Suranne Jones
Sarah Anne Akers (nee Jones) born on 27 August 1978 was an English actress. She is often referred to professionally as Suranne Jones. Between 2000 and 2004 she was the lead actress on Coronation Street's Karen McDonald. After her departure from Coronation Street in 2004, she continued her TV career with drama series such as Vincent (2005-2006), Strictly Confidential (2006) as well as Harley Street (2008). The role she played as convicted murderer Ruth Slater in the mini-series Unforgiven (2009) was met with acclaim.Between 2011 and 2016 Jones starred as Detective Rachel Bailey in the police procedural Scott & Bailey, her second film with screenwriter Sally Wainwright after Unforgiven. Jones gained further attention for her portrayals in Single Father, Five Days (both 2010, as well as The Crimson Field (2014). She also appeared in stage work including A Few Good Men (2006), Blithe Spirit (2008), Top Girls (2011) and Beautiful Thing (2013). Jones was approached by Coronation Street bosses in 2000 to play as a new character.
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