A tragicomic icon, Dot made a quiet exit in January to stay with family in Ireland. She has been married to Neil Madden since July 14, 2007. 2-min read. EXTRA READING: 40 Celebrities Without Makeup Maisie has proved very popular with viewers and has many awards Molly Conlin was born on March 8, 1998 in Essex, England, UK. During her 16 years in Walford, Stacey (Lacey Turner) has perhaps endured more misery and trauma than any other character in the soaps history. She has been married to Mark Womack since May 17, 2009. 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You cow! slapping altercations that took place ten years apart. Lock up your daughters. A tough-as-boots mum whod punch your lights out if you crossed her, Carol (Lindsey Coulson) had breast cancer then left on a motorbike in 2015. The biggest villain of them all, Dirty Den (Leslie Grantham) was a swindling love rat who had a stormy marriage to first wife Angie. He was previously married to Shirley Collins and Sheila A Axe. Fierce and uncompromising Carter family matriarch played by Linda Henry who showed her softer side in her friendships with Heather Trott and Jean Slater. Duration : 1994. He ended up in prison after raping Kathy. Duration : 2006.Portrayed Adrian Bell. She was previously married to Frederick Blount. Here's a list of some familiar faces you may have forgotten were in EastEnders. Former EastEnders actor Davood Ghadami has revealed which of his Walford co-stars he's still in touch with.. Davood played Kush Kazemi on the BBC soap for seven years, until the character was killed by villain Gray Atkins in 2021.. Portrayed Lucas Johnson. He is an actor and writer, known for Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002), EastEnders (1985) and This Life (1996). Maisie Smith was born in Essex. Duration : 20132022. Memorably described by her mother-in-law Pauline Fowler as Daughter of a scrubber, lesbian, under-age mother who gave away her own baby. Sonia (Natalie Cassidy) can also play the trumpet. She has been married to Rob Cowan since December 19, 2004. (IH). Portrayed Trevor Morgan. 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. She is an actress, known for Only Fools and Horses (1981), The Green Green Grass (2005) and Dear John (1986). Bosses have brought back huge characters . Adam Best Played by David Proud Afia Masood Played by Meryl Fernandes AJ (Amjad Jahangir) Ahmed Played by Phaldut Sharma Al Jenkins. He is an actor, known for Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps (2001), Miss Conception (2008) and Unforgiven (2009). Portrayed Glenda Mitchell. She was previously married to Don Henderson and Keith Edmundson. (IH). The self-titled leader of the Square, Phil Mitchell, played by Steve . Whilst he was there he met Rik Mayall, and the pair began performing as 20th Century Coyote. She's certainly had some dramatic storylines over the past 15 years . In 2006, she secured a role in The Other Boleyn Girl. Portrayed Zainab Masood/Khan. She was an actress, known for Holiday on the Buses (1973), The Rag Trade (1975) and On the Buses (1971). Duartion : 2007-2008. Gobby Whit (Shona McGarty) has been through it - she was sexually abused as a child, then groomed by Leo King, killing him in self defence. 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. Amanda trained at R.A.D.A. Duration : 20072008,20102011,20142015,20182022. Anna Karen was born on September 19, 1936 in Durban, South Africa. Obsessed with money, the Black Widow bumped off several husbands to get her hands on their cash. (IH). Duration : 2006, 2009. Here lies a list of famous people who have appeared on EastEnders since its inception in 1985. 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. Portrayed Linda Clarke. 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. More recent. Who can forget Roy (Tony Caunter) stopping traffic to forgive wife Pat for her fling with Frank? She is an actress, known for Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014), Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017) and EastEnders (1985). They have one child. The original Walford drama queen, Angie did it all during her three years on the show. His mother, Jean, was a hairdresser and his father, John, was a policeman with the Metropolitan Police force. 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. Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, Tamwar Tales: The Life of an Assistant Market Inspector, Gorillas in the Mist: The Story of Dian Fossey, Trial & Retribution: Trial & Retribution IV - Part One, Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps. Gavin Richards was born in September 1946 in London, England, UK. They have one child. Henpecked family man Arthur (Bill Treacher) was often down the allotment to escape nagging wife Pauline. He has also starred in Hollywood movies as a minor actor. 