Debbie Rush portrays Terry Jackson in the bonkers thriller Passenger on ITV1, but she’s best known for her rather legendary performance as Anna Windass in Corrie.
And the actress isn’t the only soap star in the family!
This week, Debbie appears in the eerie Twin-Peaks-esque drama Passenger, alongside the likes of Jack James Ryan, Barry Sloane, Daniel Ryan, Nico Mirallegro, and Wunmi Mosaku.
The high-profile role comes six years after she left Weatherfield. So why did she leave the ITV soap? Where is her character now? And who are her soap star children?
Here’s everything you need to know about Passenger star Debbie Rush…
Who plays Terry Jackson on Passenger?
Actress Debbie Rush portrays Terry Jackson in the cast of Passenger on ITV1. Terry is estranged from husband Derek Jackson, who is played by The Bay fave Daniel Ryan.
The character of Terry is a forensic analyst, who becomes involved in the mysterious goings-on in the small fictional town of Chadder Vale.
Husband Derek Jackson is the owner of the local bread factory, which is the main source of employment for many in the town. He’s trying to get back with his wife Terry, but is also hiding a secret of his own. Basically whatever those strange deliveries are? He knows all about them!
What is Debbie Rush famous for?
Debbie Rush is an actress most famous for playing Anna Windass in the cast of Coronation Street (see below).
She’s been on our screens ever since 2006, when she first popped up as Mrs. Jones in Hollyoaks: In the City, a spin-off focusing on Lisa and Ben as they returned to Liverpool.
Debbie subsequently appeared in episodes of The Street, and Shameless, before winning her life-changing role in Corrie. After leaving the ITV soap in 2018, the TV star played Julia in Inside No 9, and Daphne Bishop in Brassic.
In 2024, she appears in all six episodes of Passsenger.
Debbie has also starred in several films, including the horror film Salvage, and TV movie Florence Nightingale.
Is Debbie Rush in Emmerdale?
Contrary to popular opinion, Debbie Rush has never starred in Emmerdale.
However, her daughter Poppy has been on a rival soap. Read more about Debbie Rush’s famous family below.
Debbie Rushed played Gary Windass’ mother Anna in Coronation Street
Actress Debbie joined the cast of Corrie in 2008. She played Anna Windass, Gary‘s mum in the ITV soap, and announced her decision to leave the series in July 2017.
The future Roy’s Rolls waitress moved to Weatherfield in 2008, with her husband Eddie and son Gary moved. However, the family immediately embarked on a long-running feud with their neighbours, the Platts.
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