TOP 60 SPECIAL GUEST STARS IN EASTENDERS
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- Tony O'Callaghan was born on 16 June 1956 in London, England, UK. He is an actor, known for The Loss Adjuster (2020), EastEnders (1985) and The Bill (1984).Tony O'Callaghan who acts as Sgt Matt Boyden in 'The Bill' also made an appearance in 'Eastenders'.
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Scott Edward Adkins was born on June 17, 1976 in Sutton Coldfield, England, into a family that for generations were butchers. Along with his elder brother Craig, he was raised by their parents, John and Janet (Sanders) Adkins, in a loving middle-class family. Scott attended Bishop Vesey's Grammar School in Sutton Coldfield. Probably not the best of students, he used to sneak downstairs after his parents had gone to bed and watch films all night then fall asleep during lessons. A natural athlete, Scott enjoyed a variety of sports as he grew up, but when he was 10 years old, he accompanied his father and brother to the local Judo club. The attraction was instantaneous. Idolising stars such as Bruce Lee and Jean-Claude Van Damme, Scott began to train everyday. He took over his Dad's garage and turned it into his own Dojo. He even had a shrine to Bruce Lee in there that he would bow to. He remembers being mugged on a bus when he was around 13 and that really kicked his training into overdrive. He wasn't ever going to let that happen again. At the age of 14, Scott went on to train in Tae Kwon Do under the instruction of Ron Sergiew with the T.A.G.B. After a few years, he moved on to Kickboxing under Anthony Jones. He is now a fully trained Kickboxing Instructor for the P. K. A. A self confessed "film junkie" Scott's attention was drawn to acting through the Hollywood Greats. He enrolled in a drama class at Sutton Coldfield College. Being a shy lad he initially found it difficult to be put on stage in front of an audience. Finally, at the age of 21, Scott was offered a place at the prestigious Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art. However, as an impoverished student, he found it hard to make ends meet without a grant and was forced to leave without completing the course. Very dejected he thought that was the end.
His first break came when he was offered a role in a Hong Kong martial arts film called Extreme Challenge (2001) (aka Extreme Challenge). Spotted by Head of The Hong Kong Stuntmen Association and director Wei Tung and English-born Hong Kong movie expert Bey Logan, Adkins found himself in the East for the first time. Scott got the chance to work with some of Hong Kong cinema's leading action directors including Woo-Ping Yuen, Corey Yuen, Sammo Kam-Bo Hung and the legendary Jackie Chan. Acting roles started to come in and he was offered a guest role in BBC's Doctors (2000) filmed at Birmingham's Pebble Mill. A few episodes in BBC's EastEnders (1985) and City Central (1998), and a lead role in Sky One comedy drama Mile High (2003) followed by a regular role in BBC's Holby City (1999) as Bradley Hume, the assistant General Manager of Holby General.
Starring roles in feature films soon followed with his portrayal of Talbot in Special Forces (2003) and Yuri Boyka" in Undisputed 2: Last Man Standing (2006). It was this film that broke him into the mainstream with his villainous portrayal of a Russian MMA underground fighter Boyka in what has been hailed as one of the best American made Martial Arts films of recent times. Along with lead actor Michael Jai White, fight coordinator J.J. Perry and the slick direction of Isaac Florentine this movie has some unbelievably heart stopping fight scenes. After this Scott has had guest starring roles in bigger budget films like The Bourne Ultimatum (2007) and The Tournament (2009), and played Jean-Claude Van Damme's main adversary in Sony Pictures The Shepherd (2008).Scott Adkins the powerful Hollywood Martial Arts Film Actor also made an appearance in 'Eastenders'.- Additional Crew
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Boris Johnson was born on 19 June 1964 in New York City, New York, USA. He is an actor, known for Have I Got News for You (1990), EastEnders (1985) and PMQs (2010). He has been married to Carrie Johnson since 29 May 2021. They have two children. He was previously married to Marina Wheeler and Allegra Mostyn-Owen.Boris Johnson the useless and crap former UK Prime Minister also made an appearance in 'Eastenders'.- Producer
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Alan Sugar was born on 24 March 1947 in Hackney, London, England, UK. He is a producer and actor, known for The Survival Club (1999), Blame It on the Moon (2000) and The Apprentice UK (2005). He has been married to Ann Simons since 29 April 1968. They have three children.Alan Sugar also made an appearance in 'Eastenders'.- Actress
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Emma Lee Bunton was born on the 21st January 1976 in Finchley, North London to parents Pauline, a karate instructor, and Trevor, a milkman. They split up when Emma was 11, and she stayed with her mum. She also has a younger brother, P.J. (Paul) who she is very close to. Emma's career began at an early age when she started doing modeling work for such things as Mothercare, Mentadent P toothpaste and Polly Pocket. She attended the famous Sylvia Young Drama School in London, during which time she auditioned for several TV parts including that of "Bianca" in EastEnders (1985), but none of them really panned out. She can be seen briefly in both EastEnders (1985) and The Bill (1984), but only in minor parts. It wasn't long after she left Sylvia Young's that she joined the Spice Girls (after the original 5th Spice Girl, Michelle Stephenson, left). 