Maureen Lipman
Maureen Lipman | |
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Lipman in 2023 | |
| Born | Maureen Diane Lipman 10 May 1946 Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England |
| Alma mater | London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, writer, comedian |
| Years active | 1968–present |
| Spouse | |
| Partner(s) | Guido Castro (2008–2021) David Turner (2023–present; engaged) |
| Children | 2, including Amy Rosenthal |
Dame Maureen Diane Lipman (born 10 May 1946) is an English actress, columnist and comedian. She trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art and her stage work has included appearances with the National Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company. She was made a dame in the 2020 Queen's Birthday Honours for services to charity, entertainment and the arts.
Lipman has been nominated for seven Olivier Awards across categories commending acting in plays, musicals and comedy, winning in 1984 for See How They Run. On film, Lipman was BAFTA nominated for Educating Rita (1983) and has also appeared in The Wildcats of St Trinian's (1980), Carry On Columbus (1992), Solomon & Gaenor (1999) and The Pianist (2002). On television, Lipman had prominent roles in Agony (1979–1981), Smiley's People (1982), Eskimo Day (1996) and Ladies of Letters (2009–2010). Since 2018, she has starred in Coronation Street as Evelyn Plummer.