Mary Jo Randle (born 26 April 1954) is an English actress from

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) working in theatre and television. After a childhood in Littleborough, Randle left home to study for a degree in drama at the

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but switched course to Social Administration. Upon graduation she applied and was accepted for a place at

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, where she was the recipient of the Bancroft Gold Medal. In 1981 she won Most Promising Actress at the Ronson awards. Mary Jo Randle is best known for her roles as Jo Morgan in ''

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'' (1993–1995) and Bernie Quinlan in '' The Lakes.'' She has also featured in ''

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on smoke alarms.

Selected filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Randle, Mary Jo English television actresses English soap opera actresses 1954 births Living people Actors from Rochdale Actors from Lancashire