Christine Hargreaves
| Christine Hargreaves | |
|---|---|
 Christine Hargreaves in 1983 | |
| Born |
22 March 1939 Salford, Lancashire, England |
| Died |
12 August 1984 (aged 45) London, England |
| Cause of death | Brain tumour |
| Occupation | Actress |
Christine Hargreaves (22 March 1939 – 12 August 1984) was an English actress who was best known for appearing as the character Christine Hardman in the soap opera Coronation Street between 1960-1963.
Hargreaves was born in Salford, Lancashire, and was one of the original cast members of Coronation Street. She first appeared in episode 2 and appeared in many episodes until she left in March 1963. Her character lived at number 13 with her mother May Hardman. When May died, Hargreaves' character got depressed. Her biggest storyline in the show was in 1962 when her character had a mental breakdown and climbed on top of the factory. Ken Barlow finally persuaded her to come down. She was also known for her argument with Ena Sharples in the corner shop. She was also in Pink Floyd—The Wall, playing as Pink's mother.
Hargreaves was also notable for her role as a single mother in The Spongers (1978), from BBC's Play For Today series.
Death
Hargreaves died in August 1984 from a brain tumour at the age of 45, in London, England.
Filmography
- Strictly for the Birds (1963)
- The Reckoning (1969)
- The Hireling (1973)
- It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet (1975)
- An American Werewolf in London (1981)
- Pink Floyd—The Wall (1982)
- Nineteen Eighty-Four (1984)
- Nineteen Nineteen (1985)