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Sue Johnston

Bio: Susan Johnston, OBE (née Wright; born 7 December 1943) is an English actress known for playing Sheila Grant in the Channel 4 soap opera Brookside (1982–1990), Barbara Royle in the BBC comedy The Royle Family (1998–2000, 2006, 2008–2010, 2012), Grace Foley in the BBC drama Waking the Dead (2000–2011), Gloria Price in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street (2012–2014) and Miss Denker in the ITV drama Downton Abbey (2014–2015). She won the 2000 British Comedy Award for Best TV Comedy Actress and was nominated for the 2000 BAFTA TV Award for Best Comedy Performance for The Royle Family
Born: Tue, Dec 07 1943
Birthplace: Warrington, Cheshire, England, UK
Sue Johnston is 80 years old
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Poster of Downton Abbey 3
Downton Abbey 3
Sue Johnston will be
81 in Downton Abbey 3
as 'Gladys Denker'.
Wed, Sep 10 2025
Poster of The Big Snow of '47
The Big Snow of '47
Sue Johnston was
80 in The Big Snow of '47
as 'Self - Narrator (voice)'.
Mon, Jan 01 2024
Poster of Caroline Aherne: Queen of Comedy
Caroline Aherne: Queen of Comedy
Sue Johnston was
80 in Caroline Aherne: Queen of Comedy
as 'Self'.
Mon, Dec 25 2023
Poster of Downton Abbey: A New Era
Downton Abbey: A New Era
Sue Johnston was
78 in Downton Abbey: A New Era
as 'Gladys Denker'.
Wed, Apr 27 2022
Poster of Robbo: The Bryan Robson Story
Robbo: The Bryan Robson Story
Sue Johnston was
77 in Robbo: The Bryan Robson Story
as 'Self'.
Mon, Nov 29 2021
Poster of Help
Help
Sue Johnston was
77 in Help
as 'Gloria'.
Thu, Sep 16 2021
Poster of David Jason: Britain's Favourite TV Star
David Jason: Britain's Favourite TV Star
Sue Johnston was
77 in David Jason: Britain's Favourite TV Star
as 'Narrator'.
Mon, Dec 21 2020
Poster of The Cure
The Cure
Sue Johnston was
76 in The Cure
as 'Bella Bailey'.
Thu, Dec 19 2019
Poster of Death on the Tyne
Death on the Tyne
Sue Johnston was
75 in Death on the Tyne
as 'Colleen'.
Sat, Dec 15 2018
Poster of Walk Like a Panther
Walk Like a Panther
Sue Johnston was
74 in Walk Like a Panther
as 'Gladys'.
Fri, Mar 09 2018
Poster of Diana and the Paparazzi
Diana and the Paparazzi
Sue Johnston was
73 in Diana and the Paparazzi
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Thu, Aug 17 2017
Poster of Shannon Matthews: What Happened Next
Shannon Matthews: What Happened Next
Sue Johnston was
73 in Shannon Matthews: What Happened Next
as 'Self - Narrator'.
Tue, Feb 28 2017
Poster of British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves
British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves
Sue Johnston was
72 in British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves
as 'Barbara Royle (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Mon, Sep 12 2016
Poster of World Cup 1966: Alfie's Boys
World Cup 1966: Alfie's Boys
Sue Johnston was
72 in World Cup 1966: Alfie's Boys
as 'Self'.
Sun, May 22 2016
Poster of Golden Years
Golden Years
Sue Johnston was
72 in Golden Years
as 'Nancy'.
Fri, Apr 29 2016
Poster of The Nation's Favourite Beatles Number One
The Nation's Favourite Beatles Number One
Sue Johnston was
71 in The Nation's Favourite Beatles Number One
as 'Self'.
Wed, Nov 11 2015
Poster of Caring for the Recently Deceased
Caring for the Recently Deceased
Sue Johnston was
70 in Caring for the Recently Deceased
as 'Marjoram Bryon'.
Mon, Jul 28 2014
Poster of 500 Miles North
500 Miles North
Sue Johnston was
70 in 500 Miles North
as 'Stein'.
Wed, Jan 01 2014
Poster of Barbara's Old Ring
Barbara's Old Ring
Sue Johnston was
69 in Barbara's Old Ring
as 'Barbara Royle'.
Tue, Dec 25 2012
Poster of Lapland
Lapland
Sue Johnston was
68 in Lapland
as 'Eileen Lewis'.
Sat, Dec 24 2011
Poster of Joe's Crackers
Joe's Crackers
Sue Johnston was
67 in Joe's Crackers
as 'Barbara'.
Sat, Dec 25 2010
Poster of The Royle Family: Behind the Sofa
The Royle Family: Behind the Sofa
Sue Johnston was
66 in The Royle Family: Behind the Sofa
as 'Self'.
Wed, Nov 10 2010
Poster of The Turn of the Screw
The Turn of the Screw
Sue Johnston was
66 in The Turn of the Screw
as 'Sarah Grose'.
