Christine Hargreaves facts for kids

Christine Hargreaves (born March 22, 1939 – died August 12, 1984) was an English actress. She was born in Salford, a town in Lancashire, England. Christine was best known for playing the character Christine Hardman in the famous TV show Coronation Street. She was on the show from 1960 to 1963.

Christine Hargreaves was one of the very first actors to join the cast of Coronation Street. Her first appearance was in the second episode of the show. She acted in many episodes until she left in March 1963. Besides Coronation Street, she also appeared in the movie Pink Floyd—The Wall, where she played the main character Pink's mother. She was also known for her role as a single mother in the 1978 TV play The Spongers, which was part of the BBC's Play For Today series. Christine also appeared several times in the police TV drama Juliet Bravo, playing different characters.

Christine Hargreaves had a daughter named Rosie Weeks Hargreaves. Rosie was born in Hampstead, London, in December 1974. Rosie's father is the bass guitarist Willie Weeks.

Her Life and Work

Christine Hargreaves had a busy acting career. She worked in both television and movies. Her roles often showed her talent for playing strong and memorable characters. She was a respected actress during her time.

Movies and TV Shows

Christine Hargreaves acted in several films and television programs. Here is a list of some of her work:

• Strictly for the Birds (1963)
• The Reckoning (1969)
• The Hireling (1973)
• It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet (1975)
• An American Werewolf in London (1981)
• Pink Floyd—The Wall (1982)
• Juliet Bravo, episode "Breaching the Peace" (1982)
• Nineteen Eighty-Four (1984)
• Nineteen Nineteen (1985)

Her Death

Christine Hargreaves passed away in August 1984. She was 45 years old. She died in London, England, from a brain hemorrhage.

See also

In Spanish: Christine Hargreaves para niños