The wildchild sister of Phil and Grant, Sam was played by two actresses, Danniella Westbrook and Kim Medcalf. One of the most complex creations to ever hit the Square, Kat is a combustible combination of vulnerability, strength, warmth and attitude. Maisie first appeared on the show on 1st April 2008. Portrayed Dr. Oliver Cousins. June Brown served in the Wrens and was classically trained at the Old Vic Drama School. She is married to Mark Piper. Charlie Jones was born on June 23, 1996 in London, England, UK. I'm beginning to think there's something wrong with me! Roberta Taylor was born in 1948 in London, England, UK. She drowned in a pool with sister Ronnie in 2017. Phil Mitchells nemesis Steve (Spandau Ballets Martin Kemp) had a spectacular Walford exit. Duration : 19961997. Ricky Groves was born on April 23, 1968 in London, England, UK. The actor's most famous EastEnders scene was when he was killed off on. Sorry Roly, Ethels Willy, Genghis and Lady Di. He has been married to Samantha Gilbert since August 12, 2016. With the definition of famous, this context means renowned for reasons other than being in the programme. 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? Here's a look at some of the Street's most successful stars. Second wife Chrissie finished the job when she bludgeoned him to death with the Queen Vic doorstop. Gary Beadle was born in 1965 in London, England, UK. 10. Big storylines included postnatal depression and racist attacks. He has survived five marriages, one attempted murder, one stretch of homelessness and several bog-washes from his on-off nemesis Phil Mitchell. Portrayed Suzy Branning. 2000s Movies: Multiple Choice Minefield III. She is an actress and writer, known for Quills (2000), Vera (2011) and EastEnders (1985). He was an actor and producer, known for Snatch (2000), EastEnders (1985) and Doctor Who: Dimensions in Time (1993). We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. She is an actress, known for Beautiful Thing (1996), EastEnders (1985) and Bad Girls (1999). Duration : 2006-2008. Jo Joyner was born on May 24, 1977 in Harlow, Essex, England, UK. One of the original cast members, Lofty (Tom Watt) left Walford in 1988 after being cruelly betrayed by Michelle Fowler. An ever-present Walford icon that secured its legendary status during the 2009 killing of Archie Mitchell, only to perish itself during this years tragedy on the Thames. He is an actor and producer, known for EastEnders (1985), Superman (1978) and Superman III (1983). She has been married to Vikash Bhai since September 2, 2017. They have three children. After finding work Janine Butcher/Evans/Malloy (1999-2004, 2008 -). Actress | Age: 28. Notable Role: Emerald ( Nope) Keke Palmer has been on our TV and movie screens since she was 10 years old. (BBC) Danny Dyer has revealed he spent 140,000 on a family holiday after leaving EastEnders at Christmas. Samantha Womack was born on November 2, 1972 in Brighton, East Sussex, England, UK. Actors and Actresses Turned Singers/Musicians (or vice versa). The original Queen Vic guvnor had a weakness for playing away from home and his involvement with local gangsters saw him killed off with a bunch of deadly daffodils. Chelles refusal to name the babydaddy caused a huge stir, and viewers learned it was Den Watts long before Pauline or Sharon (Michelles best friend and Dens daughter) ever did. She is an actress, known for EastEnders (1985), Doctor Who (2005) and Clocking Off (2000). Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps. 1. Famous for his trademark Ello Ma greeting, drug-addicted jailbird Nick (John Altman) caused nothing but misery for his long-suffering mother Dot. 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. Who is your favourite long-running EastEnders character? They have three children. 