Maxine Peake_
Westhoughton, Lancashire, England, UK
"Born "
Born
Westhoughton, Lancashire, England, UK
Birthday
Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Known For
Actor
Occupations
Film director, Film actor, Actor
Birthday
(Sunday)
Birthplace
Westhoughton, Lancashire, England, UK
Nationality
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Education
University of Salford, Canon Slade School, Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Westhoughton High School
Zodiac Sign
♋ Cancer
Chinese Zodiac
虎 Tiger
Popularity
Tier B -- 40,542 Wikipedia views/month
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 27
Career
Career spanning 23 years (2002-2025)
Year context
Born in 1974 -- Nixon resigns over Watergate; Ford becomes president; Richard Nixon / Gerald Ford was US president
Year 1974 →
Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Tiger
DROPTHE GOOD_
15
Notable
out of 100
Most people on Earth score 0. Only those with measurable positive impact appear on this scale.
Human Impact
0
Innovation
0
Giving
18
Sustainability
57
Cultural Uplift
58
Public Vote
★
★
★
★
★
Be the first to vote
Filmography (18)
Biography
Maxine Peake (born 14 July 1974) is an English stage, radio, film and television actress, playwright, producer, director and political activist, who made her name as Twinkle in Victoria Wood's sitcom Dinnerladies. She has since played Veronica in Channel 4's Manchester-based drama series Shameless, barrister Martha Costello in the BBC legal drama Silk and Grace Middleton in The Village. She is also an accomplished stage actress, having played the title role in Hamlet, and had a role in the 2014 film The Theory of Everything. In 2018 she played the lead in the film Funny Cow and had a starring role in Mike Leigh's epic Peterloo, a film very close to her heart.
Related People
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Maxine Peake?
Maxine Peake is 51 years old, born on .
Where was Maxine Peake born?
Maxine Peake was born in Westhoughton, Lancashire, England, UK.
What movies or shows has Maxine Peake been in?
Maxine Peake has 18 credits in our database. Notable titles include I Swear (2025), Say Nothing (2024), Tish (2023), Anne (2022), Rules of the Game (2022).
What is Maxine Peake known for?
Maxine Peake is primarily known as an actor. Maxine Peake (born 14 July 1974) is an English stage, radio, film and television actress, playwright, producer, director and political activist, who made her name…
Where can I find more information about Maxine Peake?
You can find more about Maxine Peake on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
