(SW), Some viewers thought it was crazy to cast Shane Richie in a serious drama but, thanks to Alfies enduring double act with Kat (Jessie Wallace), the former game show host proved them all wrong. Duration : 19872000, 2002, 2005. Buckingham Palace may be one of the most famous buildings in the world with the biggest private garden in London and a . Cockney geezer Queen Vic landlord played by real life Cockney geezer Danny Dyer. Actor | He is an actor and director, known for Coronation Street (1960), Awaiting (2015) and Entity (2012). Jake Wood is a popular British actor known for his roles in EastEnders and the Illusionist. Actors and Actresses Turned Singers/Musicians (or vice versa). Duration : 20002005, 20102016, 2018-. Actress | Luisa Bradshaw-White was born on December 9, 1974 in Eastcote, Middlesex, England, UK. The troubled elder daughter of Max and Tanya. He was impaled on a pole after a car crash on New Years Eve 2007. Drug addiction, domestic violence and sex scandals have blighted the lives of some of its most popular actors. She is an actress, known for Point Break (2015), Blake's 7 (1978) and Dempsey and Makepeace (1985). Chris Coghill was born in 1974 in Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, UK. Peggys niece Roxy (Rita Simons) had a string of bad relationships, feuds and a coke habit. 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. 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. Roberta Taylor was born in 1948 in London, England, UK. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Duration : 1992. Duration : 2017 -Portrayed Thelma Bragg. Duration : 19902003, 2005. 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 . She was an actress, known for Holiday on the Buses (1973), The Rag Trade (1975) and On the Buses (1971). Troublemaker Lucy (Hetti Bywater) was held hostage, took drugs and had affairs. Duration : 2018-2019. Her brother Bobby killed her with a jewellery box in a 2014 whodunit saga. A vicars sister with an unholy taste in men, Mel (Tamzin Outhwaite) married - and dumped - Ian after his tall cancer tale about daughter Lucy. Duration : 19901999, 2005-2006, 2016. Fiercely protective of her family, she was often blinkered when it came to her sons. She is an actress and producer, known for Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011), Big Zapper (1973) and Jekyll (2007). Himesh is starring in BBC One's The Luminaries Credit: BBC Press Handout. Portrayed Aunt Sal. Carty made his stage debut at the New London Theatre Drury Lane, where he played the leading role of "Lionel!" You may also recognise Kerry from two stints on Casualty playing 'Sporty Spice' in 2001 and Judith . 1) Pat Butcher 2) Dot Cotton 3) Peggy Mitchell 4) Pauline Fowler 5) Michelle Fowler 6) Kathy Beale 7) Angie Watts 8) Ethel Skinner 9) Lou Beale 10) Sharon Watts 1) Phil Mitchell 2) Ian Beale 3). He is an actor, known for EastEnders (1985), EastEnders: Last Tango in Walford (2010) and EastEnders Revealed (1998). She was previously married to Frederick Blount. Queen of the withering put-down, stubborn Lou (Anna Wing) always spoke her mind. In 2006, she secured a role in The Other Boleyn Girl. Albert Square has been home to a whole host of colourful characters, from murderous villains to serial love rats and everything in between. Portrayed Queenie Trott. The eldest of the Slater sisters, Lynne (Elaine Lordan) spent four years in Walford. She was previously married to Paul Antony-Barber. Total mug Barry (Shaun Williamson) was duped by a conwoman, dumped by wife Natalie and fell for gold digger Janine, who left him to die after he fell off a cliff in 2004. Duration : 1994. When: 31 January 2008 When the actor who played Dot's second husband, John Bardon, suffered a stroke in real life, EastEnders used the same illness to write off Jim Cotton, the character he'd . He is married to Tamara Henry. Thomas Law was born on 17th December 1992 in Hertfordshire, England. Who can forget Roy (Tony Caunter) stopping traffic to forgive wife Pat for her fling with Frank? Most notable for being the answer to the Who shot Phil? whodunnit which had 22 million viewers gripped in 2001. She has been married to Stavros Valiris since July 1992. The former drug addict and ex-con preacher (Don Gilet) had an eventful two years in Walford, killing at least three people and one dog. Melissa Suffield was born on December 24, 1992 in London, England, UK. East End gangster Johnny (Billy Murray) had a long running feud with the Mitchells and disposed of many a body. He