Suranne Jones, 1978
Actors · August 27, 1978
Suranne Jones
★ HOW OLD IS SURANNE JONES?
Suranne Jones is 47 years old, born August 27, 1978 in United Kingdom · Virgo.
#34375of 35,276 Actors on HotBirthdays
★ LEDE
About
Suranne Jones became a household name playing Karen McDonald on ITV's Coronation Street, establishing herself as a go-to dramatic actress in British television. Born in 1978, she rose to prominence through collaborations with screenwriter Sally Wainwright and starred as Detective Rachel Bailey in Scott & Bailey. Her 2016 BAFTA win for Best Actress in Doctor Foster cemented her status as one of the UK's most versatile performers. Virgo energy underpins her disciplined, precise approach to character work.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Suranne Jones emerged from Coronation Street (2000–2004) as Karen McDonald to become one of Britain's most consistently acclaimed television actors. Her post-soap trajectory pivoted toward prestige drama: she headlined Scott & Bailey as Detective Rachel Bailey (2011–2016), delivered a career-defining turn as Gemma Foster—a GP confronting personal betrayal—in Doctor Foster (2015–2017), and expanded into executive production on Gentleman Jack (2019–2022), earning BAFTA nominations for both roles. As an actor, Jones balances stage and screen; her theatrical credits include A Few Good Men (2005), Top Girls (2011), and Frozen (2018). Her creative partnerships with screenwriter Sally Wainwright shaped multiple series across her two-decade run. Recent television work spans Save Me (2018) and the ongoing police thriller Vigil (2021–present). Born 27 August 1978 in Britain, Jones carries a Virgo sun—aligned with her meticulous scene work and producer sensibility—and operates with Life Path 6 numerology, the caretaker archetype that shows in her choice of roles examining family fracture and institutional pressure. She holds British citizenship.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Jones worked steadily in television before Coronation Street, building credibility as a supporting actor in British drama. Her casting as Karen McDonald on ITV's flagship soap marked the turning point; the role ran four years (2000–2004) and positioned her as a recognizable face ready for prestige television work.
★ SIDEBAR
Trivia
- She received the 2016 BAFTA Television Award for Best Actress for her role as Gemma Foster in Doctor Foster.
- Jones has served as executive producer on Gentleman Jack (2019–2022), in addition to starring.
- Her stage work spans West End productions including A Few Good Men, Blithe Spirit, and the 2018 revival of Frozen.
★ SIDEBAR
Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Caretaker
Responsible and family-oriented. Suranne Jones often anchor a fandom community and lean into projects with social or emotional weight.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 6 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
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
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Suranne Jones?
- Suranne Jones is 47 years old (born August 27, 1978).
- When is Suranne Jones's birthday?
- Suranne Jones was born on August 27, 1978.
- What is Suranne Jones's zodiac sign?
- Suranne Jones is a Virgo, born August 27, 1978.
- What is Suranne Jones's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Suranne Jones was born in 1978, the year of the Earth Horse.
- Where is Suranne Jones from?
- Suranne Jones is from United Kingdom.
- What does Suranne Jones do?
- Suranne Jones is a actor.
- Is Suranne Jones still alive?
#41,302