4. Portrays Shirley Carter/Wicks. Born Julie Anne Harris, the youngest child of Albert and Pat Harris, Patsy Palmer was born for stardom. He is best known for playing Lucifer Morningstar in the American television series Lucifer (2016-2021).Ellis was born in Cardiff. Tracy-Ann Oberman was born on August 25, 1966 in Brent, London, England, UK. Duration : 2014-2018. She enjoyed a long career in the theatre, television and the cinema. Amanda Holden Amanda Holden in 1998 Character: Carmen Amanda Holden played a character called. In the shows first year, a teenaged Michelle announced her pregnancy to her disappointed parents Arthur and Pauline. EastEnders is a British television soap opera first broadcast on BBC One on 19 February 1985. Robert Kazinsky was born Robert John Appleby in Haywards Heath, Sussex, England, to Phyllis and Paul Appleby, and grew up in the seaside town of Brighton, on England's southern coast. Her father commited suicide due to depression when she was 11. Sue Holderness was born on May 28, 1949 in Hampstead, London, England, UK. Portrayed Glenda Mitchell. Ciaran Griffiths was born on March 3, 1983 in Manchester, England, UK. But the one man she desperately needed to pay her some attention just wasnt that interested. Follow Nina Wadia on the set of EastEnders here: Sunetra Sarker The Liverpudlian Sunetra Sarker has won over British viewers in many ways. They have three children. You cow! slapping altercations that took place ten years apart. Portrays Jean Slater/Walters. Duration : 19921994. He is an actor, known for EastEnders (1985), Gina's Laughing Gear (2007) and Children in Need (1980). Duration : 2004-. Michael Elphick was a well-known TV and film actor before starring in EastEnders as Harry (Picture: Rex Shutterstock) Michael Elphick, who played evil Harry Slater in the soap, died on 7 September . She later moved to King's Cross in London, where her mother and father ran a pub. Portrayed Linda Clarke. They have one child. If a character has been portrayed by more than one actor, the current actor is listed. 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. Portrayed Daniel Cook. Adam Best Played by David Proud Afia Masood Played by Meryl Fernandes AJ (Amjad Jahangir) Ahmed Played by Phaldut Sharma Al Jenkins. Duration : 2006, 2008-2009, 2016. Duration : 20112015, 2017-2018.Portrayed Jane Williams. Actor | 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. Pat is greatly missed. With EastEnders heading for a hiatus thanks to lockdown, theres good news for loyal fans. She is an actress, known for EastEnders (1985), EastEnders: E20 (2010) and Poirot (1989). He is an actor and writer, known for In the Heart of the Sea (2015), Silent Witness (1996) and The Interceptor (2015). He has been married to Gwyneth Strong since July 15, 2000. Following a sold out concert in 2020, An Evening from The West End is back at Dumfries . Portrayed Michael Moon. She is an actress, known for The Deep Blue Sea (2011), Widows (2018) and Lady Chatterley's Lover (1981). He is married to Tamara Henry. Duration : 2018-2019.Portrayed Carol. Portrays Karen Taylor. Maggie O'Neill was born on November 15, 1962 in Buckinghamshire, England, UK. Luckless Garry (Ricky Groves) was one of lifes chancers, but he did get his happy ever after with the gorgeous Dawn Swann. Steve McFadden has given his character a truly brooding presence over the last 25 years and between him, his brother Grant, sister Sam, and mother Peggy, Phil has been part of one . Queen of the withering put-down, stubborn Lou (Anna Wing) always spoke her mind. Standing out as the loudest of the Slater sisters no mean feat she instantly made an impression. Todd Carty was born on the 31st August 1963. After Sharongate, alcoholism, drug addiction, a car crash, run-ins with gangsters and the Who Shot Phil? near-death experience, who can blame him. He has also starred in Hollywood movies as a minor actor. Kierston Wareing was born on January 7, 1976 in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, England, UK. Tell us what you think: yourvoice@mirror.co.uk. Before her role on the show, she starred as Ellie Alves in You, but her breakthrough role came in portraying Harley Diaz in Stuck in the Middle. Duration : 2018-2022.Portrayed Photographer. She was mown down by Frank Butcher on New Years Eve 1998 and the nation wept. Handsome Sanjay (Deepak Verma) was a market trader with an eye for the ladies and a huge gambling problem. Duration : 20132022. They have one child. Original production designer, Keith Harris, left the show, and Holland and Smith both decided that the time had come to move on too; their final contribution coinciding with the exit of one of EastEnders' most successful characters, Den Watts ( Leslie Grantham ). He is an actor and producer, known for EastEnders (1985), Superman (1978) and Superman III (1983). Duration : 