Helen Coker

Known for Acting

5/5/1974(Age 51)

England, UK

Biography

Helen Coker is an English actress, known for her work on All or Nothing (2002), Nicholas Nickleby (2002) and Vera Drake (2004).

Known For (13 credits)

4.0

Movie

Run

2005

A young woman who works in a newspaper kiosk runs every day. Until now.

7.7

Agatha Christie's Marple

2004

The adventures of Miss Jane Marple, an elderly spinster living in the quiet little village of St Mary Mead. During her many visits to friends and relatives in other villages, Miss Marple often stumbles upon mysterious murders which she helps solve. Although the police are sometimes reluctant to accept Miss Marple's help, her reputation and unparalleled powers of observation eventually win them over.

7.2

Movie

Vera Drake

2004

Abortionist Vera Drake finds her beliefs and practices clash with the mores of 1950s Britain – a conflict that leads to tragedy for her family.

7.7

Hustle

2004

A motley group of London con artists pull of a series of daring and intricate stings.

Spine Chillers

2003

Anthology series of black comedies, which sets out to deliver excellent stories with a darkly comic twist.

4.6

Movie

Cruise of the Gods

2002

Andy Van Allen, former hero of the cult 80s futuristic TV show Children of Castor, is now working as a hotel porter. When Andy receives an unusual offer - the Children of Castor fan club-organised cruise around the Greek islands, with him as the principal celebrity - a combination of Andy's cynicism, his fans' adoration, a misguided sexual encounter and an unexpected reunion with his more famous co-star, Nick Lee, ensure the paradise cruise is far from plain sailing.

7.1

Movie

All or Nothing

2002

Penny works at a supermarket and Phil is a gentle taxi-driver. Penny’s love for Phil has run dry and they lead joyless lives with their two children, Rachel, a cleaner, and Rory, who is unemployed and aggressive.

5.7

Movie

Lorna Doone

2001

The year is 1675. England is threatened by religious and political rivalries. King Charles II's Catholic brother, James, is next in line for the throne, but many Protestants put their faith in Charles' illegitimate son, The Duke of Monmouth. On the king's death, conflict is inevitable... Over seven days journey from London, Exmoor is a primitive and lawless area. Here, farmer Jack Ridd lives with his wife Sarah, son John, and two daughters. The only shadow over their simple life is cast by the notorious outlaw family the Doones. The aristocratic Doones were banished from their ancestral lands and now live through looting, theft, and murder. Their brutality is legendary...

6.5

Movie

Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings

2000

The comedienne stars in this festive sketch show, alongside a host of celebrity guests.

8.0

Lorna Doone

2000

Passionate love story set in 17th century rural England, charting the young John Ridd's search for revenge after his father's murder, and the chance encounter with beautiful Lorna Doone that changes the course of his life.

6.2

Movie

The House of Mirth

2000

In early 20th century New York City, an impoverished socialite desperately seeks a suitable husband as she gradually finds herself betrayed by her friends and exiled from high society.

6.9

Movie

A Christmas Carol

1999

Miser Ebenezer Scrooge is awakened on Christmas Eve by spirits who reveal to him his own miserable existence, what opportunities he wasted in his youth, his current cruelties, and the dire fate that awaits him if he does not change his ways. Scrooge is faced with his own story of growing bitterness and meanness, and must decide what his own future will hold: death or redemption.