Claire Sweeney is an English actress, singer, and TV personality, best known for playing Lindsay Corkhill in Channel 4’s Brookside from 1991 to 2003 and Cassie Plummer in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street since 2023.
Claire Sweeney Biography
| Real Name | Claire Jane Sweeney |
| Nickname | Claire Sweeney |
| Profession | Actress, singer, TV personality, and broadcaster |
| Date of Birth | 17 April 1971 |
| Age | 54 years old (as of 2025) |
| Birth Place | Walton, Liverpool, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Hometown | Walton, Liverpool, England |
| Gender | Female |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Catholic |
| Hobbies | Travelling, ice skating, singing, dancing, etc. |
| Social Media | Instagram X (Twitter) |
Education Qualification
| School | Elliott-Clarke Theatre School, Liverpool |
| College | Not known |
| Education Qualification | Not publicly known |
Claire Sweeney Age
Claire Sweeney was born on 17 April 1971 in Walton, Liverpool, England. She is 54 years old as of 2025, and her zodiac sign is Aries.
Claire Sweeney Boyfriend
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Affairs/Boyfriend | Tony Hibbard (2001 to 2007) Daniel Reilly (2013 to 2015) Ricky Hatton (2024 to first half of 2025) |
| Spouse/Husband | N/A |
| Children | Son – one (with Daniel Reilly) Daughter – N/A |
Claire Sweeney Family
| Father’s Name | Ken Sweeney |
| Mother’s Name | Kathleen Sweeney |
| Brother’s Name | Shaun Sweeney |
| Sister’s Name | None |
Career
| Debut | TV – 1987: Brookside Album – 2002: Claire |
| Awards | 2022 – Rainbow Honours |
Claire Sweeney Album/Song
- 2022 – Claire
Claire Sweeney TV Shows
- 1987-2003 – Brookside
- 2001 – Celebrity Big Brother
- 2003 – Clocking Off
- 2004 – Merseybeat
- 2011 – Candy Cabs
- 2014 – Holby City
- 2018 – Benidorm
- 2019 – Doctors
- 2023-24 – The Good Ship Murder
- 2023-present – Coronation Street
- 2024 – Dancing on Ice
Claire Sweeney Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 173 cm In meters – 1.73 m In feet & inches – 5’8” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 57 kg In pounds – 126 lbs |
| Brwo | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Brown |
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Claire Sweeney Net Worth
| Net Worth (approx) | $5 million (as of 2025) |
| Annual Income (approx) | Update soon |
| Salary (approx) | Update soon |
| Income Source | Acting, singing, endorsement, social media, etc. |
Some Lesser Facts About Claire Sweeney
- Claire Sweeney was born and raised in Walton, Liverpool, to Ken and Kathleen Sweeney.
- His father is a butcher who had a shop in Toxteth.
- At weekends, she worked in her father’s shop while training at the Elliott-Clarke Theater School in Liverpool.
- At the age of 14, her first singing was at the Montrose Club in Liverpool, for which she was paid £25.
- She was a member of the Southport Summer Youth Theater Workshop’s production of the musical Hair in 1987.
- She was educated full-time at the Italia Conti Academy of Theater Arts in London.
- In 2019, Claire Sweeney played Hayley Cox in the television series Scarborough.
- In 1987, she auditioned for a part in Centre Stage Company’s Chicago, but was rejected because she was too young.
- She and Georgia Groome both were guest presenters on the TV show Loose Women.
- She supports Claire House Children’s Hospice and is a patron of Queenie’s Christmas Charity.
FAQ:
How old is Claire Sweeney?
54 years old (As of 2025)
54 years old (As of 2025)
As of 2025, Claire Sweeney is unmarred.
What is Claire Sweeney’s net worth?
As of 2025, Claire Sweeney’s estimated net worth is $5 million.
Does Claire Sweeney have any child?
Claire Sweeney has a son with ex-partner, Daniel Reilly.
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