Jane Danson, 1978
Actors · November 8, 1978
Jane Danson
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Jane Danson is 47 years old, born November 8, 1978 in United Kingdom · Scorpio.
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About
Jane Danson is a British actress known for playing Leanne Battersby on ITV's Coronation Street, the role that defined her career from 1997–2000 and 2004 onwards. Born November 8, 1978, she won the 2011 British Soap Award for Best Dramatic Performance for the part. Her early TV work included Children's Ward and The Grand. A Scorpio, Danson balances intensity with versatility across soap and drama.
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Biography
Jane Danson is a British actress born November 8, 1978. She is best known for her long-running role as Leanne Battersby in ITV's Coronation Street, appearing in the soap between 1997 and 2000, then returning from 2004 onwards. The character became her signature work, earning her the 2011 British Soap Award for Best Dramatic Performance. Before Coronation Street's initial run, Danson appeared on Children's Ward from 1995 to 1997 and in The Grand in 1997. She also guest-starred in the police drama The Bill from 2002 to 2003. As an actor, Danson works across television drama, soap opera, and guest appearances, genres that demand sustained emotional range and audience connection. Born under Scorpio, Danson carries the sign's reputation for intensity and staying power—traits reflected in her decade-plus commitment to a single character. Her life-path number 8 aligns with her trajectory of sustained achievement and recognition within the entertainment industry.
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Before Fame
Danson began her television career in the mid-1990s, appearing on Children's Ward from 1995 to 1997 before joining the cast of The Grand in 1997. These early credits in children's programming and period drama established her on-screen presence before her breakout role on Coronation Street in the same year.
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Trivia
- She was born Jane Elizabeth Dawson and later adopted the stage name Danson.
- Danson left Coronation Street in 2000 after a three-year initial run, then returned to the soap in 2004 and has remained with it since.
- Her 2011 British Soap Award win recognized Best Dramatic Performance, one of the UK's major accolades for soap opera acting.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Powerhouse
Driven and business-minded. Jane Danson extend their craft into ownership: labels, production companies, brand lines.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- Emily FairnTiger · 1998
- AlexandraTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Rae Lil BlackRat · 1996
- Yung Gravy
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Frequently asked
- How old is Jane Danson?
- Jane Danson is 47 years old (born November 8, 1978).
- When is Jane Danson's birthday?
- Jane Danson was born on November 8, 1978.
- What is Jane Danson's zodiac sign?
- Jane Danson is a Scorpio, born November 8, 1978.
- What is Jane Danson's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Jane Danson was born in 1978, the year of the Earth Horse.
- Where is Jane Danson from?
- Jane Danson is from United Kingdom.
- What does Jane Danson do?
- Jane Danson is a actor.
- Is Jane Danson still alive?
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