Noreen Kershaw is a talented English actress and director, renowned for her contributions to television and theater. She honed her craft at the Manchester Polytechnic School of Theatre and earned acclaim for originating the role of Shirley Valentine at Liverpool's Everyman Theatre, a character later popularized by Pauline Collins.
Kershaw gained recognition on television through her portrayal of WPC Phyllis Dobbs, a desk officer in the beloved BBC series Life on Mars. Her career also includes a notable performance as Kathy Roach in the Channel 4 soap opera Brookside, which aired from 1988 to 1990. Additionally, she was a prominent figure in the long-running Granada TV sitcom Watching, further establishing her versatility as an actress.
Transitioning into directing, Kershaw has made significant contributions to several high-profile television series. She has directed episodes of the iconic ITV1 soap Coronation Street, as well as the acclaimed Channel 4 comedy-drama Shameless. Her directing portfolio also includes popular ITV1 series such as Emmerdale and Heartbeat, along with BBC Scotland's River City.
In 2008, Kershaw expanded her directorial efforts to cinema with the feature film Act of Grace, showcasing her multifaceted talent in the entertainment industry. Throughout her career, Noreen Kershaw has demonstrated a remarkable ability to engage audiences both in front of and behind the camera.