2 albums, 8 No. 1 singles and a film later and the Spice Girls are still going strong. Emma is due to appear in the BBC musical drama Sleeping Beauty (1987), which is filming at the moment and will be out by the end of the year. The Spice Girls' 3rd album, "Forever", was released in November 2000 and reached the #2 spot on the UK charts. It also features the Spice Girls' 9th #1 single, "Holler/Let Love Lead The Way". Since then, the Spice Girls haven't worked together again. In April 2001, Emma released her first solo album, "A Girl Like Me", which featured her 1999 cover of Edie Brickell's "What I Am" and Emma's own #1 hit "What Took You So Long". In 2003, Emma released her second solo album, "Free Me", which includes her four hits "Free Me", "Maybe", "I'll Be There" and "Crickets Sing For Anamaria". Her promo tour lead her to the US in early 2005, where a remix of "Free Me" was a popular club track.Emma Bunton who used to be in the pop group 'The Spice Girls' also made an appearance in 'Eastenders'.- Actor
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Martin Kemp was born on 10 October 1961 in Islington, London, England, UK. He is an actor and director, known for Stalker (2010), EastEnders (1985) and The Krays (1990). He has been married to Shirlie Kemp since 14 November 1988. They have two children.Martin Kemp who used to be in 80's pop group 'Spandau Ballet' also made an appearance in 'Eastenders'.- Actor
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David Walliams was born on 20 August 1971 in Banstead, Surrey, England, UK. He is an actor and writer, known for Little Britain (2003), Dinner for Schmucks (2010) and Run Fatboy Run (2007). He was previously married to Lara Stone.David Walliams also made an appearance in 'Eastenders'.- Music Artist
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Robert Peter Williams was born in Stoke-on-Trent, on February 13th 1974, to his mother: Jan and father: Pete. Robbie attended Mill Hill Primary School, followed by St. Margaret Ward's Roman Catholic School in Tunstall. At secondary school he became labeled as mischievous and a jester and subsequently left with no GCSEs. He participated in several school plays, and his biggest role was that of the Artful Dodger in a production of Oliver!He achieved fame when at 16 he became the youngest member to join the all-male group 'Take That' after responding to an advertisement. Now, a true British superstar with over eighty million records sold worldwide, Robbie Williams has won more BRIT Awards than any other artist in history and is the best-selling British solo artist of all time. His twelve number one UK albums, alongside a plethora of world records, including selling the most tickets (1.6 million) in one day, highlight his enormous success as both a live performer and recording artist. This year has been another huge one for Robbie: as well as writing the music to the acclaimed new musical 'The Boy in the Dress' with Guy Chambers and Chris Heath, he also completed his first ever sold-out Las Vegas residency, played a triumphant sold-out show to 65,000 fans at Hyde Park in London and will release his first Christmas album 'The Christmas Present' on 22nd November. Robbie is a lifelong football fan and is the co-founder of the Charity football event 'Soccer Aid' which has raised over £30m for UNICEF, providing help for children in danger around the world.Robbie Williams who used to be in the pop group 'Take That' also made an appearance in 'Eastenders'.- Actor
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Todd Carty was born on the 31st August 1963. He began his career at the age of four filming television commercials. Carty made his stage debut at the New London Theatre Drury Lane, where he played the leading role of "Lionel!" in the musical based on the life of Lionel Bart. He went on to work on television in "Z Cars" (BBC); "Our Mutual Friend"; (Charles Dickens) (BBC); "Drummer" (BBC); "Headmaster" (BBC); "Focus on Britain" (German TV); "The Idle Bunch" (German TV), "Were Happy" (RTE); As a child actor Carty worked on various films, including "Professor Poppers Problems" with Charlie Drake and Milo O Shea; "The Gangs OK", "The Magic Trip". His first major television role was playing the lead role of Tucker in the BBC series "Grange Hill" for a period of five years, which proved so popular that he was then offered his own series playing Tucker as an adult in "Tuckers Luck" BBC. Carty went on to play Oswyn in the science fantasy film "Krull" directed by Peter Yates. In 1997 Todd starred with Nick Berry in a Victorian adventure film "The Black Velvet Band". Todd Carty played the central role of Mark Fowler in the award - winning flagship drama series "Eastenders" (BBC), a role he played for 12 years. Carty went on to play the regular role of PC.Gabriel Kent "The Bill" (ITV) 2003-2005 in which he won best villain of the year award for his portrayal of the evil PC Gabriel Kent. . Carty played Ray Hallam in the Christmas special of "Heartbeat" and Cameron Cook in "Holby City" (BBC). He also appeared alongside his son James Carty in the Channel 5 television series "Dangerous Adventures for Boys". Carty and his younger son Thomas worked together in "Celebrity Driving Academy" (BBC) (Winners). He played the role of Randy Candy in the award winning short fantasy film "The Candy Show" and worked on other short films such as "Whats in it for you"; "A Question of Balance", "Serves them right". Carty has been a celebrity guest numerous times in such television shows as "Multi Coloured Swap Shop"; "Saturday Superstore"; "Breakfast Time", "Pebble Mill at One"; "Live and Kicking"; "The Wright Stuff"; Channel 5; "Des O Connor Tonight"; "The Late Late Show" (RTE); "Harry Hill TV Show"; "Celebrity