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Suranne Jones is a British actor best known for playing Karen McDonald in Coronation Street.

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Best Known For:The television show Coronation Street
Breakthrough:Began appearing as Karen McDonald in Coronation Street in 2000

10 Quick Facts About Suranne Jones

  • Full Name: Suranne Jones
  • Nationality: British
  • Profession: Entertainer
  • Known For: The television show Coronation Street
  • Date of Birth: August 27, 1978
  • Age: 48 years old
  • Place of Birth: Chadderton, Greater Manchester, England
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Laurence Akers
  • Popular As: Sarah Ann Jones

Suranne Jones Age

Suranne Jones is 48 years old. She was born on August 27, 1978, and her zodiac sign is Virgo.

Suranne Jones Height

Suranne Jones stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches. This is approximately 170 cm.

Education

Her educational background includes studies at Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School and Oldham Theatre Workshop.

  • Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School
  • Oldham Theatre Workshop
    • Qualification: BTEC National Diploma
    • Field of Study: Performing Arts

Career & Work

Suranne Jones' career includes acting and entertainment roles with TeamAkers Productions.

Role: Screen actor and producer
Period: 2025–2026
Organization: TeamAkers Productions
Role: Co-creator and executive producer
Period: 2023 onward
Details: Production company run with Laurence Akers; work includes Maryland and Frauds.
Role: Drama lead and executive producer
Period: 2018–2023
Role: Television drama lead
Period: 2011–2016
Role: Soap-opera actress
Period: 2000–2004

Rise to Fame

Suranne Jones rose to prominence for her role on the television show Coronation Street.

Notable Works

Notable screen roles include Coronation Street, Vincent, and Unforgiven.

  • TV Show: Coronation Street (Karen McDonald, 2000-2004)
  • TV Show: Vincent (Beth Goddard, 2005-2006)
  • TV Show: Unforgiven (Ruth Slater, 2009)
  • TV Show: Scott & Bailey (Rachel Bailey, 2011-2016)
  • TV Show: Doctor Foster (Gemma Foster, 2015-2017)
  • TV Show: Save Me (Claire McGory, 2018-2020)
  • TV Show: Gentleman Jack (Anne Lister, 2019-2022)
  • TV Show: Vigil (Amy Silva, 2021-2026)

Awards & Achievements

  • British Academy Television Award, Leading Actress — BAFTA — 2016 — Doctor Foster

Suranne Jones Family & Relationships

Suranne Jones is married to Laurence Akers. She has 1 sibling, Gary Jones.

  • Father: Christopher Jones
  • Mother: Jenny Jones
  • Siblings:
    • Gary Jones

Lesser Known Facts

  • Earned a BTEC National Diploma in Performing Arts rather than attending university before her acting career.
  • Her birth name is Sarah Ann Jones; Suranne is her professional name.

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Suranne Jones
  • Popular As: Sarah Ann Jones
  • Gender: Female
  • Occupation: Entertainer
  • Nationality: British
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: White

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: August 27, 1978
  • Age: 48
  • Birthday: August 27
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo
  • Place of Birth: Chadderton, Greater Manchester, England

Measurements

  • Height: 5 ft 7 in
  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Hair Color: Brown

Family & Relationships

  • Father: Christopher Jones
  • Mother: Jenny Jones
  • Siblings: Gary Jones
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Laurence Akers

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $35,000–$450,000 (Estimated range)
  • Net Worth: $150,000–$10,000,000 (Estimated range)
  • Source of Income: Acting contracts and related professional work

Related Biographies

  • Laurence Akers (Spouse • Husband and collaborator in TeamAkers Productions.)

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