Linzey Cocker
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Linzey Louise Cocker is a British actress best known for playing the roles of Jade Webb in the BBC Three
comedy-drama series Drop Dead Gorgeous
, Josie in the 2008 film Wild Child, Gwen in the 2010 film 4.3.2.1 ... The Countdown Begins and Jess Fisher in Waterloo Road
) — in all six episodes of the BBC crime drama Conviction
in 2004. She then continued on to play the role of Roxy in the children's TV series Barking!. In Drop Dead Gorgeous
, Cocker's character is the fraternal twin of Ashley Webb, played by actress and model Sinéad Moynihan
. Jade, being the popular and charismatic sister, finds it difficult to adjust to her shy sister's rapid success as a model.
2006 was a busy year for Cocker. She also made guest appearances in Channel 4
's Shameless
— playing Lip's minor love interest Zadie in series three — and the BBC's The Innocence Project
— as Rhiannan. She also made her first appearance in two recurring television roles. Cocker took over the part of Brooke Armstrong — the daughter of Colin (Robson Green
) and Jackie (Nicola Stephenson
) — in the ITV series Northern Lights
. In The Street
she appeared as Leanne McEvoy — daughter of the show's one constant couple, Eddie (Timothy Spall
) and Margie (Ger Ryan
). Northern Lights had started out as Christmas Lights
in 2004 — with Nicola Headley in the role of Brooke Armstrong — and would go on to become City Lights
in 2007 and Clash of the Santas in 2008 — both with Cocker as Brooke. x
She also appeared in the hit film Wild Child
along with actress Emma Roberts
.
In 2008 Cocker appeared as Tanya, alongside Michael Caine
, David Morrissey
and Anne-Marie Duff
, in Is Anybody There?, and played Jodie in the Liverpool-set micro-budget horror Salvage. Linzey has recently completed the low-budget short "Night Swimming", directed by Dominic Leclerc, and recently was cast in the role of Gwen in Noel Clarkes latest film 4.3.2.1 ... The Countdown Begins, set to be released in March 2010.
Cocker also stars in BBC
drama series, Waterloo Road
, playing new pupil Jess Fisher, alongside former Silent Witness
actress Amanda Burton
who plays her on screen mother and new Head Teacher, Karen Fisher.
Cocker is set to star in actor/director Oliver Lee
's first independent feature May 2010 playing the role of Becky in McQueen
.
. The couple welcomed their first child, Bow Anokee Lee, a baby girl on 17 January 2011.
BBC Three
BBC Three is a television network from the BBC broadcasting via digital cable, terrestrial, IPTV and satellite platforms. The channel's target audience includes those in the 16-34 year old age group, and has the purpose of providing "innovative" content to younger audiences, focusing on new talent...
comedy-drama series Drop Dead Gorgeous
Drop Dead Gorgeous (TV series)
Drop Dead Gorgeous is a British comedy-drama for BBC Three. Set in Runcorn, it tells the story of 15-year-old Ashley Webb , whose life is turned upside-down when she is approached by a spotter from a local modelling agency...
, Josie in the 2008 film Wild Child, Gwen in the 2010 film 4.3.2.1 ... The Countdown Begins and Jess Fisher in Waterloo Road
Waterloo Road (TV series)
Waterloo Road is an award-winning British television drama series, first broadcast in the United Kingdom on BBC One on 9 March 2006. Set in a troubled comprehensive school in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, the series focuses on the lives of the school's teacher and students, and confronts social...
Career
Cocker made her television debut playing Miriam — the daughter of Joe Payne (Ian Puleston-DaviesIan Puleston-Davies
-Early life and career:Born in Flint, Wales, Puleston-Davies has starred in the ITV drama Vincent alongside Ray Winstone, and Ghostboat , alongside David Jason. He has also played the lead roles in Conviction and the BBC Three series Funland.He has starred in long-running dramas such as Holby...
) — in all six episodes of the BBC crime drama Conviction
Conviction (2004 TV series)
Conviction is a British television crime drama that premiered on BBC Three on 7 November 2004. The six part series was written by Bill Gallagher and stars William Ash, David Warner, Ian Puleston-Davies, Reece Dinsdale, Nicholas Gleaves, Laura Fraser and Jason Watkins...
in 2004. She then continued on to play the role of Roxy in the children's TV series Barking!. In Drop Dead Gorgeous
Drop Dead Gorgeous (TV series)
Drop Dead Gorgeous is a British comedy-drama for BBC Three. Set in Runcorn, it tells the story of 15-year-old Ashley Webb , whose life is turned upside-down when she is approached by a spotter from a local modelling agency...
, Cocker's character is the fraternal twin of Ashley Webb, played by actress and model Sinéad Moynihan
Sinead Moynihan
Sinéad Bernadette Moynihan is an English model and actress, best known for her roles as Ashley Webb in Drop Dead Gorgeous, Hollyoaks Beth Clement, and Abby Jones in How Not To Live Your Life....