Mastermind" (Winner); "Pointless" with Bonnie Langford (Twice Winners); "Grange Hill" (21st Birthday) television show; "Eastenders Revealed"; "Eastenders Special"; "The Bill" (Kerry Story); "Celebrity Ready Steady Cook"; "Celebrity Master Chef"; "The Weakest Link"; 21st Birthday;"Harry Hill TV Show"; "The Chase Celebrity Special". Carty starred as Inspector Hallet on UK Theatre tour "The Business of Murder". Todd Carty starred as Patsy in "Spamalot" UK Tour 2010-2011 and 2011 to 2012 and 2015 to great nationwide reviews.. Carty made an unforgettable appearance on prime time ITV television entertainment show "Dancing on Ice", when he hilariously lost control and sped out through the exit. There were over two million hits on YouTube and it is now known as one of the funniest moments ever recorded on a live television show. He went on to star in the UK tour of "Dancing On Ice". Carty has voiced many popular commercials and has been a narrator on numerous television shows such as "Paddington Green"; "Scene in New York"; "The Jungle Creatures"; "Streets Apart" (BBC); "The Fame Game" (BBC Scotland); "Snapshot: Eddie Kidd "(Channel 5); "Driving Mum Crazy" (Meridian). His radio work includes "Les Miserables" (BBC), "The Three Loves of Ida Bliss" (BBC); "Wavelength" (BBC); "Midweek" (BBC);"London Particulars" (BBC); "Harry Hills Fruit Corner" (BBC); "Jellybones" (LBC). He has starred in many pantomimes all over the UK. Captains Mate in "Dick Whittington" at the Orchard Theatre Dartford, King Rat in "Dick Whittington" in High Wycombe, Fleshcreep in "Jack and the Beanstalk" in Barnstaple; Buttons in "Cinderella" in Worthing; Abanazar in "Aladdin" Kings Lynn; Abanazar in "Aladdin" in Redditch; King Rat in "Dick Whittington" in Horsham; Abanazar in "Aladdin" in Chatham; King Rat "Dick Whittington"; in Fareham; Fleshcreep in "Jack and the Beanstalk" in Newark and Ali Baba in "Aladdin and the Forty Thieves" (BBC). Carty directed several episodes of the television series "Doctors" (BBC) and directed a feature film "The Perfect Burger" Other television work includes playing himself, Todd Carty in the television comedy series "A Touch of Cloth" (Sky) He has just finished his latest film playing the role of Mike "Silver Birches".Todd Carty also made an appearance in 'Eastenders'.- Actor
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Leslie Grantham was born on 30 April 1947 in Camberwell, London, England, UK. He was an actor and producer, known for EastEnders (1985), The Uninvited (1997) and Doctor Who (1963). He was married to Jane Laurie. He died on 15 June 2018 in Kensington, London, England, UK.Leslie Grantham also made an appearance in 'Eastenders'.- She was born in the district of Bow in London to her parents Anne, a seamstress and father, a cutter in a dress factory and had a younger sister. She left school at 16 with 4 O levels and had a string of jobs including insurance clerk, and model for C and A (a clothes chain.) When young she'd taught singing and tap dancing and joined an amateur drama group. When 20 she won a grant for a drama school which lasted 3 years and then spent the next 13 years touring around the country in repertory companies, one of which was The Citizens Theatre in Glasgow., pantomimes, the odd West End show and television including a maid in Nanny, Lois, Jim Davidson's girlfriend in Up the Elephant and Round the Castle and other odd shows before getting a major role in BBC's long running serial Eastenders.Anita Dobson also made an appearance in 'Eastenders'.
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June Brown served in the Wrens and was classically trained at the Old Vic Drama School. She enjoyed a long career in the theatre, television and the cinema. The actor Nigel Hawthorne described her as "one of the most beautiful creatures I've seen on stage" after seeing her performance as Ibsen's "Hedda Gabler." Aside from her EastEnders (1985) fame as Dot Cotton, she appeared as "Lady Macbeth" opposite Albert Finney and directed "Double D" at the 1993 Edinburgh Festival.June brown also made an appearance in 'Eastenders'.- Actor
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Sid Owen was born on 12 January 1972 in London, England, UK. He is an actor and producer, known for EastEnders (1985), Bad Girls (1999) and EastEnders: Last Tango in Walford (2010).Sid Owen also made an appearance in 'Eastenders'.- Actress
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Born Julie Anne Harris, the youngest child of Albert and Pat Harris, Patsy Palmer was born for stardom. She spent her childhood in Bethnal Green, London with her whole family close by. She was particularly close to her maternal parents, whom she affectionately called "Farvey" and "Nor." Her parents separated when she was 8 and her father, to whom she never felt close, remarried and moved to America.
Palmer was bitten by the acting bug at the tender age of six when her older brother Albert auditioned for a part in the West End production of "Joseph and the Amazing Techni-Colored Dreamcoat". Accompanying him to the audition along with their mother, Patsy demanded to be allowed to audition despite being too young and, to the amazement of her family and herself, she was given a chorus role - and was the youngest member of the entire show! This prompted a young Julie Harris to audition for the free-paying Anna Scher Theatre School and, because there was already an accomplished film and theatre actress by the name of Julie Harris, she was given the stage name Patsy Palmer, her mother's maiden name. Whilst there Palmer extended her talents to writing plays, resulting in her winning an award at the London Festival of Plays at the age of just 12 for writing her own play about prostitution.
