Claire Cooper Biography: Height, Husband, Awards, Age, Net Worth, Children

Claire Elizabeth Cooper, professionally known as Claire Cooper, is a British actress and former champion gymnast best known for portraying Jacqui McQueen in the long-running Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks.

She is also recognized for her performances in A.D. The Bible Continues, Knightfall, Snatch, The Peripheral, The Continental, The Hardacres, and Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale.

Claire Cooper
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Claire Elizabeth Cooper
Stage Name:	Claire Cooper
Born:	October 26, 1980 (age 45 years old)
Place of Birth:	Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Nationality:	British
Ethnicity:	White British
Height:	5 feet 5 inches (165 cm)
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Cooper
Spouse:	Emmett J. Scanlan
Relationship:	Married
Children:	Ocean Torin Scanlan and Fiáin Scanlan
Occupation:	Actress, Former Gymnast
Net Worth:	$3 million USD

Early Life and Education

Claire Cooper was born on October 26, 1980, in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England. She was raised by Mr. and Mrs. Cooper and developed a passion for sports and performing arts from an early age. There is no information about her siblings.

Before becoming an actress, she enjoyed a successful career as a British champion gymnast, holding the title for approximately ten years while attending Sandal Endowed Middle School.

Determined to pursue acting professionally, she later enrolled at the prestigious Guildford School of Acting, where she refined her skills before beginning her television career.

Her background in gymnastics helped shape the discipline and confidence that would later define her performances on screen.

Career

Claire Cooper began her professional acting career with guest appearances in British television dramas, including Waking the Dead, Coronation Street, and Waterloo Road.

However, her breakthrough came in 2006 when she joined the cast of Hollyoaks as Jacqui McQueen. Her portrayal of the outspoken and resilient character quickly made her a fan favorite, and she remained one of the show’s central stars for several years.

The role earned widespread acclaim and established her as one of the most recognizable actresses in British soap television.

Following her success in Hollyoaks, Cooper expanded her career by taking on a variety of roles in British and international productions.

She portrayed Herodias in the historical drama A.D. The Bible Continues, Sister Anne in Knightfall, Miss Teri Dwyer in Snatch, Dominika Zubov in The Peripheral, Mrs. Davenport in The Continental, Mary Hardacre in The Hardacres, and Angela Otis in Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale.

Beyond acting, she also co-founded The Closet, a fashion boutique in Liverpool, alongside fellow Hollyoaks actresses Jennifer Metcalfe and Leah Hackett, further showcasing her entrepreneurial interests.

Awards and Nominations

• British Soap Awards – Multiple nominations for Best Actress and Best Dramatic Performance for Hollyoaks
• Inside Soap Awards – Multiple nominations for her performance as Jacqui McQueen

Social Media

• Instagram: @clairecooper1
• Facebook: Claire Cooper

Personal Life

Claire Cooper, 45 years old, is married to Irish actor Emmett J. Scanlan. The couple married on December 31, 2015, after meeting on the set of Hollyoaks, and they have two children, Ocean Torin Scanlan and Fiáin Scanlan.

She enjoys fashion, travelling, fitness, and spending time with her family. She has also spoken publicly about the challenges she faced following a miscarriage in 2019 and has been praised for raising awareness about pregnancy loss through her personal experiences.

Net Worth

Claire Cooper has a net worth of $3 million USD. Her income comes from television acting, film appearances, business ventures, brand collaborations, and public appearances.

Her long-running success in Hollyoaks and subsequent roles in major television productions have contributed significantly to her financial success.

Filmography

• Waking the Dead (2004)
• Coronation Street (2006)
• Waterloo Road (2006)
• Hollyoaks (2006–2023)
• Hollyoaks Later (2009)
• Hollyoaks: King of Hearts (2010)
• A.D. The Bible Continues (2015)
• In the Club (2016)
• Six Wives with Lucy Worsley (2016)
• 12 Monkeys (2017)
• Still Star-Crossed (2017)
• Love, Lies and Records (2017)
• Snatch (2017–2018)
• Knightfall (2019)
• London Kills (2019)
• Strike Back (2020)
• The Peripheral (2022)
• The Witcher: Blood Origin (2022)
• The Continental (2023)
• The Hardacres (2024)
• Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale (2025)