Jane Cox facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Jane Cox
Cox in 2013
Born	(1952-05-13) 13 May 1952 (age 73) London, England
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1980–present
Known for	Allsorts (1991–1995) Emmerdale (1996–2020, 2024)

Jane Cox is an English actress born on May 13, 1952. She is most famous for playing Lisa Dingle in the TV show Emmerdale. She played this role for a very long time, from 1996 to 2019. She also made short appearances in 2020 and 2024. In 2011, she was nominated for an award for being a great actress in a soap opera.

Jane Cox's Acting Journey

Jane Cox has appeared in many popular TV shows. Before joining Emmerdale, she was known for playing JJ in a children's show called Allsorts. This show was on TV from 1991 to 1995. She also had roles in other well-known series like Coronation Street, Hetty Wainthropp Investigates, and The Bill. She even appeared on a fun game show called Lily Savage's Blankety Blank.

Leaving Emmerdale

In March 2019, Jane Cox announced she would be leaving Emmerdale. She had played Lisa Dingle for 23 years! Her character's final main appearance was on May 24, 2019. She later made a special voice appearance on June 6, 2019, as a farewell to her character. Jane Cox also briefly returned to voice Lisa Dingle in October and November 2020. She made another brief return in 2024.

TV Shows and Movies

Jane Cox has been in many different TV shows and films throughout her career. Here are some of her notable roles:

• My Father's House (1981) – She played a Sister.
• The Spoils of War (1981) – She was a Nurse.
• The Return of the Antelope (1986, 1988) – She played Ethel the Cook in several episodes.
• The Monocled Mutineer (1986) – She had an unnamed role.
• Bulman (1987) – She played Diana White.
• Testimony: The Story of Shostakovich (1988) – This was a film where she played The Widow.
• Coronation Street (1991) – She appeared as Mrs. Shaw in three episodes.
• Allsorts (1991–1995) – She was a main character, JJ.
• Brookside (1994) – She played a Counsellor.
• The Bill (1994) – She was Mrs. Cattini.
• The Governor (1995) – She played Sarah Smith.
• The Ghostbusters of East Finchley (1995) – She played Brenda in six episodes.
• Hetty Wainthrop Investigates (1996) – She played Aileen.
• Emmerdale (1996–2020, 2024) – Her most famous role as Lisa Dingle in over 2,600 episodes.
• Emmerdale: The Dingles Down Under (1997) – A spin-off film where she played Lisa Dingle.
• Lily Savage's Blankety Blank (2001) – She appeared as herself.
• Emmerdale: The Dingles For Richer for Poorer (2010) – Another Emmerdale spin-off film as Lisa Dingle.
• Mrs Peppercorn's Magical Reading Room (2011) – A short film where she played Mrs. Libby.

Awards and Nominations

Jane Cox has been recognized for her acting with several awards and nominations:

• 2005: Nominated for Best Actress at The British Soap Awards.
• 2011: Shortlisted for Best Actress at The British Soap Awards.
• 2011: Nominated for Best Soap Actress at the TV Choice Awards.
• 2011: Nominated for Best Actress at the Inside Soap Awards.
• 2019: Won the Best Exit award at the Inside Soap Awards for her departure from Emmerdale.