Patsy began her career on television by starring as an extra in an episode of The Bill (1984) in 1988 at 16. That year she had a prominent part as an acne-ridden teenager in a TV commercial for Clearasil. Further small roles in TV series such as Tricky Business (1989), Making News (1990), Clarissa (1991), Love Hurts (1992) and Drop the Dead Donkey (1990) followed before Patsy Palmer became an iconic household name with her famous portrayal of feisty red-head Bianca Jackson in the BBC One soap opera EastEnders (1985), making her first appearance in November 1993 at 21. During her time on the soap opera Palmer tackled various demanding storylines, such as her turbulent romance with Ricky Butcher, played by real-life best friend Sid Owen, the discovery of her father David Wicks, the premature death of her disabled daughter Natasha, for which she became the first- ever soap actress to be nominated for Best Actress at the Royal Television Society Awards, the death of her best friend Tiffany Mitchell, and the revelation of her affair with Dan Sullivan, her mother Carol Jackson's fiancé. In April 1997 she commanded the soap's biggest-ever audience draw with more than 22 million people tuning in to watch Ricky and Bianca's wedding. Her role in the show also prompted a meeting between her and Queen Elizabeth II, which she declared was one of the biggest highlights of her life. But after 6 years in the soap opera, Palmer bowed out to try new things, making her last appearance in September 1999.
Following her departure Palmer got involved in various projects, such as the detective series McCready and Daughter (2001), Do or Die (2001) and the period drama He Knew He Was Right (2004), as well as cameo appearances in short films Another Green World (2005) and Trapped (2008). Patsy also reprised her role as fiery Bianca Jackson in a special spin-off show Ricky and Bianca (2002), reuniting her with Sid Owen for the first time in three years, which detailed Bianca's life away from Walford, where she struggled to raise her son Liam and attend fashion college in Manchester as well as working in a seedy club in order to make ends meet. The show was extremely popular with Palmer's fans and resulted in her being invited to return to the show, but Palmer declined in order to spend time with her family. Later on in October 2007 it was announced that Patsy Palmer would be returning to EastEnders (1985) after 8 years away and, along with Sid Owen, her returning scenes were aired in April 2008. Palmer's second stint in the soap opera as Bianca portrayed her still as a struggling single mother, this time being thrown out of her residence for failing to pay rent and being made homeless along with her children. Palmer has also tackled the difficult storyline of sexual abuse, with her jailbird boyfriend Tony King grooming her stepdaughter Whitney.
Outside her career, Palmer is a mother to four children: Charley (born in February 1992, fathered by an ex-boyfriend); and Fenton (born in June 2000), Emilia (born in July 2001), and Bertie (born in December 2010), fathered by her husband, taxi-driver Richard Merkell. She was married to director Nick Love, who directed her in her role as a pregnant drug-addicted prostitute in Love Story (1999), but they separated after just five months of marriage. She lives in Brighton with Merkell, to whom she's been married since August 2000, and her four children. She is the active patron of Children's Cancer Charity CLIC Sargent.
Patsy Palmer is an incredible talent and a British icon from humble beginnings, a shining example to all Britons that no matter their background, there is hope for everyone that their dreams will come true. Hers did.Patsy Palmer also made an appearance in 'Eastenders'.- Actor
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Ross Kemp was born on July 21, 1964 in Barking, Essex, England. His mother, Jean, was a hairdresser and his father, John, was a policeman with the Metropolitan Police force. He has a brother named Darren who is a documentary producer for the BBC.
Ross attended Shenfield High School, where he is remembered as an excellent athlete. He wanted to be an actor from a young age and went on to study drama at the Webber Douglas Academy. He has rarely been out of work since leaving the academy in 1985, appearing on stage, in films, on television and in various adverts.
His first credited television appearance was in 1986, playing Graham Lodsworth in "Emmerdale Farm" (now "Emmerdale"). His most famous role to date was his award-winning portrayal of hardman Grant Mitchell in the popular BBC series "EastEnders".Ross Kemp also made an appearance in 'Eastenders'.- Actor
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John Altman was born on 2 March 1952 in Reading, Berkshire, England, UK. He is an actor and director, known for My Lonely Me (2015), An American Werewolf in London (1981) and Birth of the Beatles (1979). He was previously married to Bridget Pouhan.John Altman also made an appearance in 'Eastenders'.- Actor
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Mike Reid was born on 19 January 1940 in Hackney, London, England, UK. He was an actor and producer, known for Snatch (2000), EastEnders (1985) and Doctor Who: Dimensions in Time (1993). He was married to Shirley Collins and Sheila A Axe. He died on 29 July 2007 in Marbella, Spain.Mike Reid also made an appearance in 'Eastenders'.- Pam St. Clement was born on 11 May 1942 in Harrow-on-the-Hill, Middlesex, England, UK. She is an actress, known for EastEnders (1985), Hedda (1975) and Doctor Who: Dimensions in Time (1993). She was previously married to Andrew Gordon.Pam St Clement also made an appearance in 'Eastenders'.
