(IH). Perpetual loser in life and love played superbly by Perry Fenwick since he arrived in Albert Square in 1998. She was mown down by Frank Butcher on New Years Eve 1998 and the nation wept. Duration : 2013-2020. As Sharon purred Ello Peggy, bet you never thought youd see me again? her ex mother-in-laws snarl said it all. Katie Jarvis was born on June 22, 1991 in Dagenham, Essex, England, UK. Portrayed Tina Carter. Adam Woodyatt EastEnders, The Baker Street Boys, A Question of EastEnders Adam Brinley Woodyatt (born 28 June 1968) is an English actor, known for his role as Ian Beale in the BBC soap opera EastEnders. They have one child. Duration : 2015-2016. They have one child. In 2004, she played lead role Amanda in the short film Between Us and in 2005 took on another lead role in a Lorna Fitzgerald was born in March 1996 in Northampton. (IH). (SW). 9. Duration : 2018-2019. Pauline and Arthurs eldest child (played initially by David Scarboro, then by Todd Carty) spent 18 years in EastEnders and was at the centre of one of the soaps most controversial storylines after he contracted the HIV virus. Duration : 20072008,20102011,20142015,20182022. Duration : 2008, 2014-2016, 2022-2023. She has been married to Raiomond Mirza since July 4, 1998. Pat Butcher dreams of a White Christmas - EastEnders - BBC. The 60-year-old actress, who hails from London . He is an actor, known for EastEnders (1985), Doctor Who (2005) and Love & Marriage (2013). She has been married to Graham Reid since 1996. After Sharongate, alcoholism, drug addiction, a car crash, run-ins with gangsters and the Who Shot Phil? near-death experience, who can blame him. Following a dramatic car chase through the Square, he died at the wheel in a huge explosion. Duration : 2003-2005. [33] Walfords original matriarch. He has been married to Lynda Ford since October 10, 2009. Tamwar Masood was a character played by actor, musician, and singer Himesh Patel on the BBC soap opera EastEnders from 2007 to 2016. in the musical based on the life of Lionel Bart. The actor - also known as Coronation Street's Sammy Patel - played the role of Guppy Sharma - a market trader who caused a whole lot of bother for Sanjay Kapoor (Deepak Verma) - from 1995-1996.. (IH). With the definition of famous, this context means renowned for reasons other than being in the programme. With EastEnders heading for a hiatus thanks to lockdown, theres good news for loyal fans. Duration : 1997-2000. Max Bowden is the latest. (BBC) Danny Dyer has revealed he spent 140,000 on a family holiday after leaving EastEnders at Christmas. Cockney market trader Pete (Peter Dean) was a charmer in a sheepskin coat. Gwen Taylor was born on February 19, 1939 in Derby, England, UK. They have one child. She spent her childhood in Bethnal Green, London with her whole family close by. Duration : 2009. She has been married to Michael Brandon since November 18, 1989. A true national treasure. She was particularly close to her maternal parents, whom she affectionately called "Farvey" and "Nor." Wheeler dealer Kevin (Phil Daniels) was Pats nephew who married Shirley. Duration : 20062021. She has appeared at the Royal Court, the RNT, the RSC, the Almeida, in the West End and on Broadway. Lock up your daughters. Walfords original hardman, no one has seen Phil (Steve McFadden) crack a smile in his 30 years on the Square. He is best known for playing Lucifer Morningstar in the American television series Lucifer (2016-2021).Ellis was born in Cardiff. . Lily appeared in four episodes of the show at the beginning of 2011, however, the producers asked her to return to the show full-time from August 2011.Lily is Maisie Smith was born in Essex. Lisa (Lucy Benjamin) has been in and out of Walford since 1998. She began acting at school and continued it at University. She was previously married to Victor Taylor. After Barbershop 2, she went on to star on her own . Here's a list of some familiar faces you may have forgotten were in EastEnders. Nitin Ganatra was born on February 21, 1968 in Kenya. Ice queen Ronnie (Samantha Womack) clashed with villain dad Archie, swapped her stillborn baby with Kats newborn, killed dodgy Carl White, had marriages and affairs, then drowned in a pool on her (second) wedding day to Jack. She died on February 22, 2022 in Ilford, Greater London, England, UK. With his trademark trilby, twinkly eyes and taste for rum, Patrick (Rudolph Walker) has always been the go-to guy for a friend in need. They have two children. June Brown served in the Wrens and was classically trained at the Old Vic Drama School. They have three children. Duration : 19961997. Other theatre Shobna Gulati is a British actress, writer, and dancer. She has been married to Spencer