
Margaret

Self Catering
1994
Joan

Blood on the Dole
1994
Aunty Vera

The Bullion Boys
1993
Mrs Mac

The Grass Arena
1992
Woman in Cafe
Night Voice
1990
Jean

Needle
1990
Prostitute

Murder On Line One
1989
Hotline Girls

Hidden City
1987

In the Secret State
1985
Mrs. Lister
Yesterday's Girl
1973
Liz (aged 20)
📺 TV Shows (17)

Broken
2017
Director

Call the Midwife
2012
Director

Justice
2011
Director

Scott & Bailey
2011
Director

Moving On
2009
Director

Life on Mars
2006
Phyllis Dobbs

Shameless
2004
Director

The Afternoon Play
2003
Amanda Jones

The Enchanted World of Brambly Hedge
1996
Mrs Toadflax / Mrs Crustybread (voice)

Elidor
1995
Gwen Watson

Peak Practice
1993
Kate Lewis

Heartbeat
1992
Mary McCready

G.B.H.
1991
Maureen Murray

Watching
1987
Joyce Wilson

Casualty
1986
Steph
Albion Market
1985

Boys from the Blackstuff
1982
Doctor