Joanne Whalley was born on August 25, 1961, in Salford, Lancashire, England. She grew up in the Greater Manchester area, living in Levenshulme and later Stockport. Her upbringing was modest, but even from a young age, Whalley displayed an undeniable passion for performing arts. She attended Bredbury Comprehensive School and Harrytown Convent Girls’ School, both …