2006, 2009. She is an actress and writer, known for Friday Night Dinner (2011), Toast of London (2012) and Doctor Who (2005). Shes left the show a couple of times in suitably exciting fashion, but Sharon is also a big fan of a dramatic entrance. The following is a list of characters who currently appear in the programme, listed in order of first appearance. All her life she had dreamed of becoming an actress and at the age of 13, she traveled without her parents to London to fulfill her dreams of a career in acting. He began his career at the age of four filming television commercials. Himesh is starring in BBC One's The Luminaries Credit: BBC Press Handout. He is an actor, known for Mindhunter (2017), Chernobyl (2019) and The Boys in the Boat. Duration : 19901999, 2005-2006, 2016. A big drinker who liked a flutter, Jim (John Bardon) was a racist who married Dot and ended up in care, dying of a heart attack off screen in 2015. Graphic designer Colin (Michael Cashman) was Walfords first gay resident, arriving in 1986. They have two children. She started her acting career at a very young age. The future of the Vic is up in the air (Picture: BBC/Getty) Danny Dyer's departure from EastEnders inevitably brought to an end a very significant era for the popular soap.. She went to Trinity College at Dublin University, where she studied the History of Art, and English Literature. Hes survived prison, shootings, addictions, beatings, car crashes and numerous attempts to topple him from his perch, but Phil always bounces back. Phil destroys every romantic relationship he ever has, and no woman will ever live up to his dear departed mum. He died on September 12, 2014 in Romford, London, England, UK. Portrayed Yvonne Cotton. Real name: John Altman. By Adam Beresford 15 Dec 2018 Getty Images What's life after Albert Square like for. During a three year spell, Sean (Rob Kazinsky) had affairs with half the women in Walford and picked fights with most of the gangsters. He died in hospital on Christmas Day 2002 after being hit by a car. Following the death of Jim Cotton from EastEnders, Dot taped him a touching goodbye message. He was 95. Fiercely protective of her family, she was often blinkered when it came to her sons. Portrayed Queenie Trott. Bill Ward was born in 1967 in Newcastle, England, UK. Portrayed Peter Beale. She is an actress, known for Sex Education (2019), Four Weddings and a Funeral (2019) and Page Eight (2011). An unlikely jailbird after stealing money to pay for Michelles wedding, he had a mental breakdown and died of a brain haemorrhage in 1996. Footage of an enraged Vanessa destroying her living room - curtains first - remains a popular internet meme. Her weakness for Queen Vic landlords would later lead to another paternity secret when she became pregnant following a one night stand with Grant Mitchell. She was particularly close to her maternal parents, whom she affectionately called "Farvey" and "Nor." He was previously married to Lisa Faulkner. Duartion : 2007-2008. Duration : 2008-2010, 2016, 2020-2021. Toff ex-army officer Willmott-Brown (William Boyde) was a rotter in a suit. 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Pats son Wicksy (Nick Berry) was the soaps first male pin-up, having a fling with Cindy and feud with her hubby Ian. BBC Actor Leonard Fenton, best known for playing Dr. Harold Legg in long-running BBC soap " EastEnders ," died on Jan. 29, his family said. Adam Woodyatt. And recently, he starred in two Netflix movies, Leyla Everlasting and Stuck Apart. Most often heard saying, This is the last time, Max. Not only was the teenager's death as shocking as it was . Slater grandma Mo (Laila Morse) is a salt-of-the-earth Cockney chancer and handler of stolen goods who can always be relied on for a laugh, often involving an anecdote about her lover Fat Elvis. Coming in at the top is Adam Woodyatt, who plays one of EastEnders' original characters Ian Beale. 2. Many . Lorraine Stanley was born on June 28, 1976 in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, UK. . She was in a band before she joined the soap, and Kym Marsh has kept singing throughout her time on Corrie . 