Sally Carman facts for kids

Sally Carman-Duttine is an English actress. She was born in Mexborough, a town in South Yorkshire, England. Sally is well-known for her roles in popular British TV shows. She played Kelly Maguire in the comedy-drama series Shameless. Later, she became famous for her role as Abi Franklin in the long-running soap opera Coronation Street.

Acting Career

Sally Carman started her journey in acting at a young age. When she was 18, she went to a famous drama school in London called LAMDA. This school helped her learn many skills for her acting career.

Early TV Roles

Sally first appeared on television in 1998 in an episode of City Central. Her first major TV role was in 2000. She played Bridget Salsabill in the British drama Bomber. Over the years, she also acted in other well-known shows. These include Doctors, Heartbeat, and Holby City. She also appeared in the TV film A is for Acid.

Becoming a Main Character

In 2005, Sally joined the cast of Shameless. She played the character of Kelly Maguire. At first, it was a smaller role. But by 2008, her character became more important. From 2009 to 2013, she was a main cast member on the show.

In 2011, Sally also acted in the film Tyrannosaur. This movie was written and directed by Paddy Considine. She played a character named Marie in the film.

More TV Appearances

Sally continued to appear in various TV dramas. In 2013, she was in an episode of Moving On called "The Shrine." She played Sarah, one of the main characters in that episode. She also appeared in the second series of the BBC 1 drama Prisoners' Wives. In this show, she played Kim Haines, the wife of a man who was wrongly accused of a crime.

Stage Work

Besides TV and film, Sally has also performed on stage. In September 2014, she played Mrs. Casper in a play called Kes. This play was based on the book A Kestrel for a Knave. It was performed at Cast in Doncaster. In July 2015, Sally was the main actor in a musical play called Dreamers. This show ran at the Oldham Coliseum theatre.

Joining Coronation Street

In 2016, Sally played DCI Sally Butcher in the final episodes of Silent Witness Series 19. Then, in October 2017, Sally Carman joined the cast of Coronation Street. This is a very popular and long-running ITV soap opera. She took on the role of Abi Franklin. Abi is the mother of a teenage character named Seb Franklin.

Awards and Recognitions

Sally Carman has been recognized for her acting talent. She has been nominated for and won several awards for her roles.

Personal Life

Sally Carman is married to her Coronation Street co-star, Joe Duttine. Joe plays the character of Tim Metcalfe on the show. They got married in 2022. Sally is also a Christian. She found her faith in 2015 and was baptized in 2019.