Austin since September 12, 2009. Michael French was born on September 17, 1962 in Bow, London, England, UK. 1. Nigel Harman was born on August 11, 1973 in Purley, Surrey, England, UK. Duration : 19931997, 1999, 20102015. Market stall stalwart Winston (Ulric Browne) has been a faithful extra since the start. Amanda Holden Amanda Holden appeared in EastEnders in 1994 (pic: MCPIX/REX/Shutterstock) She might be on our screens now as part of the Britain's Got Talent judging panel, but did you know Amanda started her career in TV on EastEnders? Ruthless, violent and controlling, he demands total loyalty from his faaaaamily. A selection of Walford's most memorable former residents. Ricky Champ was born on July 1, 1980 in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England, UK. Portrayed Joe Wicks. Duration : 1992. More recent. He is an actor and director, known for Coronation Street (1960), Awaiting (2015) and Entity (2012). He died on July 29, 2007 in Marbella, Spain. Usually in a tea cosy hat with Little Willy under her arm, Ethel (Gretchen Franklin) loved telling fortunes. Actor | Just as Kat's grandmother, Mo, presides over the Slater family in EastEnders (1985), Jessie's Portrays Kat Slater/Moon. Adam Woodyatt. The troubled elder daughter of Max and Tanya. She went on to get tangled up with both Phil and Grant for years, while also going toe to toe with Peggy and living to tell the tale. 3. Toff ex-army officer Willmott-Brown (William Boyde) was a rotter in a suit. She has been married to Harry A Harris since July 2002. He went to Manchester University to study drama. Then she left Walford for good in a cab. Martin appears in most GEICO commercials where he encourages those watching to buy GEICO insurance to assist with their problems. Their Christmas Day divorce papers episode pulled in a record 30m viewers in 1996. Tracy-Ann Oberman was born on August 25, 1966 in Brent, London, England, UK. Tragedy struck when she got trapped under a ride during the Great Fairground Disaster of 2004. Loving mum and beautician Tanya (Jo Joyner) had a destructive on-off marriage to bad boy Max. According to a 2018 study published in Applied Network Science, using a wide range of metricsincluding number of films, times appearing as top billing, and length of careerJackson is peerless in the field. He has been married to Michelle McSween since August 2007. Portrayed Cora Cross. He has been married to Christie Goddard since July 21, 2007. Viewers will get a sneak peek behind the shabby net curtains of the Square and hear revelations from cast members in EastEnders: Secrets From The Square. The wildchild sister of Phil and Grant, Sam was played by two actresses, Danniella Westbrook and Kim Medcalf. Pete Doherty - Margate Libertines rocker Pete Doherty has been a resident in Thanet for sometime now. Gita (Shobu Kapoor) had an explosive temper and a rocky marriage to Sanjay. Daniela Denby-Ashe was born on August 9, 1978 in London, England, UK. EastEnders icons including Angie Watts, Peggy Mitchell and Ian Beale have owned The Queen Vic, and here, Daily Star takes a look at where some of the owners are now TV By Sarah O'Hara Showbiz Feature Writer 11:03, 19 FEB 2023 Video Unavailable Peggy Mitchell's final visit to the Queen Vic Linda recently developed a drink problem following a spate of personal traumas and marital issues with Mick. Portrayed Archie Mitchell. He is an actor and writer, known for 24 Hour Party People (2002), EastEnders (1985) and Nowhere Boy (2009). But he did it with such charm and swagger that. They have two children. She is an actress and producer, known for Suffragette (2015), EastEnders (1985) and Legend (2015). Michelle was an un-showy character who was also quietly determined to achieve a better life for herself and daughter Vicki. Adele Silva. He ended up in prison after raping Kathy. 1. Cockney geezer Queen Vic landlord played by real life Cockney geezer Danny Dyer. Luisa Bradshaw-White Tina Carter 144 Episodes 2022 Shona McGarty Whitney Dean 144 Episodes 2022 Jamie Borthwick Jay Brown 144 Episodes 2022 Perry Fenwick Billy Mitchell 144 Episodes 2022 Natalie. Portrayed Ameena Badawi. A tragicomic icon, Dot made a quiet exit in January to stay with family in Ireland. Before Titanic and Downton, Lord Grantham played a headteacher on EastEnders in 1995. The Boy in the Striped Pajamas. Gorillas in the Mist: The Story of Dian Fossey. Duration : 2012-2014. Glynis Barber Actress | Point Break Follow Nina Wadia on the set of EastEnders here: Sunetra Sarker The Liverpudlian Sunetra Sarker has won over British viewers in many ways. Part of HuffPost Entertainment. Her daddy didnt love her enough, and everybodys paid the price ever since. She was previously married to