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Davood Ghadami is an actor, born in Harlow, Essex, UK. He is best known for playing the role of Kush Kazemi in the BBC soap EastEnders (1985) from 2014 to 2021, and went on to play Eli Ebrahimi in the long running BBC medical drama Holby City (1999) from 2021 until the show's conclusion in 2022. In 2017 Davood competed in the 15th series of Strictly Come Dancing (2004).Davood Ghadami also made an appearance in 'Eastenders'.- Actress
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Wendy Richard, was born in Middlesborough to Henry and Beatrice Emmerton who moved to London when she was 5. and there they ran The Shepherds Tavern in Mayfair. Her father commited suicide due to depression when she was 11. She was educated at St Georges School in Mount Street, Mayfair, London and at a boarding school then while still in her teens became a shop assistant at Fortum and Masons but was fired on her second day for not selling anything. She then joined the Italia Conti stage school at 16 but refused elocution lessons as she didn't want to do voice exercises. Her first big break was when she did voice on the Mike Sarne record 'Come Outside' which went to number one in 1962 the charts but all she got out of it was £ 15. David Croft then cast her in the comedy series Hugh and I and nurtured her career resulting in appearances in such series as The Likely Lads, Newcomers, Up Pompeii, Dads Army and Eastenders. She had a part in the Beatles film Help but was cut out of it but survived in the comedy Bless This House. The day after her mothers funeral she married music publisher Leonard Black in May 1972 but it only lasted 5 months. Afraid of being on her own she then married advertising executive Will Thorpe but their relationship became turbulent and developed into violent abuse resulting in a divorce in 1984. Her 3rd marriage was to Paul Glorney, a carpet fitter, but they divorced in 1994. In February 1996 she met John Burns, a painter and decorator and they lived together before marrying in October 2008, In 1996 she had discovered a lump on her breast which turned out to be cancerous but she was given the all clear after an operation, There was a recurrence of it in 2002 and after further treatment she was again given a clean bill of health until in 2008 when a check up revealed that she had cancerous cells in her breast and that they had spread through her body. She made a half hour television Programme 'Wendy Richard: To Tell You the Truth' documenting the last few months of her life which was broadcast in March 2009Wendy Richard also made an appearance in 'Eastenders'.- Actress
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Tamzin Outhwaite was born on 5 November 1970 in Ilford, Essex, England, UK. She is an actress, known for EastEnders (1985), Cassandra's Dream (2007) and Hotel Babylon (2006). She was previously married to Tom Ellis.Tamzin Outhwaite also made an appearance in 'Eastenders'.- Actor
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Brian Conley was born on 7 August 1961 in Paddington, London, England, UK. He is an actor and writer, known for Equilibrium (2002), The Grimleys (1999) and Time After Time (1994). He has been married to Anne-Marie Aindow since 4 August 1996. They have two children.Brian Conley the famous British TV Comedian and Actor also acts as Thomas Cotton aka Rocky in 'Eastenders'.- Actor
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Richard Blackwood was born on 15 May 1972 in Clapham, Lambeth, London, England, UK. He is an actor, known for EastEnders (1985), Hollyoaks (1995) and Outside Bet (2012).Richard Blackwood also made an appearance in 'Eastenders'.- Actor
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Attended the Sylvia Young Theatre School (London) before obtaining minor movie and TV parts. Break came on BBC 1 soap opera EastEnders (1985) as "Wicksy", a young man with musical aspirations. Fiction turned to truth when "Every Loser Wins", sung by Berry on one episode, hit the top of the UK charts in 1986. Berry toured the club scene and cut an eponymous album before returning to the series. After leaving EastEnders (1985), Berry assumed a starring role in Heartbeat (1992) as a country constable. His son Louis and wife Rachel Robertson have also appeared on the series.Nick Berry also made an appearance in 'Eastenders'.- Lucy Speed was born on 31 August 1976 in Croydon, Surrey, England, UK. She is an actress, known for Shakespeare in Love (1998), The Bill (1984) and EastEnders (1985). She has been married to Spencer Austin since 12 September 2009. They have two children.Lucy Speed made an appearance in 'Eastenders' as Natalie Evans the wife of Barry Evans.
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Shaun Williamson was born on November 4, 1965 in Maidstone, Kent, England. He is an actor, known for EastEnders (1985), Scoop (2009) and The Invention of Lying (2009). He also starred alongside Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant in Extras (2005) and Life's Too Short (2011). He married Melanie in 1997 and they divorced in 2014. Shaun also has three children.Shaun Williamson made an appearance in 'Eastenders' as Barry Evans.- Gary Lucy was born on 27 November 1981 in Chigwell, Essex, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Hollyoaks (1995), The Bill (1984) and EastEnders (1985). He has been married to Natasha Gray since 16 November 2014. They have four children.Gary Lucy made an appearance as Danny Pennant in 'Eastenders'.
- John Bowler was born in London to a Cockney father and an Anglo-Indian mother, moving with his family at a very young age to Newcastle-on-Tyne where he grew up in the Gosforth area, in fact many people assume that he is a 'Geordie' after convincingly portraying one in programmes such as Auf Wiedersehen, Pet (1983). Alongside his sister and 3 brothers, he won a scholarship from Northumberland Education Authority to attend Ackworth School - a Quaker co-ed boarding school near Wakefield in Yorkshire, where he developed his love of the Performing Arts. From 1970-73 he studied at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama (The Royal Scottish Conservatoire) in Glasgow. As well as working consistently - playing a vast range of characters - across all media as an actor, he has also written film, radio and T.V. comedy scripts and sketches. For 9 years he wrote and performed stand up comedy with T.V. director Rick Platt. He is married to actress/director/artist Judi Lamb and they have two children.John Bowler also made an appearance as Dougie in 'Eastenders'.
