Sue Devaney
Updated: 12/20/2025, 2:54:55 PM Wikipedia source
Sue Devaney (born Susan Barber; 2 July 1967) is an English actress. Her roles include Debbie Webster in Coronation Street, Rita in Jonny Briggs, Liz Harker in Casualty and Jane in Dinnerladies.
Infobox
Born
Susan Barber (1967-07-02) 2 July 1967 (age 58)Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, England
Occupation
Actress
Years active
1983–present
Known for
mw- Coronation Street Jonny Briggs Casualty Dinnerladies
Spouse
mw- Jim O'Farrell (m. 2024)
Tables
Television appearances · Filmography
1983
1984–1985, 2019–present
Role(s)
Coronation Street
Notes
Debbie Webster
1985–1987
Role(s)
Jonny Briggs
Notes
Rita
1987
First Sight
Role(s)
Amanda
Notes
Episode: "Exclusive Yarns"
1989
Flying Lady
Role(s)
Sandra
Notes
Episode: "An Arm and a Leg"
The Real Eddy English
Role(s)
Mad Bastard
Notes
Main role; 4 episodes
1993
1994
Model Millie
Role(s)
Trendy Wendy
1994–1997
Role(s)
Casualty
Notes
Liz Harker
1998
1998–2000
Role(s)
Dinnerladies
Notes
Jane
2001, 2004, 2018
Role(s)
Doctors
Notes
Alison Darling; Jenny Groves; Jan Miller
2002
Being April
Role(s)
Angela
Notes
Episode: "Normal"
2008
2009, 2013
Role(s)
Shameless
Notes
Peggy; Mindy
2013
2019
TBA
Role(s)
Made in the Eighties
Notes
Anna
| Year | Title | Character | Notes |
| 1983 | In Loving Memory | Mildred | Episode: "Trouble at T' Mill" |
| 1984–1985, 2019–present | Coronation Street | Debbie Webster | Series regular |
| 1985–1987 | Jonny Briggs | Rita | Main role; 28 episodes |
| 1987 | First Sight | Amanda | Episode: "Exclusive Yarns" |
| Rainbow | Camper | Episode: "Co-Operation" | |
| 1989 | Flying Lady | Sandra | Episode: "An Arm and a Leg" |
| The Real Eddy English | Mad Bastard | Main role; 4 episodes | |
| About Face | Betsy | Episode: "Mrs Worthington's Daughter" | |
| 1990 | Haggard | Betty Bouncer | 2 episodes |
| Spatz | Jo | Main role; 10 episodes | |
| 1991 | Gordon the Gopher | Zoe | Series 1: Episode 1 |
| 1993 | The Bill | Ruth Harcourt | Episode: "Persuasion" |
| Heartbeat | Jennifer Galvin | Episode: "Bang to Rights" | |
| 1994 | Model Millie | Trendy Wendy | |
| 1994–1997 | Casualty | Liz Harker | Series regular; 74 episodes |
| 1997 | Common As Muck | Helen | 2 episodes |
| 1998 | The Mrs Bradley Mysteries | Mabel Jones | Episode: "Speedy Death" |
| 1998–2000 | Dinnerladies | Jane | Supporting role; 11 episodes |
| 2001, 2004, 2018 | Doctors | Alison Darling; Jenny Groves; Jan Miller | 3 episodes |
| 2002 | Being April | Angela | Episode: "Normal" |
| 2004 | The Royal | Daisy Douglas | Episode: "All the Fun of the Fair" |
| 2006 | Strictly Confidential | Lorraine | Series 1: Episode 4 |
| 2008 | The Royal Today | Alison Alexander | Series 1: Episode 5 |
| 2009, 2013 | Shameless | Peggy; Mindy | 2 episodes |
| 2012 | Emmerdale | Midwife | 1 episode |
| 2013 | Great Night Out | Linda | 2 episodes |
| Being Eileen | Carmel | Episode: "DIY" | |
| River City | Angela | Series 10: Episode 2 | |
| 2019 | Years and Years | Barbara Hopkins | Series 1: Episode 3 |
| TBA | Made in the Eighties | Anna | Currently in post-production |
References
- "This is why Gateway doesn't exist anymore"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRjEfTLiS_M&watch_response
- Being Eileenhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01r6b0b