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Jane Horrocks was born on January 18, 1964 in Rawtenstall, United Kingdom. Jane Horrocks is listed as a voice actor, singer and stage actor. The age as of 2026 is 62. Education on record includes The Oldham College. Recorded honors include Sitges Film Festival Best Actress award (1994).
My Take
What fascinates me about Jane Horrocks is how she channels remarkable range into the smallest, most fragile-seeming roles. She can be the dim, lovable assistant in Absolutely Fabulous and then, in Little Voice, unleash a powerhouse voice that earned her Golden Globe and BAFTA nominations. That contrast between her slight frame and enormous talent is the whole appeal. A working-class girl from Rawtenstall who chose craft over flash, she's exactly the kind of performer I admire: someone who disappears into a character rather than demanding attention. Decades on, her versatility across voice, song, and stage still feels quietly extraordinary to me.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jane Horrocks
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェーン・ホロックス
- Reading
- じぇーん・ほろっくす
- Born
- January 18, 1964 (age 62)
- Origin
- Rawtenstall, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- voice actor / singer / stage actor / film actor / actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Dragon
2. Background
- University
- The Oldham College
Awards & achievements
- 1994 Sitges Film Festival Best Actress award
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Jane Horrocks born?
Jane Horrocks was born on January 18, 1964 and is 62 years old.
Where is Jane Horrocks from?
Jane Horrocks is from Rawtenstall, United Kingdom.
What does Jane Horrocks do?
Jane Horrocks works as voice actor, singer, stage actor, film actor, actor.
Where did Jane Horrocks study?
Jane Horrocks attended The Oldham College.
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