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Caroline Aherne Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1963-12-24

Birthplace:
Ealing, London, England, UK

Credits:
29 Total Roles

Caroline Aherne

Acting

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Biography

Caroline Aherne was a BAFTA winning comic writer and actress best known for her comic character Mrs Merton and for her sitcom The Royle Family. In the mid '90s she went by the name Caroline Hook, having taken her husband's name (New Order bassist Peter Hook) but reverted back to Aherne following their divorce. She died from cancer in 2016 at the age of 52.

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2023 Caroline Aherne: Queen of Comedy MOVIE Self (archive footage)
2023 Ricky Tomlinson Remembers... The Royle Family MOVIE Denise Royle (archive footage)
2023 The Royle Family - Down the Back of the Sofa MOVIE Self / Denise Best (archive footage)
2020 The Fast Show: Just a Load of Blooming Catchphrases MOVIE Various Characters (Archive)
2016 Caroline Aherne at the BBC MOVIE Archive Material
2016 British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves MOVIE Denise Best (archive footage) (uncredited)
2013 Strange Hill High TV Stephanie / Various (voice)
2013 Gogglebox TV Narrator
2012 The Royle Family: Barbara's Old Ring MOVIE Denise Best
2010 The Royle Family: Joe's Crackers MOVIE Denise

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