Maureen was born in Bundorran, County Donegal, while her Dad was doing
summer season at a local theatre. She was brought up in Glasgow. She is
the eldest of four children; 2 brothers Mark and Paul, plus sister
Louise. Her father, Johnny is a well known Scottish entertainer, while
her late mother, Kitty was a model. She trained at the Royal Scottish
Academy of Music and Drama in Glasgow, where she won the James Bridie
medal in her final year. Her hobbies are reading, writing, cooking,
cake decorating, flamenco dancing and going to the gym. She currently
lives in South London.
She was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2020 Queen's New Years Honours List for her services to the Entertainment Industry. She was an actress and President for Equity in Greater London SW11, England.
Equity president.
Playing Mrs Danvers in a national tour of Rebecca, with
Nigel Havers.