Susan Cookson (born 20 April 1965) is an English actress. She has appeared in various television series, and is known for roles including as Tanya in '' Early Doors'', Janice Piper in '' Clocking Off'', Maggie Coldwell in the BBC medical drama '' Casualty'' and

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soap opera '' Emmerdale''.

Career

Cookson portrayed the role of Maggie Coldwell on the BBC medical drama '' Casualty'' from 2005 to 2009 (this was Cookson's second role on the programme after appearing as recurring character Julie Day. She returned in March 2015 for one episode. She also appeared in the BBC soap opera ''

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'' as Kath Wylie for three episodes in 2009. Since 2019, Cookson has portrayed the regular role of

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soap opera '' Emmerdale''.

Selected roles

* '' Casualty'' - Julie Day (1998–2000); Maggie Coldwell (2005–2009, 2015) * '' Early Doors'' - Tanya (2003–2004) * ''

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'' - Yvonne Matthews (2004) * '' Emmerdale'' - D.C. Fallon (1997); DI Judy Dove (2002–03);

(2019–present) * '' Shipman'' - DC Marie Snitynski (2002) * '' Fat Friends'' - Lynette Pickering (2000) * '' Clocking Off'' - Janice Piper * ''

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'' - Marcie Finch * ''

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'' - Esther Reeves (2009) * '' Moving On'' - Barbara (2009) * '' Waterloo Road'' - Maria Lucas (2010) * '' Mount Pleasant'' - Jenny (2012) * '' Last Tango in Halifax'' - Yvonne (2013) * ''Miracle Babies'' (TV documentary) - narrator (2014) * ''

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Awards

Cookson won "Fave Female" of Series 21 of ''Casualty'' in the 2007 Holby TV awards. Her character Maggie Coldwell won "Favourites" in four categories for Series 22 (Female, All-Time Female, Character Most Want to Return, and Best Couple) at the 2008 Holby TV Awards.

References

External links

* 1965 births Living people English television actresses Actresses from Manchester English soap opera actresses {{UK-actress-stub