Denise Black is an English actress best known for her role as Denise Osbourne on the British soap opera Coronation Street. She has also had notable roles in the drama series Queer as Folk and Cucumber, both created by Russell T. Davies. Black was born on March 16, 1958 in England.
Denise Black is a member of Soap Opera Actress
Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $3 million (2024)
About
Perhaps most well known for her role as Denise Osbourne on the British soap opera Coronation Street, Black is also notable for her portrayal of Hazel Tyler on both the drama series Queer as Folk and on creator Russell T. Davies' later series Cucumber.
Before Fame
After graduating from the University of London with a degree in psychology, she began acting in productions with theatrical troupes such as Sheffield's Crucible Theatre and the Actors' Touring Company.
Trivia
Portraying Mother Superior, she co-starred with fellow soap opera actor Michael Starke (of Brookside fame) in the 2011 United Kingdom tour of Sister Act.
Family Life
She spent her youth in Hampshire, England. Her marriage to voice coach Paul Sand resulted in children named Sam and Dandy.
Associated With
She and comedienne Josie Lawrence performed together in several stage productions and television comedy programs and formed a jazz band (along with Kate McKenzie) called Denise Black & the Kray Sisters.