BARBARA KNOX – 88 YEARS
From Barabara Knox to the unforgettable Rita Tanner, her career as an English actress is the one to applaud.
There are many characters that will always be remembered in soap opera history, and Barabara’s portrayal of the iconic Rita Tanner in the ITV show Coronation Street is undoubtedly one of them. She made her debut on the stage in 1962 at the Oldham Coliseum Theatre.
Barbara won the British Soap Award in 2006 for Best On-Screen Partnership with Malcolm Hebden. She has several other rewards in her honor, like Lifetime Achievement Award. Throwing some light on her love life. Knox has been married twice.
