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Caroline Aherne(1963-2016)

  • Actress
  • Writer
  • Producer
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Caroline Aherne
Caroline Aherne was born on 24 December 1963 in Ealing, London, England, UK. She was an actress and writer, known for The Royle Family (1998), The Mrs. Merton Show (1995) and Mrs Merton & Malcolm (1999). She was married to Peter Hook. She died on 2 July 2016 in Timperley, Altrincham, Greater Manchester, England, UK.
BornDecember 24, 1963
DiedJuly 2, 2016(52)
BornDecember 24, 1963
DiedJuly 2, 2016(52)
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  • Won 4 BAFTA Awards
    • 9 wins & 5 nominations total

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Known for

The Royle Family (1998)
The Royle Family
8.2
TV Series
  • Denise Best
  • Denise Royle
Caroline Aherne in The Mrs. Merton Show (1995)
The Mrs. Merton Show
7.4
TV Series
  • Mrs. Merton
Caroline Aherne, Craig Cash, and Brian Murphy in Mrs Merton & Malcolm (1999)
Mrs Merton & Malcolm
6.8
TV Series
  • Mrs Merton
Charlie Higson and Paul Whitehouse in The Fast Show (1994)
The Fast Show
8.2
TV Series
  • Poula Fisch
  • Various Roles
  • 'Our' Janine Carr
  • Renée
  • Isle of Man Resident
  • Various roles
  • Janine
  • Oversharing Woman's Friend
  • Classical Music Intellectual
  • Cinitta Scroll
  • Worldview Presenter
  • Suit Shop Customer
  • Restaurant Intellectual
  • Woman in Pub
  • Miss Unpronouncable
  • Elsa Richardson
  • Jenny Valentine
  • Pub Intellectual
  • Shirl
  • Pussy Patrol
  • The Cute Disabled Man's Mom
  • Aggie Coniston

Credits

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Actress

  • After Hours (2015)
    After Hours
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Sheila
    • 2015
  • Strange Hill High (2013)
    Strange Hill High
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Stephanie
    • Various (voice)
    • 2013–2014
  • Charlie Higson and Paul Whitehouse in The Fast Show (1994)
    The Fast Show
    8.2
    TV Series
    • Poula Fisch
    • Various Roles
    • 'Our' Janine Carr ...
    • 1994–2014
  • Comic Relief: Red Nose Day 2013 (2013)
    Comic Relief: Red Nose Day 2013
    4.6
    TV Movie
    • Denise Best
    • 2013
  • The Royle Family (1998)
    The Royle Family
    8.2
    TV Series
    • Denise Best
    • Denise Royle
    • 1998–2013
  • The Fast Show Faster (2011)
    The Fast Show Faster
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Poula Fisch
    • Janine Carr
    • 2011
  • Steve Coogan, Bernard Hill, Lisa Millett, and Dominic Senior in Sunshine (2008)
    Sunshine
    8.0
    TV Mini Series
    • Donna
    • 2008
  • The Comedy Trail: A Shaggy Dog Story (1999)
    The Comedy Trail: A Shaggy Dog Story
    8.8
    TV Special
    • Denise Best
    • 1999
  • Caroline Aherne, Craig Cash, and Brian Murphy in Mrs Merton & Malcolm (1999)
    Mrs Merton & Malcolm
    6.8
    TV Series
    • Mrs Merton
    • 1999
  • Caroline Aherne in The Mrs. Merton Show (1995)
    The Mrs. Merton Show
    7.4
    TV Series
    • Mrs. Merton
    • 1995–1998
  • The Big C
    TV Mini Series
    • Mrs. Merton
    • 1997
  • Lee Evans in The World of Lee Evans (1995)
    The World of Lee Evans
    6.7
    TV Series
    • Daughter (as Caroline Hook)
    • 1995
  • The Smell of Reeves and Mortimer (1993)
    The Smell of Reeves and Mortimer
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Woman with Dog
    • Flatulent Mother
    • 1995
  • The Fat Slags (1992)
    The Fat Slags
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Thelma (voice)
    • 1994
  • The Full Monty (1993)
    The Full Monty
    TV Series
    • 1993

Writer

  • The Security Men (2013)
    The Security Men
    6.2
    TV Movie
    • written by
    • creator
    • 2013
  • The Royle Family (1998)
    The Royle Family
    8.2
    TV Series
    • written by
    • writer
    • 1998–2012
  • Timothy Spall in The Fattest Man in Britain (2009)
    The Fattest Man in Britain
    7.0
    TV Movie
    • written by
    • 2009
  • The All Star Comedy Show (2004)
    The All Star Comedy Show
    6.3
    TV Movie
    • additional material
    • 2004
  • Dossa and Joe (2002)
    Dossa and Joe
    7.8
    TV Mini Series
    • written by
    • 2002
  • Caroline Aherne, Craig Cash, and Brian Murphy in Mrs Merton & Malcolm (1999)
    Mrs Merton & Malcolm
    6.8
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 1999
  • Caroline Aherne in The Mrs. Merton Show (1995)
    The Mrs. Merton Show
    7.4
    TV Series
    • written by
    • writer
    • 1995–1998
  • Charlie Higson and Paul Whitehouse in The Fast Show (1994)
    The Fast Show
    8.2
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 1994–1996
  • Comic Timing
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 1993
  • The Dead Good Show
    TV Movie
    • Writer
    • 1992

Producer

  • The Security Men (2013)
    The Security Men
    6.2
    TV Movie
    • executive producer
    • 2013
  • The Royle Family (1998)
    The Royle Family
    8.2
    TV Series
    • associate producer
    • 1998–2006
  • Dossa and Joe (2002)
    Dossa and Joe
    7.8
    TV Mini Series
    • executive producer
    • 2002
  • Caroline Aherne, Craig Cash, and Brian Murphy in Mrs Merton & Malcolm (1999)
    Mrs Merton & Malcolm
    6.8
    TV Series
    • associate producer
    • 1999

Production Department

  • Jenny Eclair and Jon Pertwee in That's Showbusiness (1989)
    That's Showbusiness
    TV Series
    • production team
    • 1989

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • Caroline Ahern
  • Born
    • December 24, 1963
    • Ealing, London, England, UK
  • Died
    • July 2, 2016
    • Timperley, Altrincham, Greater Manchester, England, UK(lung cancer)
  • Spouse
    • Peter Hook1994 - 1997 (divorced)
  • Other works
    TV commercial for Brooke Bond PG Tips Pyramid Bags as checkout girl (1998).
  • Publicity listings
    • 2 Articles

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Reportedly had an IQ measured at 177.
  • Quotes
    [Accepting an award for "The Royale Family", with the cast around her] We were talking about this back at the table, and Ricky said 'Don't say anything about your suicide attempt!'[Ricky Tomlinson laughs. Applause.]

FAQ

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  • When did Caroline Aherne die?
    July 2, 2016
  • How did Caroline Aherne die?
    Lung cancer
  • How old was Caroline Aherne when she died?
    52 years old
  • Where did Caroline Aherne die?
    Timperley, Altrincham, Greater Manchester, England, UK
  • When was Caroline Aherne born?
    December 24, 1963

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