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. Peggy (Barbara Windsor) was one of the Big Three Walford matriarchs alongside her longtime frenemy Pat Evans and Pauline Fowler. Find the US States - No Outlines Minefield. Bosses have brought back huge characters . Duration : 2019-2020. Her commitment to blue eye shadow, leopard print, massive earrings and cigarettes was constant and her clashes with Peggy were legendary. Maisie has proved very popular with viewers and has many awards Molly Conlin was born on March 8, 1998 in Essex, England, UK. He has been married to Christie Goddard since July 21, 2007. He has been married to Lynda Ford since October 10, 2009. Dr Legg was given a special and well-deserved onscreen send-off last year. Duration : 1994. He is an actor and writer, known for EastEnders (1985), Flushed Away (2006) and Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging (2008). Saeed and Naima Jeffery On February 19, 1985, EastEnders aired its first ever episode and in it appeared the Soap's first ever Asian characters. Duration : 1993-1999, 2008-2014, 2019. A top soap actor and singer will take to the stage for a two-night musical extravaganza later this month. Duration : 2001-2002. He returned briefly in 2019 for Dr Leggs funeral. Michelle was an un-showy character who was also quietly determined to achieve a better life for herself and daughter Vicki. 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). (IH). (SW). Peggys niece Roxy (Rita Simons) had a string of bad relationships, feuds and a coke habit. Duration : 2009. Other theatre Shobna Gulati is a British actress, writer, and dancer. Jack skyrocketed to heartthrob fame after he became a soap poster-boy at 17 when he joined EastEnders in 1998. She is an actress, known for Fish Tank (2009), I Was 3 (2017) and Ginger (2016). Haluk Bilginer is a Turkish actor. Nigel: [comforting] No, don't be silly. A tragicomic icon, Dot made a quiet exit in January to stay with family in Ireland. Portrayed Dot Cotton/Branning. Yesterday actor Himesh Patel may now be better known as a genuine film star, but his TV breakout role was in EastEnders as the ever-anxious Tamwar Masood. Video Loading. She spent her childhood in Bethnal Green, London with her whole family close by. She then went into nine years of weekly repertory around the country. Dirty Dens princess, is our all-time Queen of Walford. 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. Buckingham Palace may be one of the most famous buildings in the world with the biggest private garden in London and a whopping . 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. Neither of these went down well with his wife Gita. Melissa Suffield was born on December 24, 1992 in London, England, UK. Max Bowden is the latest. Duration : 2008-2009. Portrayed Edwin Caldecott. They have two children. 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. Nerdy video shop owner Nigel (Paul Bradley) was Grant Mitchells best mate and conscience. Superman IV: The Quest for Peace. The 2001 reveal that baby sister Zoe was actually Kats daughter through sexual abuse by their uncle Harry is still one of the biggest EastEnders shocks of all time. Duration : 20072013.Portrayed Nurse. (SW). Before Titanic and Downton, Lord Grantham played a headteacher on EastEnders in 1995. Glynis Barber was born on October 25, 1955 in South Africa. A true national treasure. Joseph Marcell was born on August 14, 1948 in St. Lucia, Caribbean. Maisie first appeared on the show on 1st April 2008. She is an actress, known for Fish Tank (2009), The Double (2013) and Avengement (2019). Duration : 20042012, 20142017. He is an actor, known for Born and Bred (2002), Crime Traveller (1997) and EastEnders (1985). A number of Eastenders stars were in attendance at the wedding including: Samantha Womack, Rita Simons, Charlie Clements, Jo Joyner, Steve McFadden, Barbara Windsor, Patsy Palmer, Diane Parish. The soaps only ever-present character. He has been married to Jenny Platt since May 11, 2013. They have one child. She has been married to Annette Yeo since July 20, 2015. Her television work includes A Very British Scandal, The Girl Before, The Outlaws, and Gangs of London. She has been married to Graham Reid since 1996. The actor, 45, joined the BBC soap a decade ago as Mick Carter, but saw . Duration : 20062007. A list of births, pregnancies, abortions, fake pregnancies, phantom pregnancies and miscarriages which have featured in EastEnders storylines since 1985. Rebecca Michael is