Tanya Franks

Quick Facts

Full Name	Tanya Franks
Occupation	Tv Actress
Date Of Birth	Aug 16, 1967(1967-08-16)
Age	57
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Leo

Tanya Franks Biography

Tanya Franks is one of the most popular and richest TV Actress who was born on August 16, 1967 in England, United Kingdom. Most famous for her character Rainie Cross in the British soap show EastEnders and well- known for her lead parts as two characters known as Karen on BBC Three’s Pulling as well as on channel Five’s Family Affairs. She also played DI Rowanne Morell in the popular ITV police drama The Bill.

She as well as comic She and comedian Steve Edge were both in the cast of the British mockumentary series The Cup. were both part of the crew of The Cup, the British mockumentary show The Cup.

Franks worked for 14 years in theatre both in the UK and abroad. Her roles included the title role in Tess at The Kings Head Theatre in London in 1989 which was Time Out’s Critics Choice, and Sylv in Steven Berkoff’s 25th Anniversary production of East at the Vaudeville Theatre in London’s West End and on tour. Tanya then rose to prominence when her TV career began in 2000, after being cast in the Channel 5 soap opera Family Affairs as Karen Ellis. Franks continued in the soap opera for three years, with storylines including a cancer scare, infertility, surrogacy, and a child custody battle, before leaving the series in 2003. In 2004, Franks was cast as DI Rowanne Morell in the long-running ITV1 police serial-drama The Bill. Franks stayed with the serial for over a year, with her character investigating various murders of police officers and police corruption.

Franks founded Stock-pot Productions in 1993. Theatre credits included Scenes of Shaw at London’s Theatre Museum starring Les Dennis and the late Paul Eddington; Deckchairs at London’s Kings Head Theatre in which Tanya also co- starred. Co-productions included the national tour of You Don’t Kiss and All Fall Away which the Guardian named Pick of the Week with Tanya playing the lead role at the Latchmere Theatre (now Theatre 503). The company has made three short films, the last of which Franks wrote, produced, and starred in, entitled One Day. It was officially selected at several national and international film festivals and was Kodak best short film finalist. In addition to Franks, the film starred Tim McInnerny as well as Toby Stephens in a small part.

She spent her first few years in London’s South East’s Woolwich neighborhood.

Tanya Franks Net Worth

Tanya Franks is one of the richest Tv Actress from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Tanya Franks 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Before she began her career in television she established an stage, screen and radio production firm called Stock-pot Productions.

Her numerous stage credits include performances as the lead actress in the production Sing Yer Heart Out For The Lads as well as for her role in the UK traveling production Sherlock Holmes: The Best Kept Secret.

Tanya Franks (born 16 August 1967) is an English actress, writer and producer. She had starring roles on the television shows Family Affairs, The Bill, Pulling, EastEnders, and Broadchurch. Franks is also the founder of Stock-pot Productions, a film and theatre production company.

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Who is Tanya Franks Dating?

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In 2008, Franks starred as Sandra Farrell in the BBC Two mocumentary The Cup. In 2009, Franks appeared in an episode of the E4 teen drama Skins. In 2010, she appeared in an episode of the BBC1 time-travelling drama Ashes to Ashes. From September 2010 to August 2011, Franks starred as a series regular in the CBBC comedy serial Hotel Trubble. Franks also appears in Episode 7, Series 9 of New Tricks as literary agent Roxanne Guthrie. In 2013 she was a guest lead in an episode of “Pramface” as Fiona. Tanya plays Richard Burton’s wife, Sybil, in the 2012 made-for-television film Liz & Dick. In 2013 Tanya played Lucy Stevens, sister to DC Ellie Miller played by Olivia Colman, in the award- winning series Broadchurch. She also played Mandy in the E4 sitcom Chewing Gum in 2015 and earlier in 2016 she played Carol in the hit BBC comedy series Mum. In 2018, Franks appeared in an episode of Inside No 9.

Facts & Trivia

Tanya Ranked on the list of most popular TV Actress. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Tanya Franks celebrates birthday on August 16 of every year.

Does Tanya Franks have any children?

Tanya and James don’t have any children or pets. They live at home together in Kent where she is learning to love gardening. She told the Mirror: “I’ve only just learned to look after a flower, never mind a pet.”

What age is Tanya Franks?

54 years (August 16, 1967)

How old is rainy from EastEnders?

Tanya Franks, 51 , is an actress, writer and producer from London. She is best known for starring in Family Affairs, The Bill, Pulling, Lucy Stevens in Broadchurch and as Rainie Cross in EastEnders.

Who is Tanya brannings sister?

Tanya then has to face her sister, Rainie (Tanya Franks) , turning up as she did the year before, claiming she is clean of drugs, though tests positive, so Tanya orders her to leave. Tanya then starts a relationship with Max’s brother Jack Branning (Scott Maslen) and Max tries to split them up.

Who plays Karen in pulling?

It is about three single female friends who live in Hackney, East London. It was co-written by Sharon Horgan and Dennis Kelly and stars Horgan as Donna, Tanya Franks as Karen, Rebekah Staton as Louise and Cavan Clerkin as Karl. Pulling was the last comedy show developed by Harry Thompson before his death.