Maxine Peake, 1974
Actors · July 14, 1974
Maxine Peake
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Maxine Peake is 52 years old, born July 14, 1974 in United Kingdom · Cancer.
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About
Maxine Peake anchored some of British TV's most iconic comedies and dramas across three decades. Born in 1974, she played Twinkle in dinnerladies (1998–2000), Veronica Ball in Shameless (2004–2007), and Martha Costello in the legal drama Silk (2011–2014). She also earned critical acclaim for playing serial killer Myra Hindley in the 2006 ITV dramatisation See No Evil: The Moors Murders, and appeared in Black Mirror's "Metalhead". As a Cancer, she channels emotional depth into her roles.
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Biography
Maxine Peake built her reputation on British television, anchoring sitcoms and prestige dramas with equal command. Born 14 July 1974 in the UK, she first broke through as Twinkle in the BBC sitcom dinnerladies (1998–2000), then moved into heavier drama as Veronica Ball in Channel 4's Shameless (2004–2007). She spent three seasons as Martha Costello, a barrister in the BBC legal drama Silk (2011–2014), and appeared in the period drama The Village (2013–2014). Beyond television, she played the title role in a Royal Exchange production of Hamlet and earned critical recognition for her portrayal of Myra Hindley in the 2006 ITV dramatisation See No Evil: The Moors Murders. In 2017, she appeared in the Black Mirror episode "Metalhead," expanding her range into speculative fiction. As an actress, Peake performs across stage, television, and film, building characters from script to screen. Born under Cancer, she is known for channelling emotional intensity and psychological nuance into complex, often morally ambiguous roles. A Life Path 33 numerologically suggests she carries an instinct toward creative mastery and emotional articulation.
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Trivia
- She played the title role of Hamlet in a Royal Exchange production, a rare feat for an actress in contemporary British theatre.
- Peake portrayed Myra Hindley, one of Britain's most notorious serial killers, in the critically acclaimed 2006 ITV film See No Evil: The Moors Murders.
- She appeared in the Black Mirror episode "Metalhead" in 2017, joining the sci-fi anthology series.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Master Teacher
33 is 6 amplified. Caretakers operating at scale; rare among entertainers, more common among educators and activists.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Alexander GouldDog · 1994
- Jean-Carl BoucherDog · 1994
- Connor JessupDog · 1994
- Mayuko FukudaDog · 1994
- Abbey HoesDog · 1994
CHALLENGING
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Robbie Ure
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Frequently asked
- How old is Maxine Peake?
- Maxine Peake is 52 years old (born July 14, 1974).
- When is Maxine Peake's birthday?
- Maxine Peake was born on July 14, 1974.
- What is Maxine Peake's zodiac sign?
- Maxine Peake is a Cancer, born July 14, 1974.
- What is Maxine Peake's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Maxine Peake was born in 1974, the year of the Wood Tiger.
- Where is Maxine Peake from?
- Maxine Peake is from United Kingdom.
- What does Maxine Peake do?
- Maxine Peake is a actor.
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