Annabelle Apsion

Jane Annabelle Apsion (born 17 September 1960 in Hammersmith, London) is an English actress best known for playing Monica Gallagher in the television comedy drama Shameless (2004–2013), Joy Wilton in Soldier Soldier (1991–1995), and Violet Buckle in Call the Midwife (2015–present).

Career Apart from Shameless, Apsion is also known for her portrayals of Betty in My Good Friend, Beverly in The Lakes, She has since featured in an episode of Lewis (2010), She briefly returned to the role in 2011 during the eighth series and for the eleventh and final series in 2013.

In 2014, Apsion portrayed Annette Walker in an episode of the detective drama Suspects, and in episodes of Doc Martin as Jennifer Cardew. She has played Violet Buckle (née Gee), for 10 years in Call the Midwife (2015 to present).

Personal life Apsion is a former student of Godalming College, Surrey and the University of Wales. She is also co-founder and practitioner of the Rosen Method Bodywork in the UK, an alternative health practice which integrates mind and body.

Filmography Film

Television

Theatre