Maureen Jane Beattie was born on 14 August 1953 and is an Irish-born, Scottish actress of both stage and screen.
10 Facts About Maureen Beattie
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Maureen Beattie is the eldest of four children, and is the sister of Louise Beattie who appeared in Emmerdale in 2000 as Chris Tate's lawyer Laura Johnstone.
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Maureen Beattie was born in the seaside resort of Bundoran, Co Donegal, whilst her father was appearing at the town's St Patrick's Hall.
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Maureen Beattie returned home to Glasgow, when she was two weeks old.
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Maureen Beattie graduated in 1974 with a Diploma in Dramatic Arts.
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Maureen Beattie has worked extensively in television where her roles include Casualty, Bramwell, The Bill, Ruffian Hearts, The Long Roads, Wing and a Prayer and All Night Long.
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In 2007, Maureen Beattie appeared in the feature film Finding Bob McArthur as Russian actress, Svetlana.
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In 2017, Maureen Beattie joined the Young Vic cast of Federico Garcia Lorca's Yerma.
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In 2020, Maureen Beattie played Carol Kendrick in Deadwater Fell, a four-episode British television crime series.
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Maureen Beattie was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire in the 2020 New Year Honours for services to the entertainment industry.