Wed, Dec 30 2009
Poster of The Golden Egg Cup
The Golden Egg Cup
Sue Johnston was
66 in The Golden Egg Cup
as 'Barbara Royle'.
Fri, Dec 25 2009
Poster of Tourettes: I Swear I Can't Help It
Tourettes: I Swear I Can't Help It
Sue Johnston was
65 in Tourettes: I Swear I Can't Help It
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Wed, May 27 2009
Poster of The New Sofa
The New Sofa
Sue Johnston was
65 in The New Sofa
as 'Barbara Royle'.
Thu, Dec 25 2008
Poster of The Queen of Sheba
The Queen of Sheba
Sue Johnston was
62 in The Queen of Sheba
as 'Barbara Royle'.
Sun, Oct 29 2006
Poster of Imagine Me & You
Imagine Me & You
Sue Johnston was
62 in Imagine Me & You
as 'Ella'.
Fri, Jan 27 2006
Poster of The Virgin Mary
The Virgin Mary
Sue Johnston was
59 in The Virgin Mary
as 'Self - Presenter'.
Sun, Dec 22 2002
Poster of Score
Score
Sue Johnston was
57 in Score
as 'Maggie'.
Tue, Jun 05 2001
Poster of New Year's Day
New Year's Day
Sue Johnston was
56 in New Year's Day
as 'Mrs. Fisher'.
Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of Sex, Chips & Rock n' Roll
Sex, Chips & Rock n' Roll
Sue Johnston was
55 in Sex, Chips & Rock n' Roll
Sun, Sep 05 1999
Poster of Brookside: Friday the 13th
Brookside: Friday the 13th
Sue Johnston was
54 in Brookside: Friday the 13th
as 'Sheila Grant'.
Sat, Nov 14 1998
Poster of The Things You Do for Love: Against the Odds
The Things You Do for Love: Against the Odds
Sue Johnston was
54 in The Things You Do for Love: Against the Odds
as 'Pat Phoenix'.
Sun, Aug 30 1998
Poster of Brookside: The Lost Weekend
Brookside: The Lost Weekend
Sue Johnston was
53 in Brookside: The Lost Weekend
as 'Sheila Grant'.
Sat, Nov 15 1997
Poster of Face
Face
Sue Johnston was
53 in Face
as 'Alice'.
Fri, Sep 26 1997
Poster of Preaching to the Perverted
Preaching to the Perverted
Sue Johnston was
53 in Preaching to the Perverted
as 'Esmeralda'.
Fri, Jul 04 1997
Poster of Brassed Off
Brassed Off
Sue Johnston was
52 in Brassed Off
as 'Vera'.
Fri, Nov 01 1996
Poster of Measure for Measure
Measure for Measure
Sue Johnston was
50 in Measure for Measure
as 'Mistress Overdone'.
Sat, Nov 05 1994
Poster of Bitter Harvest
Bitter Harvest
Sue Johnston was
48 in Bitter Harvest
as 'Miriam Johnson'.
Wed, Jul 22 1992
Poster of The Cockfields Christmas Special
The Cockfields Christmas Special
Sue Johnston will be
80+ in The Cockfields Christmas Special
Unreleased
Poster of Bilby
Bilby
Sue Johnston will be
80+ in Bilby
as 'Nancy'.
Unreleased

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 Generation Z
Generation Z
Sue Johnston was
80+ in Generation Z
as 'Cecily'.
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Sun, Oct 13 2024
Poster of Ricky, Sue & a Trip or Two
Ricky, Sue & a Trip or Two
Sue Johnston was
80+ in Ricky, Sue & a Trip or Two
as 'Herself'.
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 19 2024
Poster of Truelove
Truelove
Sue Johnston was
80+ in Truelove
as 'Marion'.
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Wed, Jan 03 2024
Poster of The Responder
The Responder
Sue Johnston was
78+ in The Responder
as 'Madge'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 24 2022
Poster of Kensington Palace: Behind Closed Doors
Kensington Palace: Behind Closed Doors
Sue Johnston was
77+ in Kensington Palace: Behind Closed Doors
as 'Narrator'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jun 24 2021
Poster of Time
Time
Sue Johnston was
77+ in Time
as 'June Cobden'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 06 2021
Poster of The Cockfields
The Cockfields
Sue Johnston was
75+ in The Cockfields
as 'Sue'.
First Air Date
Tue, Nov 12 2019
Poster of DNA Journey
DNA Journey
Sue Johnston was
75+ in DNA Journey
as 'Self'.
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Sun, Nov 10 2019
Poster of Age Before Beauty
Age Before Beauty
Sue Johnston was
74+ in Age Before Beauty
as 'Ivy-Rae Regan'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jul 31 2018
Poster of Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule
Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule
Sue Johnston was
73+ in Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 02 2017
Poster of Rovers
Rovers
Sue Johnston was
72+ in Rovers
as 'Doreen'.
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Tue, May 24 2016
Poster of Being Eileen
Being Eileen
Sue Johnston was
69+ in Being Eileen
as 'Eileen Lewis'.