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. Madeline Duggan has been acting from a very early age. Daniela Denby-Ashe was born on August 9, 1978 in London, England, UK. Characters highlighted in bold are currently on a break. Portrayed Daniel Cook. Duration : 2000-2002. 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. He is particularly well-known for his roles in Don't Look Up . She is an actress, known for EastEnders (1985), Swinging (2005) and Ackley Bridge (2017). (Or at least thats what it says on the Vics toilet walls). She is an actress, known for The Witches (1990), The Foreigner (2017) and The Bill (1984). He has been married to Gwyneth Strong since July 15, 2000. She is an actress, known for Enchanted April (1991), Outside Edge (1994) and Robin Hood (2006). Joseph Marcell was born on August 14, 1948 in St. Lucia, Caribbean. Countries of the World. She is an actress and writer, known for Notes on a Scandal (2006), Beautiful Thing (1996) and EastEnders (1985). Portrayed May Wright/Dr. Duration : 2000. Adrian Edmondson was born in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. 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. He was previously married to Beverley Sharp. Duration : 2013-2015. Age: 28. Notable Role: Emerald ( Nope) Keke Palmer has been on our TV and movie screens since she was 10 years old. Portrayed Peggy Mitchell/Butcher. Duration : 2008-2009. 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. Fiercely protective of her family, she was often blinkered when it came to her sons. Maisie first appeared on the show on 1st April 2008. He is an actor and producer, known for EastEnders (1985), Superman (1978) and Superman III (1983). They have two children. 3. 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 : 2009-. Best pal Dot helped her die in heartrending scenes in 2000. 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. Buckingham Palace may be one of the most famous buildings in the world with the biggest private garden in London and a whopping . (IH). She has been married to Graham Reid since 1996. EastEnders star Michelle Collins is set to deliver a petition to Downing Street asking for all primary school children to receive free school meals.. Glynis Barber was born on October 25, 1955 in South Africa. She was mown down by Frank Butcher on New Years Eve 1998 and the nation wept. The soaps only ever-present character. 1. When the pair finally split for good in 2013, she fled the Square. He once yelled Bloody pedestrians at Den. Note that the list only includes pregnancies which are known to have been carried to term, through references or return appearances in later . He was previously married to Janette Legge. Ben Hardy was born Ben Jones on 2 January 1991 in England, United Kingdom. Tell us what you think: yourvoice@mirror.co.uk. 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. Katie Jarvis was born on June 22, 1991 in Dagenham, Essex, England, UK. Selfish and scheming, she hired a hitman to kill Ian, ended up in prison for attempted murder and died in childbirth in 1998. He is married to Tamara Henry. Duration : 2018-2019. He is the show's longest-serving actor, and the only one to have .more Aftab Sachak EastEnders Kellie Bright was born on July 1, 1976 in Brentwood, Essex, England, UK. Shes left the show a couple of times in suitably exciting fashion, but Sharon is also a big fan of a dramatic entrance. She is an actress, known for EastEnders (1985), Doctor Who (2005) and Clocking Off (2000). Husky-voiced Kath (Gillian Taylforth) was raped by Willmott-Brown, married Pete, Phil and then dodgy Gavin (Paul Nicholas). Jesse Birdsall was born on February 13, 1963 in Highbury, London, England, UK. Hes survived prison, shootings, addictions, beatings, car crashes and numerous attempts to topple him from his perch, but Phil always bounces back. Duration : 2014-2016. A vicars sister with an unholy taste in men, Mel (Tamzin Outhwaite) married - and dumped - Ian after his tall cancer tale about daughter Lucy. With the definition of famous, this context means renowned for reasons other than being in the programme. He has been married to Joyce T. Walsh since June 1995. Her commitment to blue eye shadow, leopard print, massive earrings and cigarettes was constant and her clashes with Peggy were legendary. Duration : 19851993, 19972020. And recently, he starred in two Netflix movies, Leyla Everlasting and Stuck Apart. She is an actress, known for Gorillas in the Mist (1988), Friday on My Mind (1992) and EastEnders (1985). She is an actress, known for EastEnders (1985), Calendar Girls (2003) and Tamwar Tales: The Life of an Assistant Market Inspector (2013). Casey Anne Rothery was born on December 30, 1993 in London, England, UK. He was previously married to Lara Stone. She is an actress, known for Fish Tank (2009), The Double (2013) and Avengement (2019). He is an actor, known for EastEnders (1985), Gina's Laughing Gear (2007) and Children in Need (1980). Duration : 2007-2019. 