From Glasgow to the screen: The versatile career of Scottish actress Julie Graham
In short: Born in Glasgow in 1965, Julie Graham has built a prolific career across British television and film. From early roles in Taggart to her recent work in This City Is Ours, she has navigated diverse genres, including crime dramas, sitcoms, and science fiction, establishing herself as a consistent screen presence.
Julie Graham's journey began in Scotland, where she was raised by her mother, Betty, who passed away from lung cancer when Graham was a teenager. Her professional acting career took off in the mid-1980s, with early credits including Blood Red Roses and appearances in the long-running series Taggart. By the 1990s, she was a recognizable face, appearing in films such as Nuns on the Run and The Big Man, while also gaining traction in television through roles in Harry and various commercials.
Her career is defined by a remarkable range. In the 2000s, she took on significant roles in At Home with the Braithwaites and William and Mary, and later portrayed an archaeologist in the BBC drama Bonekickers. Her versatility allowed her to pivot between gritty crime dramas like Shetland, where she played procurator fiscal Rhona Kelly for eight years, and lighter fare such as the ITV sitcom Benidorm. She has also ventured into science fiction, notably appearing in Doctor Who and The Sarah Jane Adventures.
Beyond her professional achievements, Graham's personal life has seen significant transitions. She was married to fellow actor Joseph A. Bennett from 2002 until his death in 2015. In 2019, she married Davy Croket, a skydiving instructor from Belgium. Today, she continues to work in major productions, including the 2025 BBC series This City Is Ours, where she stars alongside Sean Bean, maintaining a career that spans over four decades of British entertainment history.
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