Sian Breckin
Born1982 (age 41–42)
United Kingdom
Alma materEast 15 Acting School
OccupationActress
Known forDonkey Punch
Tyrannosaur
DCI Banks

Sian Breckin (born 1982) is a British film, television and theatre actress.

Donkey Punch directed by Olly Blackburn was Breckin's feature film debut; she starred alongside Jaime Winstone, Nichola Burley, Tom Burke and Julian Morris. Subsequent television appearances included roles on series The Bill, Inspector George Gently, The Royal and Heartbeat.

Breckin acted in the film Tender directed by Deborah Haywood, and in Alice by filmmaker Marianne Elliott. She had guest starring roles on the television series Doctors and Casualty, and appeared as PC Janet Taylor in DCI Banks. She starred as Kelly in the 2011 film Tyrannosaur directed by Paddy Considine.

Early life and education

Breckin attended East 15 Acting School.[1]

Career

Breckin was directed by Olly Blackburn in the thriller film Donkey Punch; she portrayed the character Lisa and starred alongside Jaime Winstone, Nichola Burley, Tom Burke and Julian Morris.[2][3] She commented to the Yorkshire Evening Post about her experience acting in the film: "Filming it was such a wonderful experience. I learned an incredible amount and the team became very close. We are all incredibly proud of the film."[4] Breckin told the Irish Independent the intent was to portray realistic scenes in the film: "We wanted it as realistic as possible in terms of young people having fun. Sex isn't glamorous".[5] She commented to Sky News: "It's about us, it's about young people. Hopefully people can identify with that. It had to be that the audience can relate to my character, that they can see how she gets herself in certain situations and how easily that can happen."[6] Donkey Punch is Breckin's first feature film.[5][7] LoveFilm observed that Donkey Punch is "acted with conviction by a cast of newcomers".[8]

Breckin had a role in January 2008 on the television series The Bill.[4] She appeared in 2009 on the programme Inspector George Gently, as character Audrey Chadwick.[9] She played the character of Judith Ure in 2009 in the television series The Royal; Breckin guest starred opposite series regular Damian O'Hare who played Dr. Burnett, a physician tasked with diagnosing her pregnant character's ailments.[10] Breckin guest starred on the television drama Heartbeat playing the role of Janice Hopley opposite actor James Gaddas who portrayed her father.[11]

Breckin starred in the film Tender, directed by Deborah Haywood.[12] Marianne Elliott directed Breckin in a role in her 2010 short film titled Alice.[13] Breckin portrayed the role of PC Janet Taylor in 2010 in the television series DCI Banks.[14] She portrayed the character of Debs Hastings in a 2010 episode of the television series Doctors.[15] She guest starred on the television series Casualty in 2010, playing the part of Kim Rees.[16][17]

Breckin starred as Kelly in the 2011 film Tyrannosaur directed by Paddy Considine.[18]

Filmography

Film

Year Film Role Director
2008 Donkey Punch Lisa Olly Blackburn
2009 Tender Elain Deborah Haywood
2010 Alice Girl with Bell Marianne Elliott
2011 Tyrannosaur Kelly (Samuel's Mum) Paddy Considine
2013 Vice of Mind Wendy Adam Razvi
Starred Up Governor Cardew David Mackenzie

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2008 The Bill Harriet McGuire Episode: No. 24.20 "Corrupted"
2009 Inspector George Gently Audrey Chadwick Episode: No. 2.2 "Gently in the Night"
The Royal Judith Ure Episode: No. 7.10 "In the Air"
Heartbeat Janice Hopley Episode: No. 18.23 "Pass the Parcel"
2010 Doctors Debs Hastings Episode: No. 11.212 "Unmoved"
DCI Banks PC Janet Taylor Episodes: No. 1.1 – 1.2 "Aftermath – Part 1", "Aftermath – Part 2"
Casualty Kim Rees Episode: No. 25.17 "Winter Wonderland"
2012 Hollyoaks Deena Hardman Episodes: No. 1.3267 – 1.3297
2013 Dates Heidi Episode: No. 1.7
Scott & Bailey Nikki Madden Episode: No. 2.2
Truckers Wendy Newman
2015 Silent Witness DC Gabby Lawson Episodes: "Sniper's Nest" No. 153 & 154

Theatre

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c East, Irene (19 April 2005). "E15 Acting School – BA Acting Showcase". The Stage. The Stage Newspaper Limited. Retrieved 1 March 2012.
  2. ^ Holden, Stephen (22 January 2009). "Passion and Pain at Sea, With Fatal Consequences". The New York Times. Retrieved 5 March 2012.
  3. ^ "Film Reviews: Donkey Punch". JournalLive. ncjMedia Limited. 18 July 2008. Retrieved 5 March 2012.
  4. ^ a b "Sian Breckin: Roundhay actress stars in Donkey Punch". Yorkshire Evening Post. Johnston Publishing Ltd. 5 August 2008. Retrieved 5 March 2012.
  5. ^ a b Fanning, Evan (20 July 2008). "Winstone and friends pull no punches in latest film". Irish Independent. Retrieved 1 March 2012.
  6. ^ Hargrave, Steve (16 July 2008). "Pulling The Punches: Donkey Punch". Sky News. Archived from the original on 11 July 2012. Retrieved 5 March 2012.
  7. ^ Papamichael, Stella (17 July 2008). "Jaime Winstone, Sian Breckin ('Donkey Punch') – Movies Interview". Digital Spy. Retrieved 5 March 2008.
  8. ^ Charity, Tom (20 July 2008). "Donkey Punch". LoveFilm. LOVEFiLM UK Ltd. Retrieved 5 March 2012.
  9. ^ "Gently in the Night; Series 2". BBC One. 2012. Retrieved 5 March 2012.
  10. ^ "The Royal, Series 7, Episode 1, Week 26". ITV. 21 June 2009.
  11. ^ "Heartbeat, Episode 23, Week 36". ITV. ITV plc; STV Group plc; UTV Media plc. 2010.
  12. ^ British Council (2010). "British Council Film: Tender". British Films Directory. Retrieved 5 March 2012.
  13. ^ Marianne Elliott (2010). Alice (Short film). United Kingdom: Ruby Films.
  14. ^ Viner, Brian (28 September 2010). "Last Night's TV – DCI Banks: Aftermath, ITV1; The Classroom Experiment, BBC2". The Independent. Retrieved 5 March 2012.
  15. ^ "Doctors, Series 11, Unmoved". BBC One. 2010. Retrieved 5 March 2012.
  16. ^ "Casualty, Series 25, Winter Wonderland". BBC One. 2010. Retrieved 5 March 2012.
  17. ^ "Casualty, Series 15 – 17. Winter Wonderland". Radio Times. 2010. Retrieved 5 March 2012.
  18. ^ Scott, A. O. (17 November 2011). "Amid the Grim Streets, a Pair of Weary Souls". The New York Times. Retrieved 2 March 2012.

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