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 . Duration : 19902003, 2005. Superman IV: The Quest for Peace. At the age of four she decided after a trip to the theatre that she'd like to become an actress. most famous eastenders actors. Portrayed Jane Clarke/Collins/Beale. Amanda Holden Amanda Holden in 1998 Character: Carmen Amanda Holden played a character called. Duration : 2014-2018. Danny Dyer took his family on a luxury holiday after leaving EastEnders. Portrayed Bev Slater. Duration : 1996, 19992011. Duration : 1991-1992. 9. Ian is the most-married character in EastEnders history, with six marriages to five women, and has been embroiled in a number of scandalous storylines making him a character fans love to hate. All hoop earrings and trawled-on makeup, the drama queen and Zoes muvva has been played by Jessie Wallace since 2000. Ruthless, violent and controlling, he demands total loyalty from his faaaaamily. 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. She finally gave up on him as he lay dying from heroin poisoning in 2015. Duration : 20092010. He was an actor and producer, known for Snatch (2000), EastEnders (1985) and Doctor Who: Dimensions in Time (1993). He is an actor, known for EastEnders (1985), Emmerdale Farm (1972) and Extraordinary (2023). Portrays Shirley Carter/Wicks. 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. Portrayed Suzy Branning. His most notable role to date is that of Peter Beale in the popular soap opera EastEnders, taking over the role from James Martin. Mike Reid was born on January 19, 1940 in Hackney, London, England, UK. Demanding matriarch Zainab (Nina Wadia) had a rocky marriage to Masood. Following a dramatic car chase through the Square, he died at the wheel in a huge explosion. Glynis Barber Actress | Point Break (IH). Sharon Duncan-Brewster was born on February 8, 1976 in London, England, UK. He has been married to Samantha Gilbert since August 12, 2016. They have two children. Something went wrong, please try again later. Portrayed Pauline Fowler. She has been married to Vikash Bhai since September 2, 2017. He is an actor and writer, known for Bride & Prejudice (2004), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) and EastEnders (1985). Duration : 19901999, 2005-2006, 2016. Max Bowden is the latest. 3 of 14. CREDIT: Shutterstock / Rex, Sony Pictures, Lime Pictures. Portrayed Yvonne Cotton. 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 : 19951998. Chris Coghill was born in 1974 in Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, UK. She died on December 7, 2015 in Nottinghamshire, England, UK. 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. Duration : 2003-2005. 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. Adam Woodyatt. Last spotted in 2012 laying flowers on his mums grave. ARTHUR FOWLER Portrayed Cora Cross. Duration : 20062013, 2015, 2017-2018. Walford GP and longtime pal of Dot Branning, played by Leonard Fenton. 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. Smooth talker David (Michael French) was Pats womanising son. Duration : 2007-2011, 2013-2017. During the life of EastEnders, there have been a total of 147 deaths, ranging from natural causes to murder, disasters, accidents, and suicide. They have two children. He has been married to Meera Thakrar since July 17, 2004. Tell us what you think about this feature. Actress | 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. (IH). BARBARA WINDSOR Beloved Barbara Windsor was an EastEnders icon on the BBC soap. The following is a list of characters who currently appear in the programme, listed in order of first appearance. The troubled elder daughter of Max and Tanya. He is best known for playing Lucifer Morningstar in the American television series Lucifer (2016-2021).Ellis was born in Cardiff. Duration : 2008-2010, 2016, 2020-2021. Her first major TV role was that of Shenice Quinn in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. Vote for Your Favourite American Actors 1 Clint Eastwood (Among the World's Best Known and Most Successful Movie Stars) 101 40 Birthdate: May 31, 1930 Sun Sign: Gemini Birthplace: San Francisco, California, United States The quintessential Western man in the Hollywood movies, Clint Eastwood is regarded as the cultural icon of masculinity. Tell us what you think about this feature. He went to Manchester University to study drama. 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).