Christine Hargreaves
Christine Hargreaves (22 March 1939 – 12 August 1984), born in Salford, Lancashire, was an English actress who was best known for appearing as the character Christine Hardman in the soap opera Coronation Street between 1960-63. She first appeared in episode 2 and appeared in many episodes until she left in March 1963. Her character lived at number 13 with her mother May Hardman. When May died, Hargreaves' character got depressed. Her biggest storyline in the show was in 1962, when her character had a mental breakdown and climbed on top of the factory, staying there until Ken Barlow finally persuaded her to come down. She was also known for her argument with Ena Sharples in the Corner Shop.
Christine Hargreaves | |
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Hargreaves in An American Werewolf in London (1981) | |
Born | Salford, Lancashire, England | 22 March 1939
Died | 12 August 1984 45) London, England | (aged
Occupation | Actress |
Hargreaves was one of the original cast members of Coronation Street. She also appeared in Pink Floyd—The Wall as Pink's mother. She was notable for her role as a single mother in The Spongers (1978), from BBC's Play For Today series, and she appeared in the police drama Juliet Bravo several times playing different characters.
Christine had a daughter, Rosie Weeks Hargreaves, born in Hampstead, London in December 1974. Her father is bass guitarist Willie Weeks.
Death
Hargreaves died in August 1984 from a brain haemmorhage at the age of 45, in London, England.
Filmography
- Strictly for the Birds (1963)
- The Reckoning (1969)
- The Hireling (1973)
- It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet (1975)
- An American Werewolf in London (1981)
- Pink Floyd—The Wall (1982)
Juliet Bravo, episode "Breaching the Peace" (1982)
- Nineteen Eighty-Four (1984)
- Nineteen Nineteen (1985)