[3] She trained in Acting and Musical Theatre at the Central School of Speech and Drama, graduating in 1995.
[3] Craney has appeared in the Mike Leigh films Topsy-Turvy (1999), All or Nothing (2002) and Vera Drake (2004), for which she was nominated for the 2005 BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role.
On television, Craney played Alison Weaver in the sitcom Life of Riley, and Cheryl Matthews in EastEnders.
She has also appeared in Silent Witness, The Bill, Holby City and the television films The Mark of Cain and Ahead of the Class.
[4] Craney's theatre credits include Death of an Elephant, Dangerous Corner, Sugar Mummies, Stoning Mary and Passion Play, at the Donmar Warehouse.