Maxine Peake
Maxine Peake is a British actress and writer celebrated for her work in both television and theatre, with notable performances in 'The Village' and 'Shameless'. She is known for her strong, dynamic portrayals and has received critical acclaim for her artistic contributions.
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Maxine Peake is an actress whose videos Seyfried watched to work on her Mancunian accent.
‘I can understand being brought to your knees’: Amanda Seyfried on obsession, devotion and the joy of socks | Film
United Kingdom· 2026-01-23
Maxine Peake, mentioned for I Swear, is the only woman up for best supporting performance.
Congrats to Cillian Murphy but there’s no way of turning this into a good look – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-11-09
Maxine Peake portrays the mental health nurse who takes John Davidson in.
I Swear review – biopic of pioneering Tourette syndrome activist is funny, fierce and full of heart | FilmUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-09
Maxine Peake is an actress who appeared in a video alongside Steve Coogan and others.
Steve Coogan on the evolution of Alan Partridge and 'laughing around mental health, not at it'United Kingdom· 2025-10-01
Maxine Peake is part of the cast of the film I Swear.
I was the poster boy for Tourette's and swore in front of the QueenUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-20
At one point, she and her friend Maxine Peake decided to have elocution lessons.
‘I’ve not got a problem with making myself look disgusting’: the wild rise of Diane Morgan | TelevisionUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-19
Maxine Peake signed an open letter criticizing the BBC for its handling of the documentary.
BBC pulls Gaza medics documentary due to impartiality concernsUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-20
Maxine Peake is one of the contributors to the open letter sent to the BBC.
Doctors and whistleblowers in delayed Gaza film threaten to pull out | BBCUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-22
Maxine Peake plays the role of Anna Politkovskaya in the film 'Words of War'.
'Anna Politkovskaya's persona was much greater'. Slain Russian journalist's sister on 'Words of War'United Kingdom· 2025-05-02
Maxine Peake is an actor who portrays Anna Politkovskaya in the upcoming film Words of War.
Telling the incredible tale of Anna Politkovskaya has taught me one thing: I could never be that brave | Maxine PeakeUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-27
Maxine Peake is nominated for supporting actress in Say Nothing.
Lola Petticrew, Graham Norton, Nicola Coughlan among Irish nominated – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-27
Maxine Peake starred in Alan Bennett’s Talking Heads monologues during the pandemic.
‘We warned everyone: do not go near Tom Cruise!’ How Covid sent British TV haywire, five years on | TelevisionUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-17