Paul Antony-Barber. Most famous for her catchphrase Get outta my pub! and her (mainly futile) attempts to keep her sons Phil and Grant on the straight and narrow. Kellie Bright was born on July 1, 1976 in Brentwood, Essex, England, UK. She is known for her blue eyes and incredible acting. They have two children. Teen tearaway son of Arthur and Pauline, Martin (James Bye, previously James Alexandrou) has since married Sonia, then Stacey, turned to crime and faked his death. Most famous for having affairs, shouting the name of her husband Rickaaaaaay!, and moving to Manchester and Milton Keynes. Drug addiction, domestic violence and sex scandals have blighted the lives of some of its most popular actors. Standing out as the loudest of the Slater sisters no mean feat she instantly made an impression. A vicars sister with an unholy taste in men, Mel (Tamzin Outhwaite) married - and dumped - Ian after his tall cancer tale about daughter Lucy. The self-titled leader of the Square, Phil Mitchell, played by Steve . He was previously married to Lisa Faulkner. Roberta Taylor was born in 1948 in London, England, UK. (SW). Patrick Stewart Patrick was a fire officer in 1967 (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock) Sir Patrick Stewart appeared in one episode of. Duration : 20062007. He was previously married to Lara Stone. He has been married to Christie Goddard since July 21, 2007. Ben Freeman was born on April 8, 1980. Zoe (Michelle Ryan) is most famous for the legendary slanging match with Kat that revealed she was a Slater daughter, not a Slater sister: You aint my muvva! Yes I am! (IH). He is an actor, known for Centurion (2010), Press Gang (1989) and Containment (2015). Here's a look at some of the Street's most successful stars. Sick and twisted Archie (Larry Lamb) terrorised Peggy and Ronnie, but finally met his match in the bust of Queen Victoria, which struck a fatal blow - aided by Stacey - on Christmas Day 2009. He is an actor and producer, known for EastEnders (1985), Superman (1978) and Superman III (1983). The affair resulted in Sharon having her second child, at the age of 50 - so theres lots more drama to come. Zaraah Abrahams was born on January 7, 1987 in Lambeth, London, England, UK. Her commitment to blue eye shadow, leopard print, massive earrings and cigarettes was constant and her clashes with Peggy were legendary. Diana Marchant, John Altman and Lisa Coates at the Surrey Memory Walk (Image: TMS) 'Nasty Nick' is known most for his villainous role in EastEnders . EastEnders actors Robert Kazinsky. But will you agree? Jill Halfpenny was born on 15th July, 1975, in Newcastle, to Maureen and Colin Halfpenny. Charlie Jones Actor | EastEnders Charlie Jones was born on June 23, 1996 in London, England, UK. Portrayed DI Samantha Keeble/DCI Samantha Keeble. In the shows first year, a teenaged Michelle announced her pregnancy to her disappointed parents Arthur and Pauline. Portrayed Shabnam Masood/Kazemi. From baby swap drama to her split with Alfie, a lottery win, affairs and a murderous son, Kat has seen it all. 2. Introduced as Pete Beales ex-wife, Pat was A Woman With A Past, an ex-prostitute who immediately caused trouble by claiming that Pete wasnt actually Simons father. But the one man she desperately needed to pay her some attention just wasnt that interested. Signup for our newsletter to get notified about our next ride. BARBARA WINDSOR Beloved Barbara Windsor was an EastEnders icon on the BBC soap. Her father commited suicide due to depression when she was 11. Portrayed Bev Slater. Actress | As well as being the most beautiful woman ever to set foot in Walford, Dawn (Kara Tointon) had some major storylines before sailing off into the sunset with Garry Hobbs. BBC Actor Leonard Fenton, best known for playing Dr. Harold Legg in long-running BBC soap " EastEnders ," died on Jan. 29, his family said. She is an actress, known for Only Fools and Horses (1981), The Green Green Grass (2005) and Dear John (1986). Ian Reddington was born on September 25, 1957 in Sheffield, England, UK. Get a daily email direct to your inbox with our newsletter. Portrayed Pauline Fowler. He is an actor and producer, known for Joyeux Noel (2005), The Batman (2022) and EastEnders (1985). A one-year Walford whirlwind played by Footballers Wives actress Zoe Lucker. Glam lawyer to the Mitchells, unsung hero Ritchie (Sian Webber) has had the toughest gig in town, swooping in since 2005 to fix Mitchell messes. Michael French 1993-96; 2012-14 BBC Car salesman David managed to combine two recurring 'Enders tropes - the rubbish parent and the disappointing son. After moving to Portugal, Grant made a brief return for mum Peggys funeral in 2016. Main article: List of past EastEnders