Amy James-Kelly (born 15th November 1995) is an actress who played Maddie Heath in Coronation Street from December 2013 to June 2015. Amy's first few months in the programme were filmed during her final period studying A-levels for art, photography and theatre studies at the Manchester School of Acting and studying for these had to be accommodated within the filming schedules. In addition to her work and studies, she is also a part-time composer of music.
The part of Maddie was her first professional role but as part of her training she has appeared in productions of Beauty Manifesto, Trojan Women, My Fair Lady and Frank and Ferdinand among others.