Susan Cookson in Emmerdale with inset of her as Wendy Posner
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Susan Cookson’s varied roles before Emmerdale as Wendy Posner

Wendy first arrived in 2019

Since Wendy Posner turned up in the Yorkshire village of Emmerdale there’s been plenty of unfolding drama for her and her murdered son Lee.

But eagle-eyed fans of the show may notice she’s somewhat recognisable from somewhere else.

Let’s just say this isn’t actress Susan Cookson’s first soapland rodeo. But where is it you know her from? Let’s find out…

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Susan Cookson poses in a green top and cardigan as Emmerdale's Wendy Posner
Susan arrived as Wendy in 2019 (Credit: ITV Pictures)

Who is Susan Cookson and what do we know her from?

Born in Manchester on April 20 1965, Susan is 55 years old.

You may know her best as Wendy, but Susan has had a string of acting jobs on big-name shows throughout her career.

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She used to play fan favourite, Maggie Coldwell, on BBC drama Casualty, crossing over to sister show Holby City for a stint too.

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Susan Cookson in Casualty as Maggie Coldwell

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Wendy Posner in Emmerdale


Nancy Brown
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