Barbara Knox
Barbara Knox MBE | |
|---|---|
| Born | Barbara Brothwood 30 September 1933 Oldham, Lancashire, England |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1949–present |
| Known for | Coronation Street (1964, 1972–)[1] |
| Spouse(s) | Denis Mullany (m. 1956–1977, divorced) John Knox (m. 1977–1994, divorced) |
| Children | 3 |
Barbara Knox MBE (née Brothwood, formerly Mullaney; born 30 September 1933) is an English actress. She is known for her portrayal of newsagent Rita Sullivan in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street. She has been a full-time cast member for over 50 years, having appeared for one episode as Rita in December 1964, before becoming a regular cast member from January 1972 onwards. Knox is currently the second longest-serving cast member in the show.
Personal life[change | change source]
On 28 March 2014, it was reported that she had been arrested on suspicion of driving while under the influence of alcohol in her home town of Knutsford, Cheshire.[2] On 4 April, Knox was formally charged, and she appeared at Macclesfield Magistrates' Court on 24 April.[3] On 23 January 2015, she changed her plea to guilty. She was banned from driving for a year, as well as being fined £3,000 and £1,750 in costs.[4]
References[change | change source]
- ↑ "Opportunity Knox". Oldham Chronicle. 4 October 2010. Retrieved 19 June 2014.
- ↑ "Corrie actress in drink-drive arrest". 28 March 2014 – via www.bbc.co.uk.
- ↑ Mathews, Jane (4 April 2014). "Coronation Street's Barbara Knox charged with drink driving". Express.co.uk.
- ↑ "Corrie star admits drink-driving". 23 January 2015 – via www.bbc.co.uk.
Other websites[change | change source]
- Barbara Knox on IMDb
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