characters Only families who have more than one character currently appearing in the show are included. Duration : 2017-2018. She is an actress, known for The Deep Blue Sea (2011), Widows (2018) and Lady Chatterley's Lover (1981). A top soap actor and singer will take to the stage for a two-night musical extravaganza later this month. Larry Lamb was born on October 1, 1947 in Edmonton, London, England, UK. Born Margaret Baker in Plymouth, Devon, in 1946, Maggie Steed studied drama with the Old Vic Theatre School in Bristol, graduating in the late 1960s. And it turns out those who starred in EastEnders have been the most successful in Hollywood. Portrayed Tony King. In 2003, at the age of 9, she secured her first acting role, playing young Cosette in Les Miserables at the Palace Theatre, London. Most notable for being the answer to the Who shot Phil? whodunnit which had 22 million viewers gripped in 2001. 1. Before the seventh Peter Beale arrived this year, Phil Mitchells wayward son Ben jointly held the record for being played by the most different actors. Pat (Pam St Clement) was involved in many memorable slanging matches with Peggy including the classic pair of You bitch! Portrays Karen Taylor. Henpecked family man Arthur (Bill Treacher) was often down the allotment to escape nagging wife Pauline. 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Danny Dyer said he packed a bag after wrapping his final episode on EastEnders and took an acting job in Australia as part of his "grieving process" in leaving the soap after almost a decade . Rebecca Michael is known for EastEnders (1985) and Love and Death on Long Island (1997). Phil Mitchells nemesis Steve (Spandau Ballets Martin Kemp) had a spectacular Walford exit. Portrayed Michael Moon. Although she was fiery, she also had a vulnerable side and would hold her head high while crying on the inside. She toured with a travelling circus in Mexico and Central America with Circo Magico and studied at the London Studio Centre. Who is your favourite long-running EastEnders character? It remains the only episode of the BBC soap in which only one character features. Video Loading. Fenton was in the first episode of. Duration : 2007-2011, 2013-2017. Coming in at the top is Adam Woodyatt, who plays one of EastEnders' original characters Ian Beale. Portrayed Queenie Trott. Saeed and Naima Jeffery were the first official owners of the 'First till Last' grocery store. She is an actress, known for Ali G Indahouse (2002), EastEnders (1985) and Xenoblade Chronicles (2010). He is an actor, known for EastEnders (1985), Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey (2020) and Noughts + Crosses (2020). Maisie first appeared on the show on 1st April 2008. He was Portrays Alfie Moon. He hadnt mellowed and he snarled his way around the Square, making an enemy of Phil and ruining the lives of Sam, Chrissie and Zoe only to end up clobbered with a doorstop and buried under The Vic. He is an actor and writer, known for EastEnders (1985), Flushed Away (2006) and Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging (2008). Sam Strike was born on January 18, 1994 in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England, UK. She is an actress, known for Payback Season (2012), Coronation Street (1960) and Waterloo Road (2006). Keke Palmer. Portrayed Tiffany Dean/Butcher/Butcher-Baker. Ian Beales long-suffering wife (Laurie Brett) played a pivotal - not to mention criminal - role in the Who Killed Lucy Beale? Her breast cancer diagnosis showed that she wasnt invincible, and her marriage to Frank brought more grief. Portrayed Trevor Morgan. Sophie Thompson is a British actress who has worked in film, television and theatre. They have two children. One of EastEnders' iconic characters of the '90s was Robbie . During her 16 years in Walford, Stacey (Lacey Turner) has perhaps endured more misery and trauma than any other character in the soaps history. EastEnders boss Chris Clenshaw has revitalised the soap Credit: Rex. Shes left the show a couple of times in suitably exciting fashion, but Sharon is also a big fan of a dramatic entrance. Portrayed May Wright/Dr. David Walliams was born on August 20, 1971 in Banstead, Surrey, England, UK. She has been married to Annette Yeo since July 20, 2015. Duration : 2014-2017. He has been married to Jenny Platt since May 11, 2013. Dirty Dens princess, is our all-time Queen of Walford. Jenna Ortega who played the lead character of Wednesday Addams has become one of the most famous celebrities in 2023. Carty made his stage debut at the New London Theatre Drury Lane, where he played the leading role of "Lionel!" East End bad boy played by Hollywood star Craig Fairbrass. Who is the most popular EastEnders character? Lorraine Stanley was born on June 28, 1976 in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, UK. Duration : 20082009. He is an actor, known for Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps (2001), Miss Conception (2008) and Unforgiven (2009). She enjoyed a long career in the theatre, television and the cinema. But like a bad penny, Den was resurrected over a decade later for one last stint. All hoop earrings and trawled-on makeup, the drama queen and Zoes muvva has been played by Jessie Wallace since 2000. 