Sally Ann Matthews was born on September 19, 1970 in Oldham, Lancashire, England. Bio Edit Emmerdale and Coronation Street actress Sally Ann Matthews said the “world has lost a little sparkle” after the death of Leah Bracknell. She is an actress, known for Coronation Street (1960), Brassed Off (1996) and Emmerdale Farm (1972). MIX SHARE SHARE TWEET PIN 17 … Sally Ann Matthews is an English actress who played Sandra Briggs in Emmerdale in 2005 and 2006. Sally Ann Matthews has urged fans to back a social media campaign calling for the return of former 'Emmerdale' favourites Mathew Bose and Hayley Tamaddon. Sally Ann Matthews, Actress: Coronation Street. Sally Ann Matthews (born 19th September 1970) is an English actress who played Sandra Briggs in Emmerdale from August 2005 until February 2006. Sally is most recognised as Jenny Connor in Coronation Street, but has also appeared in The Bill, Heartbeat, Waterloo Road and Doctors. She is well known for playing Jenny Bradley in Coronation Street .