has been married to Rosalind Halstead since 2014. Sheila went to Dartford Grammar School, and then with a grant she went to RADA. In the case that more than one actor has portrayed a character, the current actor portraying the character is listed first. Luckless Garry (Ricky Groves) was one of lifes chancers, but he did get his happy ever after with the gorgeous Dawn Swann. Portrayed Sylvie Carter. He is an actor, known for Bugs (1995), Hollyoaks (1995) and Eldorado (1992). Will Mellor was born on April 3, 1976 in Stockport, Cheshire, England, UK. Portrays Chelsea Fox/Atkins. He has been married to Anna Wilson-Jones since February 2004. He is an actor and writer, known for In the Heart of the Sea (2015), Silent Witness (1996) and The Interceptor (2015). Kellie Bright was born on July 1, 1976 in Brentwood, Essex, England, UK. Permed pub landlady Angie (Anita Dobson) spent three years in Walford battling alcoholism and her feckless husband Den. Portrayed Michael Moon. Duration : 20002001. Portrayed Stan Carter. Footage of an enraged Vanessa destroying her living room - curtains first - remains a popular internet meme. Duration : 2006, 2009. She has been married to Mark Womack since May 17, 2009. Gita (Shobu Kapoor) had an explosive temper and a rocky marriage to Sanjay. His mother, Jean, was a hairdresser and his father, John, was a policeman with the Metropolitan Police force. The actor, 45, joined the BBC soap a decade ago as Mick Carter, but saw . A list of births, pregnancies, abortions, fake pregnancies, phantom pregnancies and miscarriages which have featured in EastEnders storylines since 1985. Copper and ladies man Jack (Scott Maslen) has been hailed one of the Squares hottest properties since 2007. 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). Countries of the World. Portrayed Sister Ruth. Pat is greatly missed. Portrayed Shabnam Masood/Kazemi. Rob Kazinsky? He first appeared as Tamwar in 2007 and continued playing the character in EastEnders: E20. Portrayed Liam Tyler. As Sharon purred Ello Peggy, bet you never thought youd see me again? her ex mother-in-laws snarl said it all. He told BBC Radio 1 that being brave and . She spent her childhood in Bethnal Green, London with her whole family close by. They have two children. Phil destroys every romantic relationship he ever has, and no woman will ever live up to his dear departed mum. Nigel Harman was born on August 11, 1973 in Purley, Surrey, England, UK. Johnny ended his reign in 2005 by throwing him off a motorway bridge. Age: 28. Notable Role: Emerald ( Nope) Keke Palmer has been on our TV and movie screens since she was 10 years old. Glynis Barber was born on October 25, 1955 in South Africa. Portrayed Jane Clarke/Collins/Beale. Michelle Ryan? He is an actor, known for EastEnders (1985), Two Days in the Smoke (2014) and Burnside (2000). This, my sweet, is a letter from my solicitor telling you that your husband has filed a petition for divorce. Over 30 million jaws hit the floor on Christmas Day 1986 when Dirty Den Watts turned the tables on his trouble and strife, Ange. Died alone and in the snow on Christmas Day 2006. He has been married to Jo McInnes since 1999. Tragedy struck when she got trapped under a ride during the Great Fairground Disaster of 2004. Duration : 2004-. She is an actress, known for Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987), The Blue Tower (2008) and Top of the Pops (1964). Peggy (Barbara Windsor) was one of the Big Three Walford matriarchs alongside her longtime frenemy Pat Evans and Pauline Fowler. The original Walford drama queen, Angie did it all during her three years on the show. Portrayed Pauline Fowler. Patrick Bergin has done more than 80 films and TV movies and is best known internationally for playing the menacing husband of Julia Roberts character in the thriller Sleeping With the Enemy, or for his role as an Irish terrorist alongside Harrison Ford in the film adaption of Patriot Games. She is an actress, known for EastEnders (1985), The Omid Djalili Show (2007) and Blandings (2013). Duration : 1997-2000. They have one child. 1. Alison was born in January 1968. 2. The Boy in the Striped Pajamas. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Phil's one of the most iconic characters in the EastEnders cast 2022 (Credit: BBC) Phil Mitchell, played by Steve McFadden. 