. Jade, being the popular and charismatic sister, finds it difficult to adjust to her shy sister's rapid success as a model.
2006 was a busy year for Cocker. She also made guest appearances in Channel 4
Channel 4
Channel 4 is a British public-service television broadcaster which began working on 2 November 1982. Although largely commercially self-funded, it is ultimately publicly owned; originally a subsidiary of the Independent Broadcasting Authority , the station is now owned and operated by the Channel...
's Shameless
Shameless
Shameless is a British television drama series set in Manchester on the fictional Chatsworth council estate. Produced by Company Pictures for Channel 4, the first seven-episode series aired weekly on Tuesday nights at 10pm from 13 January 2004...
— playing Lip's minor love interest Zadie in series three — and the BBC's The Innocence Project
The Innocence Project
The Innocence Project is a BBC television series.The Innocence Project may also refer to:*The Innocence Project, a non-profit legal organization in the United States founded in 1992 by Barry Scheck and Peter Neufeld...
— as Rhiannan. She also made her first appearance in two recurring television roles. Cocker took over the part of Brooke Armstrong — the daughter of Colin (Robson Green
Robson Green
Robson Green is an English actor, singer–songwriter and presenter.-Biography:Robson Golightly Green was born in Hexham, Northumberland, and baptised in Bethel Chapel, , and named in Northeast tradition as first son after family surnames: Robson is his grandmother's maiden surname, while Golightly...
) and Jackie (Nicola Stephenson
Nicola Stephenson
Nicola Stephenson is an English actress. She is known mainly for her roles in television, which include Margaret Clemence in Brookside, Julie Fitzjohn/Bradford in Holby City, Suzie Davidson in Clocking Off, Jackie in ITV's Christmas Lights/Northern Lights/City Lights, and Sarah Williams in BBC's...
) — in the ITV series Northern Lights
Northern Lights (TV series)
Northern Lights is a 2006 comedy-drama broadcast on ITV starring Mark Benton and Robson Green. It is a spin-off of the 2004 Christmas special Christmas Lights....
. In The Street
The Street (TV series)
The Street is a British television drama series created by Jimmy McGovern and produced by Granada Television for the BBC. The series follows the lives of various residents of an unnamed street in Manchester and features an all-star cast including Timothy Spall, Jim Broadbent, Jane Horrocks, Bob...
she appeared as Leanne McEvoy — daughter of the show's one constant couple, Eddie (Timothy Spall
Timothy Spall
Timothy Leonard Spall, OBE is an English character actor and occasional presenter.-Early life:Spall, the third of four sons, was born in Battersea, London. His mother, Sylvia R. , was a hairdresser, and his father, Joseph L. Spall, was a postal worker...
) and Margie (Ger Ryan
Ger Ryan
Ger Ryan is an Irish film and television actress, whose credits include Queer as Folk, Family, The War of the Buttons, The Van, Moll Flanders, Driftwood, A Love Divided and Intermission....
). Northern Lights had started out as Christmas Lights
Christmas Lights
Christmas Lights is a 2004 British Christmas television special broadcast by ITV starring Robson Green and Mark Benton and written by Jeff Pope and Bob Mills...
in 2004 — with Nicola Headley in the role of Brooke Armstrong — and would go on to become City Lights
City Lights (ITV series)
City Lights is a British comedy-drama broadcast on ITV starring Robson Green and Mark Benton. The show is a sequel to the 2006 series Northern Lights .-Plot:...
in 2007 and Clash of the Santas in 2008 — both with Cocker as Brooke. x
She also appeared in the hit film Wild Child
Wild Child
"Wild Child" is a 2001 single by Irish singer Enya. The song "Midnight Blue" has only been released on this single. The single was only available on CD in Germany, Japan and Korea. It was available on cassette in the UK...
along with actress Emma Roberts
Emma Roberts
Emma Rose Roberts is an American actress, model and singer. She is the daughter of actor Eric Roberts and niece of Julia Roberts. Roberts became known for her role as Addie Singer in the Nickelodeon television series Unfabulous. She released her debut album, which also served as the show's...
.
In 2008 Cocker appeared as Tanya, alongside Michael Caine
Michael Caine
Sir Michael Caine, CBE is an English actor. He won Academy Awards for best supporting actor in both Hannah and Her Sisters and The Cider House Rules ....
, David Morrissey
David Morrissey
David Mark Morrissey is an English actor and director. Morrissey grew up in the Kensington and Knotty Ash areas of Liverpool, and learned to act at the city's Everyman Youth Theatre. At the age of 18, he was cast in the television series One Summer , which won him recognition throughout the country...
and Anne-Marie Duff
Anne-Marie Duff
Anne-Marie Duff is an English actress best known for playing Fiona Gallagher in Shameless, and Elizabeth I in The Virgin Queen.-Early life:...
