Caroline Aherne (born in 1963)
☼ Born on24 January 1963, in Ealing, London, England, UK
† Died on2 January 2016, in Timperley, Altrincham, Greater Manchester, England, UK, cause lung cancer
Biography:
Caroline Aherne was born on December 24, 1963 in Ealing, London, England, UK. She was an actress and writer, known for The Royle Family (1998), The Mrs. Merton Show (1995) and Mrs Merton & Malcolm (1999). She was married to Peter Hook. She died on July 2, 2016 in Timperley, Altrincham, Greater Manchester, England, UK.
Spouse:
Peter Hook (1994 - 1997)
Quotes:
[#1] [Accepting an award for "The Royale Family", with the cast around her] We were talking about this back at the table, and Ricky said 'Don't say anything about your suicide attempt!'[Ricky Tomlinson laughs. Applause.]
[#2] My brother and I were born with cancer of the eyes, the retina, and my mum told us that only special people get cancer. I must be very special, because I have had it in my lungs and my bladder as well.
Trivias:
[#1] Reportedly had an IQ measured at 177.
[#2] She was born in Ealing, London and grew up in Wythenshawe, Manchester.
[#3] She studied drama at Liverpool Polytechnic. She worked as a secretary at the BBC before finding national fame in the mid-1990s with the Mrs. Merton Show.
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[#4] Dated Alexis Denisof.
[#5] No relation to Brian Aherne, despite a popular misconception.
Awards:Won 9 awards and was nominated 5 times.
[#1] BAFTA TV Award (2007) “Best Situation Comedy” Winner for The Royle Family
[#2] BAFTA TV Award (2001) “Best Comedy Performance” Nominee for The Royle Family
[#3] BAFTA TV Award (2001) “Situation Comedy Award” Nominee for The Royle Family
[#4] BAFTA TV Award (2001) “Best New Director (Fiction)” Nominee for The Royle Family
[#5] BAFTA TV Award (2000) “Best Comedy Performance” Winner for The Royle Family
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[#6] BAFTA TV Award (2000) “Situation Comedy Award” Winner for The Royle Family
[#7] BAFTA TV Award (1999) “Best Comedy Performance” Nominee for The Royle Family
[#8] BAFTA TV Award (1999) “Best Comedy (Programme or Series)” Nominee for The Royle Family
[#9] BAFTA TV Award (1997) “Best Talk Show” Winner for The Mrs. Merton Show
[#10] RTS Television Award (2000) “Best Writer” Winner for The Royle Family
[#11] Writer's Award (1999) Winner for The Royle Family
[#12] British Comedy Award (1999) “Best TV Comedy Actress” Winner for The Royle Family
[#13] British Comedy Award (1997) “Top BBC1 Personality” Winner for The Mrs. Merton Show
YouTube
Debbie McGee on Mrs Merton
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