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. Francis Magee was raised in Ireland and on the Isle of Man. He has been married to Samantha Gilbert since August 12, 2016. Duration : 2013-2015. Dr Legg was given a special and well-deserved onscreen send-off last year. Jessie grew up in Enfield, in north London, and -- after her parents divorced when she was three -- she and her older sister, Joanne, were brought up by their father, James, who now runs a pub in Essex. He died in hospital on Christmas Day 2002 after being hit by a car. Indira Joshi was born on March 2, 1942 in Sagaing, Myanmar. The affair resulted in Sharon having her second child, at the age of 50 - so theres lots more drama to come. From: Hampton Wick. Finally she tried to flatten him with an iron and the nation rejoiced. Not only was the teenager's death as shocking as it was . She was in a band before she joined the soap, and Kym Marsh has kept singing throughout her time on Corrie . Duration : 2009. Duration includes all years in which at . After Sharongate, alcoholism, drug addiction, a car crash, run-ins with gangsters and the Who Shot Phil? near-death experience, who can blame him. They have two children. Maisie first appeared on the show on 1st April 2008. After Barbershop 2, she went on to star on her own . Best pal Dot helped her die in heartrending scenes in 2000. She has been married to Paul Stocker since July 5, 2014. Tamwar Masood was a character played by actor, musician, and singer Himesh Patel on the BBC soap opera EastEnders from 2007 to 2016. Saeed and Naima Jeffery were the first official owners of the 'First till Last' grocery store. Duration : 2006, 2008-2009, 2016. Pat Butcher dreams of a White Christmas - EastEnders - BBC. Duration : 1996, 19992011. Duration : 1993-1994. He is an actor and writer, known for Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002), EastEnders (1985) and This Life (1996). She was an actress, known for 1984 (1984), Three Seven Eleven (1993) and EastEnders (1985). With EastEnders running classic episodes while the soap goes on a short hiatus, its time for a nostalgic look back at the best 100 characters of all time. Sam Strike was born on January 18, 1994 in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England, UK. The most popular character of the original cast was pub landlord Den Watts whose womanising, scheming and general bad boy behaviour made him a television legend and the most iconic soap star in british tv history. Lock up your daughters. He was previously married to Linda Martin and Anita Wisbey. Following a dramatic car chase through the Square, he died at the wheel in a huge explosion. 1. The 60-year-old actress, who hails from London . Tell us what you think: yourvoice@mirror.co.uk. He is an actor and producer, known for Highlander (1986), Zoe and the Astronaut (2018) and The Sisters Brothers (2018). She later moved to King's Cross in London, where her mother and father ran a pub. He has been married to Jenny Platt since May 11, 2013. Portrayed Masood Ahmed. Their Christmas Day divorce papers episode pulled in a record 30m viewers in 1996. They have three children. Glynis Barber Actress | Point Break 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 : 2008. By Adam Beresford 15 Dec 2018 Getty Images What's life after Albert Square like for. June Brown served in the Wrens and was classically trained at the Old Vic Drama School. They have one child. Showed his softer side when caring for his autistic son, Ollie. Portrayed Tiffany Raymond/Mitchell. Famously carried the 2012 Olympic torch through Walford. Martine McCutcheon was born Martine Kimberley Sherri Ponting on the 14th of May 1976 in Hackney, East London, to Jenny Tomlin (ne Jeanette Lilian Ponting) and Thomas Hemmings. Montage of classic Eastenders characters from iconic soap. 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. He is an actor and writer, known for Little Britain (2003), Run Fatboy Run (2007) and Dinner for Schmucks (2010). She is an actress, known for EastEnders (1985), Doctor Who (2005) and Clocking Off (2000). She has appeared at the Royal Court, the RNT, the RSC, the Almeida, in the West End and on Broadway. All together now: GET OUTTA MY PUB! Pint-sized scrapper Peggy was proper East End, an old school landlady who could handle herself in most situations. Starting off as a teenage troublemaker who caused grief for Frank and Peggy, Janine became a manipulative cow who would trample over anyone to get her own way. John Bardon was born on August 25, 1939 in Brentford, Middlesex, England, UK. Duration : 20042005. Following the death of Jim Cotton from EastEnders, Dot taped him a touching goodbye message. They have one child. His