Born in Rochdale, Lancashire, England, on July 12, 1976, Anna Friel launched her acting career early, appearing on the BBC series "G.B.H." when she was only 14. A few years later, she landed a high-profile role on the British soap opera "Brookside," making history by participating in British television's first lesbian kiss.As a young adult, Friel added notable theater and film credits to her résumé. She starred in the Broadway premiere of Patrick Marber's powerful stage play, "Closer," winning Drama Desk and Theatre World awards for her portrayal of Alice, a stripper. She also joined the cast of A Midsummer Night's Dream and starred with Ewan McGregor in Rogue Trader.
Friel made her American television debut on the short-lived Fox drama "The Jury." But she is best known for her Golden Globe-nominated portrayal of a resurrected childhood sweetheart on the ABC dramedy "Pushing Daisies."
Land of the LostAfter accidentally uncovering a portal to an alternate universe populated by dinosaurs, Sleestaks and other strange creatures, Dr. Rick Marshall must navigate a dangerous new world in this big-screen adaptation of the classic 1970s adventure series. Read More
Me Without YouIn 1970s London, two young girls grow up next door to each other, share secrets and survive mutual traumas. Their lives are totally intertwined, and they make a pact of eternal friendship -- which is tested as they progress through young adulthood. Read More
Pushing DaisiesNed's (Lee Pace) bizarre ability to bring humans, as well as fruit and animals, back from the dead with a mere touch of his hand leads to numerous strange encounters and moral quandaries in this clever, poignant drama of the supernatural. Working with his private eye friend, Emerson Cod (Chi... Read More
Rogue TraderBased on a true story, this absorbing drama stars Ewan McGregor as a hotshot futures trader whose high-risk financial activities ultimately result in the collapse of England's oldest and most respected merchant bank. Read More
Limitless (2011) | PG-13 | |
Neverland (2011) | NR | |
London Boulevard (2010) | R | |
Land of the Lost (2009) | PG-13 | |
Bathory (2008) | NR | |
NR | ||
Pushing Daisies (2007) | TV-PG | |
Irish Jam (2006) | PG-13 | |
Niagara Motel (2006) | R | |
Goal! The Dream Begins (2005) | PG-13 | |
Timeline (2003) | PG-13 | |
Me Without You (2001) | R | |
The War Bride (2001) | NR | |
An Everlasting Piece (2000) | R | |
Sunset Strip (2000) | R | |
A Midsummer Night's Dream (1999) | PG-13 | |
Rogue Trader (1999) | R | |
R | ||
Our Mutual Friend (1998) | NR | |
NR | ||
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