Rebecca Atkinson (born 22 September 1983) is an English actress, known for portraying Karen Maguire in Shameless from 2004 until 2013.[1][better source needed]
Rebecca Atkinson | |
|---|---|
| Born | 22 September 1983 Salford, England |
| Other names | Rebecca Batt |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Known for | Shameless |
| Partner | Ben Batt |
| Children | Jack Batt |
Early life and education
editAtkinson studied theatre and dance at Preston College.[2]
Career
editBefore her television appearances, Atkinson attended the David Johnson Drama and taught dancing in Goostrey for the Glenda Ann School of Dancing.[3]
In 2004, Atkinson began playing Karen Maguire in Channel 4's popular comedy drama series, Shameless, and appeared in all 11 series.[4] She has also appeared in Life On Mars, Ideal and BBC Three sitcom Trexx and Flipside. In October 2016, Atkinson joined the cast of BBC Scotland soap opera, River City, as Belinda Roberts.
She has had minor parts in many shows, including playing Asia in four episodes of BBC comedy series Ideal, and two episodes of New Street Law, where she played a character named Susie Hardwick. She appeared in Heartbeat in 2002 and 2006 playing two different characters. She has also had single appearances in Life on Mars, Holby City, The Bill, Coronation Street, Doctors and The Royal. She appeared in Children's Ward. She also appeared in the film adaptation of Kevin Sampson's Awaydays, released in 2009.[5] She has now had a role in Wait For Me (2023) playing Lisa.[6]
Personal life
editHer partner is Shameless co-star, Ben Batt, who played Joe Pritchard. They met on the set in 2008, the couple have a son, born in 2016.[7]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Now You See Her | Girl | Minor role |
| 2009 | Awaydays | Sonya | |
| 2014 | Film: The Movie | Heather Cleveland | |
| 2023 | Wait for Me | Lisa |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Coronation Street | Stephanie Mills | 3 episode |
| Heartbeat | Linda | 1 episode | |
| 2003 | The Royal | Suzanne | 1 episode |
| 2004–2013 | Shameless | Karen Maguire | Series regular |
| 2005 | The Bill | Caitlin Vicars | 1 episode |
| Doctors | Sharon Irvine | 1 episode | |
| 2006 | Holby City | Savanna | 1 episode |
| Life on Mars | Tina | 1 episode | |
| 2005–2006 | Ideal | Asia | Recurring role |
| 2006 | Heartbeat | Hayley Fenton | 1 episode |
| 2006–2007 | New Street Law | Susie Hardwick | 2 episodes |
| 2008 | Trexx and Flipside | Amber | 1 episode |
| 2010 | Moving On | Kaycee | 1 episode |
| 2014 | Staff Room | Leigh | 1 episode |
| 2015 | Doctors | Sadie Mawby | 1 episode |
| 2016 | Moving On | Laura | 1 episode |
| 2016–2017 | River City | Belinda Roberts | 7 episodes |
| 2017 | Doctors | Hayley Armsden | 1 episode |
| 2019 | Holby City | Denise Mullins | 1 episode |
| Flatmates | Erin | 3 episodes | |
| 2021 | Silent Witness | Dr Benning | 1 episode |
References
edit- ^ Thompson, Melissa (10 September 2012). "'I'm so glad I no longer have to drop my knickers': Shameless star Becky Atkinson on the ups and downs playing Karen Armstrong". mirror. Retrieved 2 February 2019.
- ^ Murray, Janet (20 March 2007). "College days: Rebecca Atkinson". The Guardian. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
- ^ "Rebecca Atkinson.net". Veribo. Archived from the original on 22 June 2013. Retrieved 26 November 2012.
- ^ "Atkinson: It's the end of an era". The Westmorland Gazette. Retrieved 2 February 2019.
- ^ Hellomagazine.com (8 October 2009). "Rebecca Atkinson. Biography, news, photos and videos". hellomagazine.com. Retrieved 2 February 2019.
- ^ "Wait For Me Cast Page". 7 February 2023.
- ^ "Former Shameless star Rebecca Atkinson on motherhood and moving to Glasgow for River City". Sunday Post. Retrieved 2 February 2019.
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