marriage to Kathy hit the rocks and he was brown bread in 1993 after a car crash rigged by gangsters. Casey Anne Rothery was born on December 30, 1993 in London, England, UK. Coming in at the top is Adam Woodyatt, who plays one of EastEnders' original characters Ian Beale. Portrayed Aidan Brosnan. He is an actor and writer, known for Bride & Prejudice (2004), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) and EastEnders (1985). Bill Ward was born in 1967 in Newcastle, England, UK. The soaps only ever-present character. Theres only room for one dog on this list and its the one that famously bit Ian Beale on the backside. Actress | Since 2006, formidable Denise (Diane Parish) has survived everything from a bus crash and poverty, to giving up a child for adoption and endless doomed relationships. Portrayed Tanya Cross/Branning/Jessop. But she landed in prison and later fled Walford in 2006 after accusations of hurting her son. She finally gave up on him as he lay dying from heroin poisoning in 2015. He has been married to Jennifer Woodburne since 1996. He is particularly well-known for his roles in Don't Look Up . She has been married to Michael Brandon since November 18, 1989. He is an actor and producer, known for Joyeux Noel (2005), The Batman (2022) and EastEnders (1985). She was mown down by Frank Butcher on New Years Eve 1998 and the nation wept. Portrayed Mariam Ahmed. Who is the most popular EastEnders character? 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. Duration : 19931997, 1999, 20102015. Madeline Duggan has been acting from a very early age. As we celebrate 35 years of EastEnders, which residents of Albert Square from past and present have made the Top 10 of the greatest characters of all time? Helping to end the suffering of her best mate Ethel left poor Dot tormented, but her late in life marriage to Jim Branning gave her some happiness. Duration: 1996-2002. It remains the only episode of the BBC soap in which only one character features. Shirley Stelfox was born on April 11, 1941 in Dukinfield, Cheshire, England, UK. Storylines include an affair with Pat, the death of adoptive son Paul, a vicious mystery attack and being a victim of racist abuse. 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. Portrayed Dr. Oliver Cousins. 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. June Whitfield had a long and successful career that has included musical theatre, films and numerous radio and television performances. She is an actress and writer, known for Notes on a Scandal (2006), Beautiful Thing (1996) and EastEnders (1985). The EastEnders actress, famous for playing Dot Cotton, has backed a number of local campaigns, including one to save the Leas Pavilion. 4. An Alpha male who oozed charm and menace, Den spoiled his Princess Sharon and drove wife Angie to drink. Shane Richie was born on March 11, 1964 in Harlesden, London, England, UK. She is the eldest of three children. 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. Duration : 2014-2017. Actress | [House explodes on the square] Lorraine: [tearful] Everything in my life gets ruined, Nigel. Graphic designer Colin (Michael Cashman) was Walfords first gay resident, arriving in 1986. Pats son Wicksy (Nick Berry) was the soaps first male pin-up, having a fling with Cindy and feud with her hubby Ian. 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. Dame Julie Walters sparks health concerns as legendary actress pulls out of new drama Truelove - five years after bowel cancer diagnosis Gal Gadot flashes her bra in a lace dress while newly-single. 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. . Fruit bowl enthusiast Pauline (Wendy Richard) endured a fairly miserable onscreen existence for 21 years, punctuated only by moments of light relief in the laundrette with Dot. He went to Manchester University to study drama. 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. David Walliams was born on August 20, 1971 in Banstead, Surrey, England, UK. Portrayed Max Branning. Dirty Dens princess, is our all-time Queen of Walford. Ashley McGuire is known for This Is Going to Hurt (2022), This Country (2017) and It's a Sin (2021). A six-time Olivier Award nominee, she won the 1999 Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical for the London revival of Into the Woods. 