Patti Clare facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Patti Clare
Clare in 2022
Born	(1976-03-03) 3 March 1976 (age 49) Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Nationality	British
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1996–present
Employer	ITV
Known for	Role of Mary Taylor in Coronation Street
Awards	British Soap Award for Best Comedy Performance in 2011, 2013 and 2016

Patti Clare is a talented British actress. She was born on March 3, 1976, in Manchester, England. Many people know her best for her role as Mary Taylor in the popular TV show Coronation Street. She has played this character since 2008. Patti Clare has won the British Soap Award for Best Comedy Performance three times, in 2011, 2013, and 2016.

Patti Clare's Acting Journey

Early Life and Theatre Work

Patti Clare grew up in Manchester. Before she became famous on television, she gained a lot of experience acting in plays. She performed in many theatre productions. For example, in 2000, she played Edith in a play called Blithe Spirit in Glasgow. Later, in 2005, she took on the role of Mrs. Micawber in a play based on David Copperfield.

After working a lot in theatre, Patti wanted to try acting on television. She was advised that to achieve this, she should temporarily stop taking theatre roles.

Joining Coronation Street

In September 2008, while working as a receptionist, Patti Clare got a big opportunity. She was offered the part of Mary Taylor in the TV show Coronation Street. Her first appearance on the show was on November 26, 2008. The character of Mary was originally only planned to be in five episodes.

However, Mary Taylor became very popular. After her first short time on the show, Patti was offered a new contract. She returned to Coronation Street in January 2010 and has been a regular part of the cast ever since.

Other TV Roles

Before and during her time as Mary Taylor, Patti Clare also appeared in other television shows. She had small roles in the children's fantasy series Young Dracula. She also appeared in an episode of the science-fiction series Torchwood in 2008. Other roles included an episode of the historical medical drama Casualty 1909 and an episode of the BBC soap opera Doctors. In 2010, she also appeared in a Coronation Street spin-off film called Coronation Street: A Knight's Tale.

Awards and Recognition

Patti Clare is well-known for her funny scenes in Coronation Street. Her comedic acting has earned her several awards. She was nominated for 'Funniest Performance' at the 2011 Inside Soap Awards. She then won the 'Best Comedy Performance' award at the British Soap Awards in 2011, 2013, and 2016. These awards show how much her talent for comedy is appreciated.

Patti Clare's Acting Work

Here is a list of some of the TV shows and films Patti Clare has appeared in: