- Born
- Nickname
- Ali
- Height5′ 5″ (1.65 m)
- Alison was born in January 1968. Her big break came after a casting director saw her in Anthony Neilson's hit The Censor at The Royal Court, and invited her to audition for Butterfly Collectors to play opposite Pete Postlethwaite. She then played the evil Renee Williams in Bad Girls (1999), and she was subsequently offered the role of Hazel Bailey in Footballers' Wives (2002). She's also known for her recurring character DI Samantha Keeble in Eastenders. Alison co-created the critically acclaimed series Harlots.
- IMDb mini biography by: Anon
- ParentsDavid NewmanyJenny Newman
- RelativesSarah Newman(Sibling)
- Dyed red hair
- She was first choice for the role of Hazel in Footballers' Wives (2002) as the show's creators had worked with her for two memorable episodes in Bad Girls (1999).
- Her father died while she was filming the second series of Footballers' Wives (2002). The producers released her from some of her last scenes in the series finale so she could be with her family.
- Hair is naturally blonde but she had it dyed red for Footballers' Wives (2002).
- Close friends with Footballers' Wives (2002) co-star Zöe Lucker who plays on-screen best friend Tanya Turner.
- Shared a trailer with Susie Amy (Chardonnay) while filming the second series of Footballers' Wives (2002). She now shares one with Zoe Lucker.
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