Ann Mitchell is a British stage and television actress who rose to prominence during the 1980s. She is widely recognized for her portrayal of the character Dolly Rawlins in Lynda La Plante's acclaimed crime drama series Widows, as well as its subsequent sequels, Widows 2 and She's Out. Her performance as the steely crime boss cemented her reputation as a powerful screen presence in British television.\n\nIn addition to her work in crime dramas, Mitchell has maintained a prolific career across film, television, and theatre. In 2011, she joined the cast of the long-running BBC soap opera EastEnders, portraying Cora Cross, the mother of characters Tanya and Rainie Cross. Her performance brought a memorable, sharp-tongued dynamic to the popular serial.\n\nMitchell's theatrical career is equally distinguished, featuring major roles in classic and contemporary plays. Notably, she starred as Mrs. Warren in George Bernard Shaw's Mrs. Warren's Profession and earned a prestigious Laurence Olivier Award nomination for her acclaimed performance in the play Through the Leaves.
