Frances Tomelty: Biography in Details
Who Is Frances Tomelty?
Frances Tomelty is an Irish actress. She is popularly known for portraying the role of WDC Linda Doran in the British television crime drama series Strangers.
Similarly, she is also known for her roles in The Amazing Mrs Pritchard, The White Queen, and Testament of Youth.
Frances Tomelty- Bio, Age, Parents, Siblings, Ethnicity, Education
Frances Tomelty was born on 6 October 1948 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. As of 2024, she is 75 years old.
She is Irish by nationality and her ethnicity is caucasian. Similarly, her birth sign is Libra.
Moreover, she was born to a father Joseph Tomelty, an actor, and a mother Lena Milligan. Likewise, she has a sister named Roma Tomelty.
Speaking about her educational background, there is no detailed info about her educational qualifications, however, she seems well-educated person.
Frances Tomelty-Professional Life, Careers
Talking about her career, she has worked in several theatre shows, television series, and films till now. She dedicated her whole life to her acting career. In 1973, she landed a prominent role in David Storey’s play ‘Cromwell’ at the ‘Royal Court Theatre’ in London, directed by Anthony Page.
Moreover, in 1975, she appeared in ‘The Voysey Inheritance,’ which was produced at Edinburgh’s ‘Royal Lyceum Theatre’. Later, she played ‘Elaine Navazio’ in the 1979 film ‘Last of the Red Hot Lovers’ which was directed by Eric Thompson.
In 1984, Tomelty performed Shakespeare’s ‘Richard III’ in England’s ‘Royal Shakespeare Theatre’. It was directed by Bill Alexander. In the same year, she appeared in ‘The Merchant of Venice’ for the same production and venue.
Apart from stage shows, she has also worked in several films and television series. She began her film and television career with single-episode roles in shows such as ‘Ukridge’ (1968) and ‘Callan’ (1970). She even played multiple characters in the same series, such as ‘Play for Today’ from 1971 until 1982.
Similarly, in 1972, she appeared as ‘Christine Peters’ in the UK’s longest-running soap drama, Coronation Street. She also had recurrent parts in ‘Harriet’s Back in Town’ (1973), ‘A Place to Hide’ (1976), and ‘Strangers’ (1978–1979).
Her other screen credits include:
- ‘The White Queen’ (2013),
- ‘Charlie’ (2015),
- ‘Catastrophe’ (2015-2019)
- ‘Unforgotten’ (2015),
- ‘Peaky Blinders’ (2016)
- ‘Apple Tree Yard’ (2017)
- ‘Black Earth Rising’ (2018).
Frances Tomelty-Net Worth, Salary
Talking about her earnings, Frances has earned a considerable amount of money as an actress. Most of her earnings are from acting, movies, television series, and other business ventures.
As of 2024, her estimated net worth is around $5 million. The info about her salary is under review.
Rumors, Controversy
Tomelty has not been involved in controversy till now. She keeps her personal life private and has kept herself away from scandals and rumors. She ignores the activities that affect her career and image.
Body Features Height, Weight
She has maintained a good body shape and stands at a decent height. She has a height of 5 feet 8 inches and weighs around 66kg.
Similarly, she has black hair and black color eyes. The info about her other body measurements such as waist-bust-hip size,
dress size and shoe size are under review.
Social Media
She is not active on social media. She does not have an official Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Frances Tomelty’s Birthday Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | October | Sunday |
| 2025 | October | Monday |
| 2026 | October | Tuesday |
| 2027 | October | Wednesday |
| 2028 | October | Friday |