Portrait of Caroline Aherne

Caroline Aherne

Bio: Caroline Aherne was a BAFTA winning comic writer and actress best known for her comic character Mrs Merton and for her sitcom The Royle Family. In the mid '90s she went by the name Caroline Hook, having taken her husband's name (New Order bassist Peter Hook) but reverted back to Aherne following their divorce
Born: Tue, Dec 24 1963
Birthplace: Ealing, London, England, UK

Death: Sat, Jul 02 2016
Caroline Aherne is 52 years old
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Poster of Ricky Tomlinson Remembers... The Royle Family
Ricky Tomlinson Remembers... The Royle Family
Caroline Aherne would have been no older than 52 in Ricky Tomlinson Remembers... The Royle Family as 'Denise Royle (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 25 2023
Poster of Caroline Aherne: Queen of Comedy
Caroline Aherne: Queen of Comedy
Caroline Aherne would have been no older than 52 in Caroline Aherne: Queen of Comedy as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 25 2023
Poster of The Fast Show: Just a Load of Blooming Catchphrases
The Fast Show: Just a Load of Blooming Catchphrases
Caroline Aherne would have been no older than 52 in The Fast Show: Just a Load of Blooming Catchphrases as 'Various Characters (Archive)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 29 2020
Poster of Caroline Aherne at the BBC
Caroline Aherne at the BBC
Caroline Aherne would have been no older than 52 in Caroline Aherne at the BBC as 'Archive Material'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 31 2016
Poster of British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves
British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves
Caroline Aherne would have been no older than 52 in British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves as 'Denise Best (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 12 2016
Poster of Barbara's Old Ring
Barbara's Old Ring
Caroline Aherne was 49 in Barbara's Old Ring as 'Denise Best'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 25 2012
Poster of Joe's Crackers
Joe's Crackers
Caroline Aherne was 47 in Joe's Crackers as 'Denise'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 25 2010
Poster of The Royle Family: Behind the Sofa
The Royle Family: Behind the Sofa
Caroline Aherne was 46 in The Royle Family: Behind the Sofa as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 10 2010
Poster of The Golden Egg Cup
The Golden Egg Cup
Caroline Aherne was 46 in The Golden Egg Cup as 'Denise Best'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 25 2009
Poster of The New Sofa
The New Sofa
Caroline Aherne was 45 in The New Sofa as 'Denise Best'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 2008
Poster of The Queen of Sheba
The Queen of Sheba
Caroline Aherne was 42 in The Queen of Sheba as 'Denise Best'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 29 2006
Poster of Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings
Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings
Caroline Aherne was 37 in Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 25 2000
Poster of VIZ: Oh, Lordy! It's The Fat Slags in Blue Honeymoon
VIZ: Oh, Lordy! It's The Fat Slags in Blue Honeymoon
Caroline Aherne was 32 in VIZ: Oh, Lordy! It's The Fat Slags in Blue Honeymoon
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 15 1996

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Strange Hill High
Strange Hill High
Caroline Aherne was 49+ in Strange Hill High as 'Stephanie / Various (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, May 08 2013
Poster of Gogglebox
Gogglebox
Caroline Aherne was 49+ in Gogglebox as 'Narrator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 07 2013
Poster of Sunshine
Sunshine
Caroline Aherne was 44+ in Sunshine as 'Donna'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 07 2008
Poster of It's Only TV But I Like It
It's Only TV But I Like It
Caroline Aherne was 35+ in It's Only TV But I Like It as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 03 1999
Poster of Mrs Merton and Malcolm
Mrs Merton and Malcolm
Caroline Aherne was 35+ in Mrs Merton and Malcolm
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 22 1999
Poster of The Royle Family
The Royle Family
Caroline Aherne was 34+ in The Royle Family as 'Denise Best'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 14 1998
Poster of Fantasy World Cup
Fantasy World Cup
Caroline Aherne was 34+ in Fantasy World Cup as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jun 09 1998
Poster of Parkinson
Parkinson
Caroline Aherne was 34+ in Parkinson as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 09 1998
Poster of Clive Anderson All Talk
Clive Anderson All Talk
Caroline Aherne was 32+ in Clive Anderson All Talk as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 06 1996
Poster of The Frank Skinner Show
The Frank Skinner Show
Caroline Aherne was 31+ in The Frank Skinner Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1995
Poster of The World of Lee Evans
The World of Lee Evans
Caroline Aherne was 31+ in The World of Lee Evans as 'Daughter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jun 02 1995
Poster of The Mrs Merton Show
The Mrs Merton Show
Caroline Aherne was 31+ in The Mrs Merton Show as 'Mrs. Merton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 10 1995
Poster of The Fast Show
The Fast Show
Caroline Aherne was 30+ in The Fast Show as 'Various Characters'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 27 1994
Poster of The Dead Good Show
The Dead Good Show
Caroline Aherne was 28+ in The Dead Good Show as 'Various'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 09 1992
Poster of Frank Sidebottom's Fantastic Shed Show
Frank Sidebottom's Fantastic Shed Show
Caroline Aherne was 28+ in Frank Sidebottom's Fantastic Shed Show as 'Mrs Merton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 10 1992
Poster of An Audience with...
An Audience with...
Caroline Aherne was 14+ in An Audience with... as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 1978