She first hit screens in soaps and well known series like Coronation Street, The Bill, Bad Girls and dinnerladies. From there she moved onto films and gained worldwide recognition for her role as Anna in acclaimed TV drama Downton Abbey. Joanne returns to the small screen this evening in series two of ITV series Liar - look back through her career with these 16 photos.
13. The Royle Family
On Christmas Day 2010, Froggatt appeared in the Royle Family special 'Joe's Crackers' as Saskia, the girlfriend of Antony Royle. Although mentioned by name in other episodes, this was the character's first appearance. | other Photo: BBC One
14. Dark Angel
In 2016 she starred in ITV two-part drama as protagonist Mary Ann Cotton, widely regarded as Britain's first female serial killer. | other Photo: ITV
15. Murder in the Outback
On the set of TV movie Murder in the Outback in which she played Joanne Lees in the story of the real life disappearance of Peter Falconio. It aired on ITV in 2007. | Getty Photo: Getty Images/ Patrick Riviere