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.. Duration : 19852006. The baby-faced killer in the electric guitar PJs shocked the world in 2015 when he admitted to offing his big sister Lucy, because she made everyone unhappy., Don't miss out on the biggest soaps gossip! Here's a look at some of the Street's most successful stars. Portrayed David Wicks. EastEnders actors Robert Kazinsky. Neurotic and self-destructive, she was a force of nature whose big hair was matched by the scale of her emotional outbursts. 4. Duration : 19961997. Rebecca Michael is known for EastEnders (1985) and Love and Death on Long Island (1997). Duration : 19921994. Adrian Edmondson was born in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. Charlie Jones was born on June 23, 1996 in London, England, UK. One of EastEnders' iconic characters of the '90s was Robbie . Joseph Marcell was born on August 14, 1948 in St. Lucia, Caribbean. Portrayed Stella Crawford. Adele left the role of Kelly Windsor in Emmerdale in 2007 in an attempt to crack America.But, instead of setting Hollywood alight, in 2010 she was pictured working in a Ted Baker store in LA. 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 one child. Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps. Her facial expressions and glorious pout have been GIFd up to within an inch of their life, but theres so much more to the queen of Walford than merely being a camp icon. Mechanic Minty (Cliff Parisi) was a big softy, unlucky in love and life, who had a laddish double-act bromance with Garry. most famous eastenders actors. 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. Walford GP and longtime pal of Dot Branning, played by Leonard Fenton. Duration : 2002-2005. Michael French was born on September 17, 1962 in Bow, London, England, UK. Ross Kemp was born on July 21, 1964 in Barking, Essex, England. She started her acting career at a very young age. Phil Mitchells nemesis Steve (Spandau Ballets Martin Kemp) had a spectacular Walford exit. He returned briefly in 2019 for Dr Leggs funeral. Legend. Portrayed Johnny Carter. And, if that wasn't a big enough doof doof, BBC1. Duration : 19951999. At the end of 2022, Nish was released from prison after a 20-year stint behind bars for murdering a neighbour he thought Suki was having an affair with. Adam Woodyatt was born on June 28, 1968 in Walthamstow, London, England, UK. Alison Pargeter was born on May 31, 1972 in Oxfordshire, England, UK. Her commitment to blue eye shadow, leopard print, massive earrings and cigarettes was constant and her clashes with Peggy were legendary. They have one child. With the definition of famous, this context means renowned for reasons other than being in the programme. The longest running character Ian Beale (1985-). Duration : 20102011, 2016-2017. Portrayed Vanessa Gold. Before Titanic and Downton, Lord Grantham played a headteacher on EastEnders in 1995. Some deaths are minor characters or characters that haven't been seen but mentioned by regular characters in the program that may be linked, for example, Charlie Slater's wife Viv Slater was mentioned but not seen, and died off-screen in 1999. Portrayed Yvonne Cotton. Duration : 2013-2020. He is an actor, known for Coronation Street (1960), Emma (1996) and 101 Dalmatians (1996). Evil Trevor (Alex Ferns) terrorized Little Mo with violent abuse. As an adult shes made some terrible choices, but Sharon is also a born survivor whos much stronger than people realise. Portrayed Jim Branning. Portrays Kathy Hills/Beale/Mitchell/Sullivan. He has been married to Gwyneth Strong since July 15, 2000. Sharon Duncan-Brewster was born on February 8, 1976 in London, England, UK. 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. Whilst he was there he met Rik Mayall, and the pair began performing as 20th Century Coyote. Homewrecker Cinds (Michelle Collins) worked her way through most of Walfords men in her 10-year stint, but settled for boring Ian. He is an actor and writer, known for EastEnders (1985), Flushed Away (2006) and Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging (2008). Duration : 2006.Portrayed Adrian Bell. Portrayed May Wright/Dr. storyline and even managed to fit in an affair with Grant Mitchell. Potentially the most iconic character in the history of EastEnders, Phil Mitchell has practically been a mainstay since the show became popular back in the early 90s. 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. Sheila Hancock was born February 22, 1933. on the Isle of Wight. But seeing her cope with her scumbag son Nick endeared her to audiences every time we heard the words Ello, Ma, we knew that Dot was due more heartache.
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