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Mon, Feb 04 2013
Poster of Gates
Gates
Sue Johnston was
68+ in Gates
as 'Miss Hunter'.
First Air Date
Tue, Aug 14 2012
Poster of Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
Sue Johnston was
67+ in Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
as 'Self - Participant'.
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Mon, Oct 24 2011
Poster of Sugartown
Sugartown
Sue Johnston was
67+ in Sugartown
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 24 2011
Poster of Baby Hospital
Baby Hospital
Sue Johnston was
67+ in Baby Hospital
First Air Date
Tue, Jun 14 2011
Poster of Downton Abbey
Downton Abbey
Sue Johnston was
66+ in Downton Abbey
as 'Miss Denker'.
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Sun, Sep 26 2010
Poster of A Passionate Woman
A Passionate Woman
Sue Johnston was
66+ in A Passionate Woman
as 'Betty (1980s)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 11 2010
Poster of Little Dorrit
Little Dorrit
Sue Johnston was
64+ in Little Dorrit
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 26 2008
Poster of The Alan Titchmarsh Show
The Alan Titchmarsh Show
Sue Johnston was
63+ in The Alan Titchmarsh Show
as 'Self'.
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Mon, Sep 03 2007
Poster of Would I Lie to You?
Would I Lie to You?
Sue Johnston was
63+ in Would I Lie to You?
as 'Self'.
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Sat, Jun 16 2007
Poster of Jam and Jerusalem
Jam and Jerusalem
Sue Johnston was
62+ in Jam and Jerusalem
as 'Sal Vine'.
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Fri, Nov 24 2006
Poster of The One Show
The One Show
Sue Johnston was
62+ in The One Show
as 'Self - Guest'.
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Mon, Aug 14 2006
Poster of The Street
The Street
Sue Johnston was
62+ in The Street
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 13 2006
Poster of Who Do You Think You Are?
Who Do You Think You Are?
Sue Johnston was
60+ in Who Do You Think You Are?
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 12 2004
Poster of The Paul O'Grady Show
The Paul O'Grady Show
Sue Johnston was
60+ in The Paul O'Grady Show
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 11 2004
Poster of Strictly Come Dancing
Strictly Come Dancing
Sue Johnston was
60+ in Strictly Come Dancing
as 'Self'.
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Sat, May 15 2004
Poster of Timeshift
Timeshift
Sue Johnston was
58+ in Timeshift
as 'Self - Narrator'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 10 2002
Poster of Cutting It
Cutting It
Sue Johnston was
58+ in Cutting It
as 'Caroline Ferraday'.
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 16 2002
Poster of My Uncle Silas
My Uncle Silas
Sue Johnston was
57+ in My Uncle Silas
as 'Mrs. Betts'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 28 2001
Poster of Waking the Dead
Waking the Dead
Sue Johnston was
57+ in Waking the Dead
as 'Dr. Grace Foley'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 18 2001
Poster of Loose Women
Loose Women
Sue Johnston was
55+ in Loose Women
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 06 1999
Poster of Sex, Chips & Rock n' Roll
Sex, Chips & Rock n' Roll
Sue Johnston was
55+ in Sex, Chips & Rock n' Roll
as 'Irma'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 05 1999
Poster of The Royle Family
The Royle Family
Sue Johnston was
54+ in The Royle Family
as 'Barbara Royle'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 14 1998
Poster of The Jump
The Jump
Sue Johnston was
54+ in The Jump
as 'Maeve Brunos'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 06 1998
Poster of Duck Patrol
Duck Patrol
Sue Johnston was
54+ in Duck Patrol
as 'Val Rutland'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 19 1998
Poster of Parkinson
Parkinson
Sue Johnston was
54+ in Parkinson
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 09 1998
Poster of Crime Traveller
Crime Traveller
Sue Johnston was
53+ in Crime Traveller
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 01 1997
Poster of Hetty Wainthropp Investigates
Hetty Wainthropp Investigates
Sue Johnston was
52+ in Hetty Wainthropp Investigates
as 'Helga Allowby'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 03 1996
Poster of Luv
Luv
Sue Johnston was
49+ in Luv
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Tue, Mar 09 1993
Poster of Full Stretch
Full Stretch
Sue Johnston was
49+ in Full Stretch
as 'Grace Robbins'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 05 1993
Poster of A Touch of Frost
A Touch of Frost
Sue Johnston was
48+ in A Touch of Frost
as 'Phyllis Bowman'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 06 1992
Poster of Performance
Performance
Sue Johnston was
47+ in Performance
as 'Mistress Overdone'.
First Air Date
Fri, Feb 22 1991
Poster of Medics
Medics
Sue Johnston was
46+ in Medics
First Air Date
Wed, Nov 14 1990
Poster of Inspector Morse
Inspector Morse
Sue Johnston was
43+ in Inspector Morse
as 'Mrs. Bailey'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 06 1987
Poster of Brookside
Brookside
Sue Johnston was
38+ in Brookside
as 'Sheila Grant'.
First Air Date
Tue, Nov 02 1982
Poster of Today
Today
Sue Johnston was
8+ in Today
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 14 1952