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Began her career as Cassandra in the original cast of "Cats" by Andrew Lloyd Webber, followed by seasons at The Royal National Theatre, The Royal Exchange, and The Royal Shakespeare Company, where she renewed her relationship with "Cats" director Trevor Nunn, and went on to work with John Caird, and joint artistic director Terry Hands. Then came the role for which Seeta is perhaps best known - that of WPC Norika Datta in the long-running police drama, The Bill (1984) (1989-1998), for which she was voted Best Supporting Actress by The Asian Film Academy in 1995. In 1996 she received a further accolade from The Asian Film Academy, this time as Best Actress. Recently she has been in "Cruel Garden" with Rambert Dance Company, played Ariel to Alec McCowen's Prospero in "The Tempest", and she appeared at the London Palladium with her childhood heroine Cyd Charisse. She was invited to take part in the first national tour in 40 years of Britain's oldest opera company, Carl Rosa Opera, playing Prince Orlovsky in "Die Fledermaus". Seeta keeps in shape with a mixture of ballet and step classes. She studies singing with Mary Hammond.Seeta Indrani who acted as WPC Norika Datta in 'The Bill' also made an appearance as Aunt Shameem in 'Eastenders'.- Lisa Geoghan was born on 1 June 1966 in Southwark, London, England, UK. She is an actress, known for Big Deal (1984), The Bill (1984) and Desmond's (1989). She has been married to Michael Power since 31 May 1996. They have one child.Lisa Geoghan who acts as PC Polly Page in 'The Bill' has also made an appearance in 'Eastenders'.
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Mark Wingett's first stand out role was Dave in the cult hit Quadrophenia (1979), the film version of The Who's hit album. Mark acted alongside Phil Daniels, Sting, Phil Davis, Toyah Willcox, Trevor Laird, Ray Winstone and a host of other names. Quadrophenia (1979) has gone on to be one of the classics of British cinema. Wingett also appeared in other films including; Breaking Glass (1980) with Hazel O'Connor and Jonathan Pryce. He is also a regular on the British stage both as actor and director, he appeared in a number of productions at The Royal Court Theatre, including Edward Bond's "Saved" and "The Pope's Wedding" alongside Gary Oldman and Joanne Whalley. A well-known face on television, with regular roles on The Bill (1984) and EastEnders (1985), he has since returned to the silver screen to appear in Snow White and the Huntsman (2012) (with Charlize Theron and Kristen Stewart), Franklyn (with Eva Green and Ryan Phillippe) and Intruders (with Clive Owen).Mark Wingett who acts as DC Jim Carver in 'The Bill' has also made an appearance in 'Eastenders'.- Michael French was born on 17 September 1962 in Bow, London, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Born and Bred (2002), Crime Traveller (1997) and EastEnders (1985).Michael French who acts in 'Casualty' made an appearance as David Wicks in 'Eastenders'.
- Chris Simmons was born on 8 January 1975 in Gravesend, Kent, England, UK. He is an actor, known for The Bill (1984), EastEnders (1985) and Zombie Spring Breakers (2016).Chris Simmons who acts as DC Mickey Webb in 'The Bill' has also made an appearance as Mark Garland in 'Eastenders'.
- Adam Woodyatt was born on 28 June 1968 in Walthamstow, London, England, UK. He is an actor, known for EastEnders (1985), Doctor Who: Dimensions in Time (1993) and EastEnders: E20 (2010). He was previously married to Beverley Sharp.Adam who longer acts in 'Eastenders' acted as Ian Beale in 'Eastenders' from 1985 to 2021.
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Larry Lamb was born on 1 October 1947 in Edmonton, London, England, UK. He is an actor and producer, known for EastEnders (1985), Superman (1978) and Superman III (1983). He was previously married to Linda Martin and Anita Wisbey.Larry Lamb also acted as Archie Mitchell in 'Eastenders'.- Russell Floyd was born in 1962 in Croydon, Surrey, England, UK. He is an actor, known for EastEnders (1985), Offensive (2016) and The Bill (1984).Russell Floyd also acted as Market Inspector Michael Rose in 'Eastenders'.
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Mona Hammond was born Mavis Chin to a Chinese father and Jamaican mother. She came to Britain in 1959 on a scholarship to work with an architects firm but was soon involved in black theatre productions with contemporaries such as Lloyd and Barry Reckord and Charles Hyatt, under the name Mona Chin. In 1959 she won a scholarship to RADA. Initially known as a stage actress - she played Lady Macbeth in an all-black version of the Shakespeare play at London's Roundhouse in 1970 - she went to co-found the Talawa Theatre Group with fellow actresses Yvonne Brewster and Carmen Munroe. The group performs black versions of plays written for whites as well as staging original Afro-Caribbean productions. In 2005 she was awarded an O.B.E. for services to drama. Having played in the TV soap 'Eastenders' for some years she has a recurring occasional role as a white vicar's outspoken ex-mother-in-law in radio soap 'The Archers.'Mona Hammond who also acted as Susu in 'Desmonds' acted in 'Eastenders'.- Beth Cordingly is an English actress originally born Rebecca Cordingly. She attended Brighton and Hove High School and later attended Birmingham University leaving with a double first in English and Drama.
