Who is Tracie Bennett? Meet The Bay actress playing Margaret Foley
She’s a star of both stage and screen so it’s no surprise Tracie Bennett is part of the amazing cast for The Bay on ITV. But what training has she had and how did she make her name in the industry. We have all the answers… Who is Tracie Bennett? Tracie Bennett was born on […]
She’s a star of both stage and screen so it’s no surprise Tracie Bennett is part of the amazing cast for The Bay on ITV.
But what training has she had and how did she make her name in the industry. We have all the answers…
Who is Tracie Bennett?
Tracie Bennett was born on June 17, 1961 and trained to become an actress at the prestigious Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts.
The Tony-nominated stage and screen actress made her debut in 1981.
The Lancashire actress made a name for herself on the big screen after starring in Shirley Valentine in 1989.
Tracie famously appeared in Coronation Street from 1982 – 1984, playing Sharon Bentley (née Gaskell), before eventually returning to the role in 1999.
She then conquered the world of television through her roles in Casualty and Doctors among many others.
The 57-year-old also won two Olivier awards and numerous nominations for her theatrical performances in productions such as Hairspray, She Loves Me, and End of the Rainbow.
Does Tracie Bennett play Margaret Foley in The Bay?
The Bay is a new six-part drama on ITV that was filmed around Morecambe and the Manchester area.
The drama follows Detective Sergeant Lisa Armstrong’s latest missing persons investigation.
Magaret Foley is the grandmother of missing twins Dylan and Holly Meredith.
She remains tight-lipped when DS Lisa Armstrong presses her about the reality of the Merediths’ home life.
When is The Bay on ITV?
The Bay kicked off on March 20, 2019, at 9pm and continues at the same time each Wednesday.
The original drama is written by award winning writer and playwright Daragh Carville.
ITV’s Head of Drama Polly Hill said: “It’s always a challenge to find a fresh take on crime, but Daragh Carville has written a very real crime story about family and community, which is distinctive, compelling and beautifully crafted.”