2000s Movies: Multiple Choice Minefield III. Hes had feuds with plenty of pretenders to his throne, but for now Phil remains king of the castle. He was previously married to Beverley Sharp. Portrays Phil Mitchell. He once yelled Bloody pedestrians at Den. Maisie Smith was born in Essex. Enjoyed a memorable love triangle involving Bianca and her mum Carol, before being wrongfully tried for shooting Phil Mitchell. You may also recognise Kerry from two stints on Casualty playing 'Sporty Spice' in 2001 and Judith . He has been married to Samantha Gilbert since August 12, 2016. Her big break came after a casting director saw her in Anthony Neilson's hit The Censor at The Royal Court, and invited her to audition for Butterfly Collectors to play opposite Pete Postlethwaite. She is an actress, known for EastEnders (1985), The Omid Djalili Show (2007) and Blandings (2013). She has a younger brother called L.J.She studied at the renowned Italia Conti stage school in London from the age of 10. Actress | She was previously married to Don Henderson and Keith Edmundson. The 30-year-old has good full-on Hollywood with roles in Men: Apocalypse and Elle Fanning's Mary Shelley. They have two children. ARTHUR FOWLER Her leopard print wearing, all night partying, sarcastic good time girl persona masked a very dark secret though. Primarily, as an actress, she tasted her first success with the soap, Brookside (1988-1990, 2000-2003) as Nisha Batra. Pat is greatly missed. Jonny (sometimes credited as Johnny) Lee Miller was born on November 15, 1972, in Kingston, England, UK. His marriage to Kathy hit the rocks and he was brown bread in 1993 after a car crash rigged by gangsters. She is an actress and writer, known for Notes on a Scandal (2006), Beautiful Thing (1996) and EastEnders (1985). Portrayed Jim Branning. Shot by a bunch of daffodils, Den was presumed dead but shocked daughter Sharon - and the nation - when he said Hello princess! 14 years later. Actor Rowan Atkinson drives hard bargain as supercar fetches huge . She had the morals of an alley cat and the cunning of a rattlesnake, clawing her way back whenever she ended up in the gutter. She is an actress, known for Life of Brian (1979), The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash (1978) and A Bit of a Do (1989). Her best comeback was in 2001, when she swept back in looking sleek and glossy, triumphantly declaring that she was the new owner of The Vic. Duration : 19942010, 2013-2016. Samantha Womack was born on November 2, 1972 in Brighton, East Sussex, England, UK. She is an actress and producer, known for Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011), Big Zapper (1973) and Jekyll (2007). Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Nerdy video shop owner Nigel (Paul Bradley) was Grant Mitchells best mate and conscience. He was an actor and producer, known for Snatch (2000), EastEnders (1985) and Doctor Who: Dimensions in Time (1993). Mike Reid was born on January 19, 1940 in Hackney, London, England, UK. Troublemaker Lucy (Hetti Bywater) was held hostage, took drugs and had affairs. But she landed in prison and later fled Walford in 2006 after accusations of hurting her son. Her take no prisoners approach mellowed over the years, and Pat really came into her own when she married Frank and took over The Vic. Duration : 20022005,20102016,2018-2019,2022-. . Tanya Franks was born in Plumstead, London, England, UK. She then went into nine years of weekly repertory around the country. Portrayed Aidan Maguire. They have two children. Homewrecker Cinds (Michelle Collins) worked her way through most of Walfords men in her 10-year stint, but settled for boring Ian. She is an actress, known for This Life (1996), Holby City (1999) and EastEnders (1985). Portrayed Rainie Cross/Branning/Highway. His first TV appearance was a minor role in four episodes of Casualty in 2005. Franks daughter Janine, most notably played by Charlie Brooks, has seen off three husbands during her time on the show and finally ended up being charged with the murder of one of them, Michael Moon. Mobster Andy (Michael Higgs) became Walfords criminal kingpin and was jilted at the altar by Kat.