Besides her acting career, Beth Cordingly has worked with charities such as the NSPCC and was awarded at the House of Commons because of her work. She is an ambassador for ChildLine and Anti-Bullying Alliance.
Her dad is David Cordingly who is is an English historian and a top specialist in the study of pirates in which he has published books.Beth Cordingly who acted as PC Kerry Ashton in 'The Bill' acted as Shirley Carters cellmate in 'Eastenders'. - Actress
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Born in November 1963 to working-class parents, Lisa Maxwell was raised on an East London housing estate, and as a child was encouraged by her mother to pursue her obvious talent for entertaining, enrolling at the local drama school for weekend classes. Her first big break came in the early 1980s when she fought off 3000 contenders to become co-presenter of No Limits (1985), a pioneering youth programme which featured in the BBC's early evening schedule. In years to come, she built on this success with a stint as children's presenter on Thames TV's popular "Splash", and also acted as a foil to Russ Abbot and Les Dennis, both popular comedians of their day.
By the early 1990s, Lisa had been rewarded with her own weekly entertainment series, The Lisa Maxwell Show (1991) and in 1993, she tried her luck as an actress in America, although her audition for the role of Daphne in Frasier (1993) proved unsuccessful, partly due to a misunderstanding. During her time in the US, however, she did nonetheless secure roles in numerous popular series, among them Acapulco H.E.A.T. (1993) and the crime drama Murder, She Wrote (1984). Returning to Britain, she appeared in the London stage version of Grease and starred alongside Shane Richie in the popular musical, Boogie Nights. During this period, further acting roles followed, including her appearance in the BBC series, In Deep (2001). In 2002, she joined the cast of British television's longest-running police drama, The Bill (1984), portraying Acting DI Samantha Nixon, and her character remains a central figure to plot lines. Happily settled in her private life, a daughter was born to her in 1999.Lisa Maxwell who acted as DS Samantha Nixon in 'The Bill' acted as Naomi the girlfriend of David Wicks.- Actor
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Burdis trained at the world renowned Anna Scher Theatre in Islington,London Mark has appeared in numerous productions including leading roles Grange Hill, East Enders, and the award winning Operation Good Guys. His many film credits include Final Cut, Love Honour and Obey. He is a leading character in the soon to be released "Angel" in autumn 2014Mark Burdis who acted as Joe Riley in 'The Bill' acted in 'Eastenders'.- Actress
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Michele Austin who acted as PC Yvonne Hemmingway in 'The Bill' and as Marsha Harris in two episodes of 'The Bill' acted as Gloria MacDonald in 'Eastenders'.- Andrew Paul was born on 17 March 1961 in Mile End, London, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Scum (1979), Bugsy Malone (1976) and Bellman and True (1987). He has been married to Laura Shad since 1985. They have three children.Andrew Paul who acted as PC Dave Quinnan in 'The Bill' acted in 'Eastenders' as Maxwell Moon.
- Roberta Taylor was born in 1948 in London, England, UK. She is an actress, known for The Witches (1990), The Foreigner (2017) and The Bill (1984). She has been married to Peter Guinness since September 1996. She was previously married to Victor Taylor.Roberta Taylor who acted as Inspector Gina Gold in 'The Bill' acted as Irene Raymond in 'Eastenders'.
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Mark Monero was born in 1968 in London, England, UK. He is an actor and composer, known for Sid and Nancy (1986), Free Fire (2016) and A Prayer for the Dying (1987).Mark Monero who also acted in 'The Bill' acted as Steve Elliot in 'Eastenders'.- Paul Usher was born on 30 April 1961 in Liverpool, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Robin Hood (2006), Brookside (1982) and Brookside: The Lost Weekend (1997).Paul Usher who acts as PC Des Taviner in 'The Bill' acted in 'Eastenders' as Danny Hardcastle.
- Raji James was born on 24 February 1970 in London, England, UK. He is an actor, known for East Is East (1999), Robin Hood (2006) and Alien Uprising (2012).Raji James who acts as DS Vik Singh in 'The Bill' acted as Ash Ferreira in 'Eastenders'.