known for EastEnders (1985) and Love and Death on Long Island (1997). Portrayed Tanya Cross/Branning/Jessop. Duration : 2007-2011, 2013-2017. Duration : 2017-2018. Hes had feuds with plenty of pretenders to his throne, but for now Phil remains king of the castle. Terrible taste in shirts though. She then returned to Emmerdale as Kelly in 2011 but left shortly after. Jesse Birdsall was born on February 13, 1963 in Highbury, London, England, UK. Lee Ross was born in 1971 in Luton, Bedfordshire, England, UK. storyline and even managed to fit in an affair with Grant Mitchell. Danny Dyer has opened up on how he threw himself into work as part of his 'grieving process' after leaving EastEnders.. But will you agree? Luisa Bradshaw-White was born on December 9, 1974 in Eastcote, Middlesex, England, UK. Year: 1995 12. With EastEnders running classic episodes while the soap goes on a short hiatus, including Sharongate and Den serving Angie divorce papers, its time for a nostalgic look back at the best 100 characters of all time. Tell us what you think about this feature. He is an actor, known for EastEnders (1985), Blood Diamond (2006) and Marple (2004). If Sharon didnt exist, Gay Twitter would probably grind to a halt. Their Christmas Day divorce papers episode pulled in a record 30m viewers in 1996. She is an actress, known for Payback Season (2012), Coronation Street (1960) and Waterloo Road (2006). 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 Dennis Rickman. He was previously married to Jennifer Biddall. More recent. The Christmas Day 2007 reveal of his affair with Stacey while married to Tanya was one of the soaps best doof doofs. Main article: List of past EastEnders characters Only families who have more than one character currently appearing in the show are included. His marriages to Sharon and Tiffany ended in disaster. Eastenders: Top 100 Characters with Most Doof Doofs Quiz - By Natasha97. Shes left the show a couple of times in suitably exciting fashion, but Sharon is also a big fan of a dramatic entrance. Duration : 19931996, 2012-2014. Some of his remarkable works are EastEnders, Tatl Hayat, Ben-Hur, ahsiyet and Halloween. Portrayed Grant Mitchell. He was previously married to Beverley Sharp. Portrayed Tiffany Raymond/Mitchell. 1. Francis Magee was raised in Ireland and on the Isle of Man. He is an actor and writer, known for 24 Hour Party People (2002), EastEnders (1985) and Nowhere Boy (2009). Dirty Dens second wife (Tracy Ann Oberman) had an eventful 18 months in Walford which ended with her being sent to prison for murdering Den with a dog-shaped doorstop in the Queen Vic, Cluedo fans. She is an actress, known for The Witches (1990), The Foreigner (2017) and The Bill (1984). 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). Whilst he was there he met Rik Mayall, and the pair began performing as 20th Century Coyote. Mick was famously taught to swim by Ian Beale. 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 . In 2008, she landed the regular role of Tiffany Dean in the UK soap opera EastEnders. Anna Karen was born on September 19, 1936 in Durban, South Africa. Portrayed Terry Raymond. Ian Beales long-suffering wife (Laurie Brett) played a pivotal - not to mention criminal - role in the Who Killed Lucy Beale? Nigel Harman was born on August 11, 1973 in Purley, Surrey, England, UK. tagor villas ritz carlton, abama; daredevil main villains most famous eastenders actors. Tracy has just enjoyed a great run playing feisty Carole in Emmerdale and spent most of last year playing Linda, Annie and Sharon in The Full Monty (Sheffield Crucible/UK tour and Noel Coward Theatre, West End) and is most remembered for playing Trisha Armstrong in Coronation Street. They have two children. Duration : 20062013, 2015, 2017-2018. For some, it was the Den and Angie-days; for others, it was the Golden Epoch of Janine and Barry, the latter of whom probably ranks as one of the soap's most memorable characters. Gwen Taylor was born on February 19, 1939 in Derby, England, UK. Duration: 1996-2002. Annette Badland is an English actress known for a wide range of roles on TV, radio and film. (IH). Tanya Franks was born in Plumstead, London, England, UK. Duration: 2020-. EastEnders boss Chris Clenshaw has revitalised the soap Credit: Rex. Oh, the indignity of it all. Duration : 2015-2016.