Kari Corbett | |
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Born |
Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland |
16 February 1984
Occupation | Actress, artist, filmmaker |
Years active | 2002–present |
Kari Corbett (born 16 February 1984) is a Scottish actress, artist and filmmaker. Corbett is perhaps best known for portraying Ruby Hepburn in Channel 4 comedy drama Shameless, Nurse Marian McKaig in ITV's The Royal, Sarah in the BAFTA award winning Jeopardy, Kirsty in David Mackenzie's film, You Instead, and Jean McGrory in CBC's comedy Mr. D. Kari was nominated for The Johnny Walker Great Scot Award for Outstanding Contribution to Entertainment in 2011, and selected as one of the 12 Rising Stars of 2012 by the Radio Times. Kari has produced two award nominated short-films, screened at The Chicago Underground Film Festival, and The Glasgow Film Festival.
Corbett began acting at the age of 17, playing Sarah in the BAFTA-winning series Jeopardy. She recently appeared in the award-winning comedy series Mr. D, Rubenesque, and Case Histories for BBC. Her other work includes Shameless, The Royal, You Instead, Monarch of the Glen, River City, The Inspector Lynley Mysteries, and Sea of Souls.