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Suranne Jones

Acting · Born August 27, 1978 · Chadderton, Greater Manchester, England, UK

Sarah Ann Akers, known professionally as Suranne Jones, is an English actress and producer. Known for her numerous collaborations with screenwriter Sally Wainwright, she rose to prominence playing Karen McDonald on ITV's Coronation Street between 2000 and 2004. Upon leaving, she furthered her television career in drama series such as Vincent (2005–2006), Strictly Confidential (2006), Harley Street (2008), and Unforgiven (2009).

Movies with Suranne Jones

• A Christmas Star (2015) — Miss Darcy
• Children In Need 2019: Got It Covered (2019) — Self
• Dead Clever: The Life and Crimes of Julie Bottomley (2007) — Julie Bottomley
• Doctor Who Live: The Afterparty (2013) — Self
• Christmas Carole (2022) — Carole Mackay
• Love and a Long Shot (2009) — Sarah
• Life in the Air (2016) — Herself - Narrator
• Grace and Goliath (2018) — Claudia
• Lawless (2013) — Lila Pettitt
• Beautiful Thing (2013) — Sandra
• Gone (2018) — Karen

TV shows with Suranne Jones

• Coronation Street (1960) — Karen McDonald / Karen Phillips
• Vigil (2021) — DCI Amy Silva
• Scott & Bailey (2011) — DC/Sgt. Rachel Bailey
• Gentleman Jack (2019) — Anne Lister
• Five Days (2007) — PC Laurie Franklin
• Hostage (2025) — Abigail Dalton
• Save Me (2018) — Claire McGory
• Doctor Foster (2015) — Dr Gemma Foster