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 who was born on May 13, 1952, in London, England. She is best known for playing the character Lisa Dingle in the popular TV show Emmerdale. She played this role for a very long time, from 1996 to 2019, and then made a few special appearances in 2020 and 2024. Her amazing acting even earned her a nomination for the British Soap Award for Best Actress in 2011.

Jane Cox's Acting Journey

Jane Cox has appeared in many different TV shows throughout her career. Before she became famous as Lisa Dingle, she had roles in other well-known series.

Early TV Roles

Jane Cox acted in episodes of several popular British TV shows. These include Coronation Street, Hetty Wainthropp Investigates, and The Bill. She also appeared on the fun game show Lily Savage's Blankety Blank.

Starring in Allsorts

One of her most memorable roles before Emmerdale was playing a character named JJ. She was part of a children's entertainment series called Allsorts. This show ran from 1991 to 1995, and many kids enjoyed watching her on screen.

Her Time on Emmerdale

Jane Cox joined the cast of Emmerdale in 1996 as Lisa Dingle. This role became a huge part of her career. She played Lisa for 23 years, becoming a beloved character to many viewers.

In March 2019, Jane announced that she would be leaving Emmerdale. Her character, Lisa Dingle, made her final appearance on May 24, 2019. However, Jane's voice was heard one last time on June 6, 2019, as a special farewell to her character. She even made a few more voice appearances in October and November 2020, and again in 2024.

What Jane Cox Has Acted In

Here is a list of some of the TV shows and films Jane Cox has been a part of:

Awards and Nominations

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