Georgia Taylor facts for kids

Georgia Taylor (born Claire Marie Jackson on February 26, 1980) is a talented English actress. She is well-known for her roles in popular TV shows. These include playing Toyah Battersby in the soap opera Coronation Street and Ruth Winters in the medical drama Casualty. She also appeared as Kate Barker in the crime series Law & Order: UK.

Early Life

Georgia Taylor was born Claire Marie Jackson in Wigan, Greater Manchester, England. This was on February 26, 1980. When she was a teenager, she attended the Willpower Youth Theatre in Wigan. This is where she started learning about acting.

Acting Career

Georgia Taylor began her acting journey in 1997. She joined the cast of Coronation Street as Toyah Battersby. This role quickly made her a familiar face on TV. In 2001, she won a special award. It was the Best Dramatic Performance at the British Soap Awards for her work as Toyah.

She left Coronation Street in 2003. After that, she appeared in several other TV shows. These included Where the Heart Is and Life on Mars.

In September 2016, fans were excited to hear that Georgia would return to Coronation Street. She came back as Toyah Battersby on Christmas Day 2016. She has been a regular on the show ever since.

Other TV and Film Roles

In 2004, Georgia played Shyanne Holden in the series Blackpool. She also appeared in its follow-up, Viva Blackpool.

In 2006, she acted in the film The History Boys. She played a character named Fiona. She also had a small part in the 2008 film The Bank Job.

From 2007 to 2011, Georgia was a main character in the BBC medical drama Casualty. She played Ruth Winters, a doctor. She left the show in December 2011.

Later, in 2013 and 2014, Georgia took on another important TV role. She played Kate Barker in the crime series Law & Order: UK. She was a Junior Crown Prosecutor for two seasons.

Personal Life

Georgia Taylor lives in Bristol. She met her partner, actor Mark Letheren, while working on the TV show Casualty.

Awards and Achievements

Georgia Taylor has been recognized for her acting skills many times.

• In 2001, she won the Best Dramatic Performance award at The British Soap Awards for her role in Coronation Street.
• She has also been nominated for several National Television Awards. These include Most Popular Actress and Drama Performance.
• Her work on Casualty and Coronation Street has earned her nominations for Best Actress at the Inside Soap Awards and TV Choice Awards.