Age, Biography, and Wiki
Joanne Froggatt was born on August 23, 1980, making her 44 years old as of June 2025. She is best known for her role as Anna Bates in the ITV period drama series Downton Abbey, which earned her multiple award nominations, including three Primetime Emmy nominations and a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress. Her early career began with appearances in notable British TV series such as Coronation Street and The Bill.
| Occupation | Soap Opera Actress |
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| Date of Birth | 23 August 1980 |
| Age | 44 Years |
| Birth Place | Littlebeck, North Yorkshire, England |
| Horoscope | Leo |
| Country | England |
Height, Weight & Measurements
While specific measurements are not widely available, Joanne Froggatt is often described as having a slender build typical of many actresses in the industry. Her height is generally reported to be around 5 feet 6 inches (168 cm), although this can vary slightly based on the source.
| Height | 5 feet 6 inches |
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Dating & Relationship Status
Joanne Froggatt is married to James Cannon, a British IT consultant. The couple tied the knot in October 2012. There is no recent information suggesting any changes in her marital status.
Froggatt rose to prominence with her portrayal of Zoe Tattersall on the soap opera Coronation Street (1997–1998). She played Ruth Tyler, Sam Tyler's mother in original UK version of the fantasy police drama Life on Mars (British TV series) (2006). She went on to star in the television films Danielle Cable: Eyewitness (2003), See No Evil: The Moors Murders (2006), and Murder in the Outback (2007), before winning the British Independent Film Award for Most Promising Newcomer for her leading role in In Our Name (2010). Other film credits include Filth (2013), A Street Cat Named Bob (2016), Mary Shelley (2017), and Downton Abbey (2019).
Her parents, Ann and Keith Froggatt, having run a corner shop, next started a rare-breed sheep farm on a smallholding near Whitby. Froggatt has likened her childhood setting to the backdrop of Emily Brontë's classic novel Wuthering Heights. Froggatt initially joined a drama group in Scarborough, and then left her family home at the age of 13 to attend the Redroofs Theatre School in Maidenhead, Berkshire.
In 1996, Froggatt made her TV debut in the long-running ITV drama The Bill, and shortly afterwards landed the role of teenage mother Zoe Tattersall in Coronation Street. She left the programme in 1998, when her character was written out. In 1999, she appeared in the first four episodes of the first series of prison drama Bad Girls, portraying teenage mother Rachel Hicks.
In 2003, Froggatt played the leading role in the controversial one-off drama Danielle Cable: Eyewitness, based on the true story of a teenage girl who witnessed the murder of her boyfriend in a reputed road rage attack. While researching the role, she met Cable, who later contacted her to commend her on her portrayal. The film earned a BAFTA TV Award nomination for Best Single Drama.
Also in 2006, Froggatt played the sister of Myra Hindley in the ITV drama See No Evil: The Moors Murders. She later appeared in another controversial role as the title character in Joanne Lees: Murder in the Outback, which first aired on Channel Ten in Australia on 18 March 2007, and was screened in Britain on ITV on 8 April 2007. The role involved the depiction of a real-life kidnap, in which Froggatt had to perform scenes tied up with tape around her mouth as a gag. She appeared on the London stage in the adaptation of All About My Mother in the part of Sister Rosa, which ran from July to November 2007 at the Old Vic Theatre.
On 25 December 2010, Froggatt appeared in the Royle Family Christmas special, "Joe's Crackers", as Saskia, the girlfriend of Antony Royle. Despite having been mentioned by name in earlier episodes, this was the first time that Saskia had appeared in person. Froggatt starred in John Donnelly's play The Knowledge at the Bush Theatre, West London, from 12 January to 19 February 2011.
In 2015, she played Wendy in the new Bob the Builder series, voicing her in both the UK and US versions. In 2016, she starred in a two-part ITV mini-series titled Dark Angel, based on the true story of Victorian poisoner Mary Ann Cotton. Also in 2016, she co-starred in the film Starfish, an adaptation of a true story about Tom Ray, a man whose limbs were amputated after having contracted sepsis. Froggatt portrayed Nic, his wife.
In 2017, Froggatt appeared in the lead role of schoolteacher Laura Neilson in the six-part thriller mini-series Liar on ITV. Her character awakens, convinced that she was raped by respected surgeon Andrew Earlham (Ioan Gruffudd), who is also the father of one of her students, even though she cannot remember the incident, nor does forensic evidence bear out her version of events. The series aired in the US on SundanceTV.
Froggatt married long-time boyfriend James Cannon in a private ceremony in October 2012. In February 2020, she confirmed they had separated, described as a divorce by 2022.
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Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Joanne Froggatt's net worth is estimated to be around $2 million (£1,664,820), primarily derived from her successful acting career in television and film. Her salary for major roles in series like Downton Abbey significantly contributed to her net worth, although specific figures are not disclosed.
Business and Investments
There is no public information on Joanne Froggatt engaging in significant business ventures or investments outside of her acting career. Her focus has largely been on her work in television and film.
Social Network
Joanne Froggatt maintains a presence on social media platforms, although she does not frequently post updates. Her followers appreciate her occasional insights into her life and career.
Froggatt played the role of Angelique Mahy in the ITV mini-series Island at War, which tells the story of the German occupation of the Channel Islands. It aired on 11 July 2004. In the same year, she played Myra in the BBC Radio 4 drama My Turn to Make the Tea by Monica Dickens.
On 15 April 2010, Froggatt appeared opposite Lee Ingleby in the BBC Radio Four play The Disappearance by Peter Walley. In her film début, In Our Name, Froggatt played Suzy, a soldier suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. She garnered critical acclaim for her performance, and won Best Newcomer at the British Independent Film Awards.
Education
Froggatt attended the Redroofs Theatre School at the age of 13, which marked the beginning of her formal acting training. This early start in such a prestigious institution laid the groundwork for her future success in the acting world.
