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Katherine Kelly

Katherine Kelly

Actor · Born November 19, 1979 (46) · Barnsley, Yorkshire, England, UK

Katherine Kelly is an English actress. She rose to prominence with her portrayal of Becky McDonald on the ITV soap opera Coronation Street (2006–2012), for which she received multiple awards, including the British Soap Award for Best Actress (2009) and the NTA for Best Serial Drama Performance (2012). Kelly's subsequent television roles include Lady Mae in Mr Selfridge (2013–2014, 2016), DI Jodie Shackleton in Happy Valley (2016), Miss Andrea Quill in Class (2016), Jane Lowry in Strike Back (2017–2018), DCI Natalie Hobbs in Criminal: UK (2019–2020), Elizabeth Sutherland in Gentleman Jack (2019–2022), DI Karen Renton in Liar (2020), Sally Wright in Innocent (2021), and Angela van Den Bogerd in Mr Bates vs The Post Office (2024). Katherine Kelly was born in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. She grew up in both South Yorkshire and the United States. She has strong links with The Lamproom Theatre in Barnsley, established in 1998 by her father John (who is originally from Castleisland, County Kerry, Ireland), and has regularly supported fund-raising events held there. She trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art with fellow students Meredith MacNeill, Leo Bill, Elliot Cowan, Laurence Fox, and actor and novelist Anna Hope, graduating in 2001.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
November 19, 1979 (46)
From
Barnsley, Yorkshire, England, UK
Works as
Actor
Titles
26 on MovieCove · 49 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Official site (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 156 days to Oct 27Down 9% in 30 days

What are Katherine Kelly's films like?

Across their 11 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Genres

Comedy2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 41st percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 64th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
38%
Self
28%
Survival
14%
Morality
10%
Ideas
6%
Power
2%
Society
1%
Family bonds6 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship2 titles, browse their movies with this themeAmbition2 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival2 titles, browse their movies with this themeComing of age2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 5 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 4 · Stylized 1 · Heightened 0

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 1 · Charged 3 · Intense 1

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

A split, not a type: Steady 2 · Shifting 1 · Whiplash 2

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 3 · Some laughs 1 · Funny 1

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 2 · Even-paced 3 · Relentless 0

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 2 · Engaged 2 · Full focus 1

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 2 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

7 analyzed roles

Usually the Hero: 2 of 7 analyzed roles.

Hero
2 of 7
Threshold guardian
2 of 7
Ally
2 of 7
Mentor
1 of 7
Show the 7 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
8
Melancholic
7
Joyful
3
Dread
3
Bittersweet
4
Other
6

How their films linger

Thought-provoking5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteWistful3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy1
  • Bittersweet6
  • Ambiguous4

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Katherine Kelly's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 22 of their 26 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Prime Video (7).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Katherine Kelly's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

49 credits, 26 with a MovieCove page; 4 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • How Are You? It's Alan (Partridge) (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Show 6 episodes · as Katrina

  • The Hack (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Show 7 episodes · as Sheridan McCoid

  • In Flight (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Show 6 episodes · as Jo Conran

  • The Crow Girl(2025)

    Show 12 episodes · as Sophia Craven

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all shows

  • Protection (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Show 6 episodes · as DCI Hannah Wheatley

  • Mr Bates vs. The Post Office(2024)

    Show 4 episodes · as Angela van den Bogerd

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • The Long Shadow(2023)

    Show 1 episode · as Emily Jackson

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all shows

  • Ruby Speaking (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Show 6 episodes · as Vicki

  • Let Her Go (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    as Absent Princess

  • Hotel Custody (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 3 episodes · as Narrator

  • Last Train to Christmas(2021)

    as Paula

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all films

  • Bloods(2021)

    Show 10 episodes · as George

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all shows

  • Kat and the Band(2019)

    as Liz Malone

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films

  • Affection (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Pauline

  • Criminal: UK(2019)

