
Sally Bankes
Biography
Sally Bankes spent twenty-five years working as a bank manager before pursuing a career as a professional actress, though she had been active in youth theatre since the age of nine. Since then, she has appeared in Little Britain (2003), Doctors (2000), Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps (2001), Heartbeat (1992), and the sketch comedy show Tittybangbang.
She has also featured in other British television productions, including Coronation Street (1960) and Victoria Wood's Housewife, 49 (2005).
Based in Southport, she serves as a director of the Operatic New Generation Youth Theatre in her hometown and teaches performing arts at Southport College. Additionally, she co-hosts a Sunday morning programme on Radio Lancashire.
Known For

TV
Heartbeat
Mrs. Clark
1992

TV
Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler
Gladys
2019

TV
M.I. High
Nora Braithwaite
2007

TV
World Without End
Madge Webber
2012

TV
Tess of the D'Urbervilles
Mrs Crick
2008

Film
Housewife, 49
Mrs Whittaker
2006

Film
Jermaine & Elsie
Senior Nurse
2017

Film
A.K.A Nadia
Laundry Shop Owner
2015

Film
Chicken Tikka Masala
Vanessa
2005
Filmography
2019TVPennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butleras Gladys2017FilmJermaine & Elsieas Senior Nurse2015FilmA.K.A Nadiaas Laundry Shop Owner2012TVWorld Without Endas Madge Webber2008TVTess of the D'Urbervillesas Mrs Crick2007TVM.I. Highas Nora Braithwaite2006FilmHousewife, 49as Mrs Whittaker2005FilmChicken Tikka Masalaas Vanessa1992TVHeartbeatas Mrs. Clark