Angela Griffin

Angela Melissa Griffin was born on July 19, 1976, in Cottingley, Leeds, Yorkshire, England. She attended Beeston Primary School, Hugh Gaitskell Middle School, and Intake High School in Leeds, growing up on the Cottingley Estate. Her career in British television began in 1992 when she joined the ITV soap opera, *Coronation Street*, portraying the role of hairdresser Fiona Middleton. This role lasted until 1998 and she made a guest appearance in 2019. Following her tenure on *Coronation Street*, Griffin expanded her television work, joining the original cast of the BBC One medical drama *Holby City* in 1999 as staff nurse Jasmine Hopkins, a role she held until 2001.

Throughout the 2000s, Griffin continued to build her acting portfolio with roles in notable BBC dramas such as *Cutting It* (2002–2005) as Darcey Henshall and *Down to Earth* (2003–2004) as Frankie Brewer. From 2006 to 2010, she became widely recognized for her role as art teacher and head of pastoral care Kim Campbell in the BBC One school-based drama series *Waterloo Road*. This period also saw her venturing into presenting, hosting her own live daytime show on Sky1, *Angela and Friends*, from 2009 to 2010. She also made a guest appearance in the ITV soap opera *Emmerdale* in 1993, playing a minor character named Tina. Her career has seen her take on various roles, demonstrating her versatility across different genres and formats.

More recently, Griffin has taken on directing roles, including for *Waterloo Road* itself, and for the television series *Blue Lights*. She has also appeared in a range of contemporary projects, such as *Help* (2021), *Your Christmas or Mine?* (2022), and *The Wives* (2024). In 2014 and 2015, she starred as DS Lizzie Maddox in the ITV detective series *Lewis*. Her consistent work in British television for over three decades showcases a sustained career in the entertainment industry. She has been married to Jason Milligan since 2006 and they have two children.