    Show 7 episodes · as Natalie Hobbs

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all shows

  • Official Secrets(2019)

    as Jacqueline Jones, MI6 Agent

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films

  • Gentleman Jack(2019)

    Show 3 episodes · as Elizabeth Sutherland

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all shows

  • Dirty God(2019)

    as Lisa

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • Cheat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Show 4 episodes · as Leah Dale

  • Flack (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Show 1 episode · as Brooke

  • Murdertown(2018)

    Show 20 episodes · as Presenter

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all shows

  • Innocent(2018)

    Show 4 episodes · as Sally Wright

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all shows

  • Liar(2017)

    Show 6 episodes · as DI Karen Renton

    Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all shows

  • Class(2016)

    Show 8 episodes · as Miss Quill

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all shows

  • Him(2016)

    Show 3 episodes · as Hannah

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all shows

  • The Night Manager(2016)

    Show 3 episodes · as Permanent Secretary

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all shows

  • The Sound of Music Live(2015)

    as Baroness Elsa Schraeder

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • The Great Chicago Adventure (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Art Department Assistant

  • The Secret River(2015)

    Show 2 episodes · as Mrs. Webb

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all shows

  • Happy Valley(2014)

    Show 6 episodes · as DI Jodi Shackleton

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • Inside No. 9(2014)

    Show 1 episode · as Lynne

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • The Last Witch(2013)

    as Alice Lister

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films

  • The Guilty(2013)

    Show 3 episodes · as Claire Reid

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all shows

  • Mr Selfridge(2013)

    Show 30 episodes · as Lady Mae Loxley

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all shows

  • Best Possible Taste: The Kenny Everett Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Lee Everett-Alkin

  • National Theatre Live: She Stoops to Conquer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Miss Hardcastle

  • Odd One In (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The National Television Awards Backstage Live (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Coronation Street: Romanian Holiday (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Becky McDonald

  • Coronation Street: Out of Africa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Becky Granger

  • The Visit (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 1 episode · as Julie

  • Mischief Night (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Junkie Jane

  • New Street Law (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 1 episode · as Rebecca

  • Life on Mars (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 1 episode · as Auntie Heather

  • The Royal(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Tina Binnington

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all shows

  • Sons & Lovers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Suffragette Speaker - Emily

  • Silent Witness(1996)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all shows

  • Coronation Street(1960)

    Show 1,144 episodes · as Becky Granger / Becky McDonald

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all shows

  • Number 10 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Show 6 episodes · as Frances Telford

Career shape

Star power in the 93rd percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 49 titles, 48 of them dated from 1960 to 2025.

Biggest box office

Dirty God (2019)

$205K worldwide

Highest rated

Criminal: UK (2019)

Midcredits 82nd

Film career

Top draw in 1 MovieCove title.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting48 of 49: 48 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score70thOther crew1 of 49: 1 only other crew, 0 with another role

By decade

1960s1 · acting1990s1 · acting2000s8 · acting2010s25 · 24 acting · 1 crew2020s13 · acting

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.

How do Katherine Kelly's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 64th percentile, the median of all 6; across their 5 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 55th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

55thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 5

Approval · how many liked their films

58thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 5

Reach · how many have seen their films

47thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 5

Midcredits score across 26 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up12
  • 50th to 74th5
  • 25th to 49th7
  • Below 25th2

Shape of the crowd

10 of their 26 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved4
  • Crowd Pleaser10
  • Broadly Agreed3
  • Mixed9

Most divisive · actor

Coronation Street (1960)

87th percentile spread · 30% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Happy Valley (2014)

Midcredits 98th · 95% liked

Reviewers score the acting 74/100 in their films, across 5 reviewed titles; fans 84, detractors 51. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Katherine Kelly's work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 3 MovieCove titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Violence & Gore3 titlesmedian 73 · intenseMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity3 titlesmedian 39 · moderateMedian of all films: 32

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted.

Who does Katherine Kelly work with?

People who share at least 2 of Katherine Kelly's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Edward Bazalgette shares the most, 2.

Directors

Actors

Editors