Tanya Franks

TV Actress

Birthday August 16, 1967

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace England

Age 57 years old

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About

Famous for playing Rainie Cross on the British soap opera EastEnders, she is also notable for her starring roles as two different characters named Karen on the BBC Three's Pulling and on Channel Five's Family Affairs. In addition, she portrayed DI Rowanne Morell on the popular ITV police series The Bill. 

Before Fame

Before beginning her television career, she formed a stage, screen, and radio production company called Stock-pot Productions.

Trivia

Her extensive stage credits include roles in the Royal National Theatre's production of Sing Yer Heart Out For The Lads and in the UK touring production of Sherlock Holmes: The Best Kept Secret.

Family Life

She spent her early days in South East London's Woolwich neighborhood.

Associated With

She and comedian Steve Edge were both in the cast of the British mockumentary series The Cup.