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Sarah Jayne Dunn Born 25 September 1981
Leigh, Lancashire, England, UKOccupation Actress/model Years active 1996-Present Sarah Jayne Dunn (born 25 September 1981) is an English actress best known for playing Mandy Richardson in Hollyoaks.
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Biography
Dunn was born in Leigh, Lancashire and educated at Lowton High School, excelling in drama and performing arts, and a part time career as a model. When the school changed its name and became a college for sport, Dunn returned to formally open the college.
On 15 July 2010 Dunn announced on her Twitter site that she is engaged to marry her boyfriend.
Television
Hollyoaks
Dunn first appeared on the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks on 12 September 1996, walking into the video shop in the forty-third episode. Mandy came into the village at the age of 14 as a "wannabe supermodel" and quickly formed a friendship with Ollie Benson. Sarah stayed on Hollyoaks for a decade leaving in 2006. Dunn has returned to Hollyoaks three times.
In February 2007 for a two episode stint for the funeral of Mandy's best friend, Becca Dean (Ali Bastian). Also June 2008 for six months leaving in December after the disastrous wedding of Warren Fox (Jamie Lomas) and Louise Summers (Roxanne McKee).
In November 2010 Dunn returned to Hollyoaks with a one year contract alongside Jamie Lomas as Warren Fox. She left in September 2011.
Other Television
In 2007 Dunn appeared in single episodes of the BBC One series The Innocence Project, the BBC Three series Drop Dead Gorgeous and It's Adam and Shelley. She has also appeared in nine episodes of BBC One's Doctors. She has also appeared in an episode of Big Brother's Little Brother. In January 2010 Dunn appeared with Helen Noble on Ready Steady Cook. In January 2011 Dunn appeared in the former reality show Famous and Fearless on Channel 4.
In May 2011 Dunn appeared in two episodes of the three part BBC TV series Exile.
In October 2011 Dunn appeared in an episode of the BBC reality series The Real Hustle
Brookside DVD
In 2003 Dunn played a supporting role in the Brookside edit] Hollyoaks Dance Workout DVD
In 2004 Dunn appeared in the fitness DVD Hollyoaks Dance workout.[2] with Ali Bastian (Becca Dean) and Jodi Albert (Debbie Dean)
Acting School
In September 2007, it was announced that, along with her former Hollyoaks colleague Helen Noble and theatre actor Graham Tudor she would be teaching students at a new acting school in Liverpool.[3]
Film
In 2007 Dunn had lead roles in the Short Films Northern Cowboys.[4] and Betting In Bars. Dunn had a brief role in the 2008 film, The Dark Knight.
In 2011 she will be playing a character called Victoria in a film called Death.[5]
Theatre
Dunn played Gloria in a UK regional tour of the comedy play Boeing, Boeing. The tour started at the Liverpool Playhouse on 18 December 2008 and finished at the Birmingham Rep on 25 April 2009.[6]
Dunn appeared in a tour of The Vagina Monologues which began on the 7th September 2009 at the Churchill Theatre, Bromley and ended on the 8th December 2009 at the Jersey Opera House.[7]
In 2010 Dunn played Sally in the UK regional theatre tour of When Harry Met Sally which started on the 3rd February at the Theatre Royal Wakefield, and ended on the 26th June at the Sheffield Lyceum Theatre.[8]
When Harry met Sally then played at the Grand Canal Theatre in Dublin, Ireland for one week ending on 3 July 2010.[9]
Awards and nominations
2007
- Nominated at British Soap Awards in category of 'Best Exit' for her role in Hollyoaks
2006
- Nominated at British Soap Awards in category of 'Sexiest Female' for her role in Hollyoaks
2002
- Winner at British Soap Awards in category of 'Most Spectactular Scene Of The Year' for Adam and Mandy's car crash, shared with David Brown (Adam Morgan)[10]
References
- ^ Brookside Unfinished Business imdb site
- ^ Hollyoaks Dance workout imdb site
- ^ TV and theatre veteran Paul Nicholas opens new Liverpool acting school for aspiring youngsters
- ^ Northern Cowboys imdb site
- ^ Death imdb site
- ^ Boeing Boeing 2009 uk tour
- ^ The Vagina Monologues 2009 UK tour
- ^ When Harry Met Sally 2010 UK Tour
- ^ When Harry Met Sally Dublin
- ^ Sarah Jayne Dunn - Awards
External links
Categories:- 1981 births
- English soap opera actors
- Living people
- People from Leigh, Greater Manchester
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