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Joseph Marcell was born on 14 August 1948 in St. Lucia, Caribbean. He is an actor and director, known for The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990), The Exorcism of God (2021) and The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (2019). He has been married to Joyce T. Walsh since June 1995. They have one child. He was previously married to Judith M Midtby.Joseph Marcell who acted as Geoffrey Butler the Butler in the sitcom 'The Fresh Prince of Bel Air' acted as Adrian Bell in 'Eastenders'.- Actress
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Patsy started acting at 4 as the daughter of Robert Redford and Mia Farrow in The Great Gatsby and continued to study acting and working during school holidays. In 1973 she was in the television productions of For the Love of Ada and King Arthur and at 8 she spent 9 months in Russia with Elizabeth Taylor filming The Bluebird then on her return to London worked on television serials The Foundation, Gemma Shore, Luna and the American serial Pollyanna. In 1993 she made her debut with the RSC in Richard III. At 14 she joined the rock band Eighth Wonder, created by her brother, as a singer and composed songs Stay With Me and Cross My Heart. At one of their concerts director Julian Temple offered her the lead in the film Absolute Beginners. At 14 she interrupted her acting career to perform as a singer with Eighth Wonder, a rock band created by her brother and for which she composed several songs including Stay With Me and Cross My Heart, At one of the concerts she was offered the female lead in the upcoming film Absolute Beginners alongside David Bowie and went on to appear in the films Lethal Weapon II, A Chorus of Disapproval, Chicago Joe and the Showgirl and Prince of Shadows,Patsy Kensit acts as Lolas estranged mum Emma Harding in 'Eastenders'.- Ciaran Griffiths was born on 3 March 1983 in Manchester, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Big Fat Gypsy Gangster (2011), The Bill (1984) and There's Only One Jimmy Grimble (2000).Ciaran Griffiths who acts as PC Gary Best in 'The Bill' acted as Milo in 'Eastenders'.
- Scott Neal was born on 10 June 1978 in Islington, London, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Beautiful Thing (1996), Emmerdale Farm (1972) and The Bill (1984).Scott Neal who acts as PC Luke Ashton in 'The Bill' acted as Jason Adams in 'Eastenders'.
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Karl Collins was born on 20 October 1971 in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Attack the Block (2011), The Flash (2023) and TwentyFourSeven (1997).Karl Collins who acts as DC Danny Glaze in 'The Bill' acted as a car thief called Craven in 'Eastenders' in the early nineties.- Simon Rouse was born on 24 June 1951 in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, UK. He is an actor, known for The Bill (1984), Operation Mincemeat (2021) and Doctor Who (1963). He has been married to Ann Holloway since 24 June 1979. They have two children. He was previously married to Anne ?.Simon Rouse who acts as DCI Jack Meadows in 'The Bill' acted as Superintendent Alan Milward in 'Eastenders' in 1990.
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Vicki trained at the Aida Foster Theatre School and quickly won a variety of roles in film, television and on stage but it was her portrayal of Yvette in the hit BBC series Allo Allo that gained her worldwide recognition. Vicki played Yvette for all nine series with the Allo Allo stage play taking her on national and international tours to Australia and New Zealand smashing box office records, not to mention four seasons in the West End at the Palladium, Prince of Wales and Dominion theatres. Renowned for her versatility, Vicki began her extensive acting career playing leading straight roles in Softly Softly, The Professionals, Minder and Play for Today but her wonderful gift for comedy timing soon brought her to the roles we are most familiar with. On TV she has worked with the greatest names in comedy including Les Dawson, The Two Ronnies, Ken Dodd and Kenny Everett, and has appeared in such series as Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads, Are you Being Served and Come Back Mrs Noah, her role in the latter being directly instrumental in her winning the part of Yvette in Allo Allo. She has also made guest appearances on countless chat and game shows including Noel's Houseparty, where she played the role of Noel's amorous next door neighbour for three seasons, This Morning, Generation Game, Give Us A Clue, Through The Keyhole, All Over The Shop, Today's The Day, Loose Lips, The Weakest Link, Stars Reunited, Britain's Best Sitcom, Comedy Connections and the documentary Pantoland. Added to this she is also an accomplished presenter and is frequently sought after today as a speaker at corporate functions. She also regularly hosts charity events around the country. Film credits include: - The Greek Tycoon, The Likely Lads, Alfie Darling, Sweet William, Spectre, The Last Days of Pompeii, George and Mildred, The Priest of Love, Queen Kong, The Sentinel, Four on Four and The Colour of Funny. In the year 2000, Vicki embarked on a totally new venture working with English Sinfonia. Not only did she perform with them at The Cressing Temple Festival but also narrated Edith Sitwell poetry to William Walton's Façade at the orchestra's home venue, bringing a sparkling new dimension to the work which will long be remembered. Extensive theatre work has taken her from drama to pantomime, musicals to comedy. She played opposite Dudley Moore in Play It Again Sam at the Globe Theatre- London, the leading roles of Vera in Doctor In The House, Mina in
Vicki Michelle who acted as Rene's sexy lover Yvette in the 80's sitcom 'Allo Allo' also acted as Jo Cotton in Eastenders.- Actor
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Gavin Richards was born in September 1946 in London, England, UK. He is an actor and composer, known for 'Allo 'Allo! (1982), EastEnders (1985) and Whoops Apocalypse (1986). He is married to Tamara Henry.Gavin Richards who acted as Captain Alberto Bertorelli in 'Allo Allo' acted as Terry Raymond in 'Eastenders'.- Marc Elliott was born in 1979 in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Holby City (1999), Midsomer Murders (1997) and The Invisibles (2008).Marc Elliott who acted as Robbie Nash in an episode of 'The Bill' also acted as Syed Masood in Eastenders.
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Cyril Nri was born on 25 April 1961 in Nigeria. He is an actor and director, known for This Life (1996), Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker (2019) and The Witches (2020).Cyril Nri who acted as Superintendent Adam Okaro in 'The Bill' acted as DS Burton in 'Eastenders' from 2001 to 2002.