Jane Danson | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jane Elizabeth Dawson 8 November 1978 Bury, Greater Manchester, England |
| Other names | Jane Dawson |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Notable work | Children's Ward (1995–1997) Coronation Street (1997–2000, 2004–) Always and Everyone (2001–2002) The Bill (2002–2003) |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
Jane Danson (born Jane Elizabeth Dawson, 8 November 1978)[1] is an English actress. She is known for her portrayal of Leanne Battersby in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street, between 1997 and 2000, and from 2004 onwards. Her other television credits include Children's Ward (1995–1997), The Grand (1997) and The Bill (2002–2003). For her role on Coronation Street, Danson won the 2011 British Soap Award for Best Dramatic Performance.