, in Is Anybody There?, and played Jodie in the Liverpool-set micro-budget horror Salvage. Linzey has recently completed the low-budget short "Night Swimming", directed by Dominic Leclerc, and recently was cast in the role of Gwen in Noel Clarkes latest film 4.3.2.1 ... The Countdown Begins, set to be released in March 2010.
Cocker also stars in BBC
BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
drama series, Waterloo Road
Waterloo Road (TV series)
Waterloo Road is an award-winning British television drama series, first broadcast in the United Kingdom on BBC One on 9 March 2006. Set in a troubled comprehensive school in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, the series focuses on the lives of the school's teacher and students, and confronts social...
, playing new pupil Jess Fisher, alongside former Silent Witness
Silent Witness
Silent Witness is a BBC crime thriller series focusing on a team of forensic pathology experts and their investigations into various crimes. First broadcast in February 1996, the series is still airing to the present day, with a fifteenth series expected to air in January 2012. The series was...
actress Amanda Burton
Amanda Burton
Amanda Burton is an award-winning actress from Northern Ireland. Burton is best known for her high-profile television roles as Karen Fisher in Waterloo Road , Sam Ryan in the BBC crime drama series Silent Witness, Clare Blake in The Commander, Beth Glover in Peak Practice, and Heather Black in the...
who plays her on screen mother and new Head Teacher, Karen Fisher.
Cocker is set to star in actor/director Oliver Lee
Oliver Lee (actor)
Oliver Lee is a British actor first known for his role as gay teenager Josh Jones in the television series Hollyoaks: In the City...
's first independent feature May 2010 playing the role of Becky in McQueen
McQueen
-People:*McQueen , the surnames McQueen, Mcqueen, MacQueen, Mcqueen.*Alexander McQueen, British fashion designer**Alexander McQueen , Fashion house founded by Alexander McQueen.*Steve McQueen, American actorFictional characters...
.
Personal Life
Cocker is engaged to Oliver LeeOliver Lee (actor)
Oliver Lee is a British actor first known for his role as gay teenager Josh Jones in the television series Hollyoaks: In the City...
. The couple welcomed their first child, Bow Anokee Lee, a baby girl on 17 January 2011.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Wild Child Wild Child (film) Wild Child is a 2008 American/British/French teen romantic dramedy film starring Emma Roberts, Alex Pettyfer and Natasha Richardson. The film made its American television premiere on ABC Family on August 8, 2010.-Plot:... |
Josie |
| 2008 | Is Anybody There? | Tanya |
| 2008 | Salvage | Jodie |
| 2010 | 4.3.2.1 ... The Countdown Begins | Gwen |
| 2010 | McQueen McQueen -People:*McQueen , the surnames McQueen, Mcqueen, MacQueen, Mcqueen.*Alexander McQueen, British fashion designer**Alexander McQueen , Fashion house founded by Alexander McQueen.*Steve McQueen, American actorFictional characters... |
Becky |
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Conviction | Miriam |
| 2004 | Barking | Roxy |
| 2004 | Drop Dead Gorgeous Drop Dead Gorgeous (TV series) Drop Dead Gorgeous is a British comedy-drama for BBC Three. Set in Runcorn, it tells the story of 15-year-old Ashley Webb , whose life is turned upside-down when she is approached by a spotter from a local modelling agency... |
Jade Webb |
| 2006 | Shameless Shameless Shameless is a British television drama series set in Manchester on the fictional Chatsworth council estate. Produced by Company Pictures for Channel 4, the first seven-episode series aired weekly on Tuesday nights at 10pm from 13 January 2004... |
Zadie |
| 2006 | The Innocence Project The Innocence Project The Innocence Project is a BBC television series.The Innocence Project may also refer to:*The Innocence Project, a non-profit legal organization in the United States founded in 1992 by Barry Scheck and Peter Neufeld... |
Rhiannon |
| 2006-2008 | Northern Lights Northern Lights (TV series) Northern Lights is a 2006 comedy-drama broadcast on ITV starring Mark Benton and Robson Green. It is a spin-off of the 2004 Christmas special Christmas Lights.... |
Brooke Armstrong |
| 2006 | The Street The Street (TV series) The Street is a British television drama series created by Jimmy McGovern and produced by Granada Television for the BBC. The series follows the lives of various residents of an unnamed street in Manchester and features an all-star cast including Timothy Spall, Jim Broadbent, Jane Horrocks, Bob... |
Leanne McEvoy |
| 2010-2011 | Waterloo Road Waterloo Road (TV series) Waterloo Road is an award-winning British television drama series, first broadcast in the United Kingdom on BBC One on 9 March 2006. Set in a troubled comprehensive school in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, the series focuses on the lives of the school's teacher and students, and confronts social... |
Jess Fisher |
External links
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