Jan Pearson

Coordinates	28°36′36″N77°13′48″N
Name	Jan Pearson
Birthname	Janice Pearson
Birth date	12 April 1959 (Age 51)
Birth place	Wollaston, Stourbridge, West Midlands, England
Occupation	Actress
Yearsactive	1994 - present
Spouse	Richard Signy (partner)
Residence	Suffolk

Jan Pearson is an award winning English actress currently known for playing Karen Hollins in the BBC's daytime soap Doctors which she joined in February 2009. In 2010, Jan won the award of Best On-Screen Partnership for her role as Karen Hollins alongside with Chris Walker.

Early years

Born and borught up in Wollaston near Stourbridge, Jan always wanted to be a Doctor. When she realised she did not have the qualifications to become a GP she wanted to be an actress. When Jan was younger she worked in a pub, 'The Royal Exchange' on Stourbridge High Street for many years.

Career

Jan has played Ann Davis in The Bill, Kath Shaughnessy in Holby City, Heather Deans in Silent Witness and she has also appeared in Wycliffe and currently portrays receptionist Karen Hollins on Doctors.

In 2001, she appeared on the BBC's Children in Need with two other Holby City cast members, one of them was Adrian Lewis Morgan who played Liam Evans in Holby City and currently plays Dr. Jimmi Clay in Doctors with Jan.

Jan is currently represented by Creative Artists Management.

Film

Jan has appeared in two films. They are The Invitation and Martha, Meet Frank, Daniel and Laurence.

Career at Doctors

From 23 February 2009, Jan, landed the role of Black Country Receptionist, Karen Hollins in the BBC soap opera, Doctors. From her first appearance Jan, as Karen, was a big hit with the viewers, along with her very dysfunctional family; Rob Hollins (Chris Walker), Imogen Hollins (Charlie Clemmow) & Jack Hollins (Nicolas Woodman).

Soap Awards

Jan attended The British Soap Awards in 2009 & in 2010. She wasn't nominated for any awards in 2009 but in the 2010 Soap Awards Jan & Chris Walker, who plays Jan's on-screen husband Rob Hollins, they were both nominated for Best On-Screen Partnership, alongside; Eastenders', Patsy Palmer & Sid Owen, from Coronation Street, Katherine Kelly & Simon Gregson & Emmerdale's; Nick Miles & Nicola Wheeler. Jan & Chris swept the award away adding the second win of the night for Doctors.

External links

Jan Pearson Details at The Handbook

Jan Pearson at Internet Movie Database

Category:English television actors Category:English soap opera actors Category:1959 births Category:Living people