Barbara Knox

Barbara Knox
MBE
Born
Barbara Brothwood

(1933-09-30) 30 September 1933 (age 91)
Oldham, Lancashire, England
OccupationActress
Years active1949–present
Known forCoronation Street (1964, 1972–)[1]
Spouse(s)Denis Mullany (m. 1956–1977, divorced)
John Knox (m. 1977–1994, divorced)
Children3

Barbara Knox MBE (née Brothwood, formerly Mullaney; born 30 September 1933) is an English actress. She is known for her portrayal of newsagent Rita Sullivan in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street. She has been a full-time cast member for over 50 years, having appeared for one episode as Rita in December 1964, before becoming a regular cast member from January 1972 onwards. Knox is currently the second longest-serving cast member in the show.

  1. "Opportunity Knox". Oldham Chronicle. 4 October 2010. Retrieved 19 June 2014.

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