Susie Blake

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Susie Blake (born 19 April 1950, Highgate, London) is a British actress.

Personal life

Blake trained at the Arts Educational School and London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) in London. She is the granddaughter of the actress Annette Mills and a great-niece of the actor Sir John Mills. She is also the cousin of veteran actress Hayley Mills.

Acting

Susie Blake has appeared in television programmes starring Victoria Wood and has extensive radio credits. She appeared in the first episode of the sitcom "One Foot in the Grave"; her character was responsible for firing Victor Meldrew and thus set the events of the show into motion. She appeared as Bev Unwin in the ITV television series "Coronation Street", until her departure in December 2006.

Blake recently played the character of Madame Morrible in the West End production of Wicked. Wicked has won 15 major awards since it first opened on Broadway and is considered as one of the best new musicals. She began her run on 2 April 2007 replacing Miriam Margolyes. [ [http://www.officiallondontheatre.co.uk/news/display?contentId=92608 Susie Blake to replace Miriam Margolyes in Wicked | Official London Theatre Guide ] ] Blake played her final performance on 12 April 2008 and was replaced by Harriet Thorpe. [ [http://www.playbill.com/news/article/115188.html London's Wicked to Welcome New Madame Morrible in April | Playbill.com ] ]

Television

* "Victoria Wood As Seen On TV" (1985-1987)
* "Something for the Weekend" (1989)
* "The Wail Of The Banshee", as Faye Morgan (1992)
* "A Prince Among Men", as Beverly (1997-1998)
* "Roger Roger" Eve (1999)
* "The Quiet Garden", as Mother (2002)
* "Coronation Street", as Bev Unwin (2003-2006)
* "Kelly & Lewis", as Carol Taylour (2007-2008)
* "Wild at Heart" (2008)
* "Murder Most Foul" as Elizabeth Bailey (2008)

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