Lisa Hammond was born on June 2, 1983 in Chichester, Sussex, England, UK. Duration : 20092010. Keke Palmer. 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. The actor has been . They have one child. He is an actor, known for Bugs (1995), Hollyoaks (1995) and Eldorado (1992). He ended up in prison after raping Kathy. 2. Michelle Ryan? He is an actor, known for Coronation Street (1960), Robin Hood (2006) and Emmerdale Farm (1972). Mick was famously taught to swim by Ian Beale. Duration : 20102011, 2016-2017. She has been married to Raiomond Mirza since July 4, 1998. 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). 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. Karaoke-obsessed, George Michael superfan Hev (Cheryl Fergison) had faith in best mate Shirl and 80s hits. Her television work includes A Very British Scandal, The Girl Before, The Outlaws, and Gangs of London. Ian (Adam Woodyatt) has the resilience of a cockroach - and also, some would say, the charm. Characters highlighted in bold are currently on a break. They have three children. 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. He has been married to Jo McInnes since 1999. Smooth talker David (Michael French) was Pats womanising son. Queen of the withering put-down, stubborn Lou (Anna Wing) always spoke her mind. Duration : 2001-2004. He was an actor and writer, known for EastEnders (1985), Clockwise (1986) and East Is East (1999). From: Hampton Wick. 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). Portrayed Mick Carter. Linda recently developed a drink problem following a spate of personal traumas and marital issues with Mick. Loving mum and beautician Tanya (Jo Joyner) had a destructive on-off marriage to bad boy Max. He has been married to Lynda Ford since October 10, 2009. Stacey Dooley hosts as stars including Letitia Dean, Adam Woodyatt, Danny Dyer and Tameka Empson share their memories and tease upcoming storylines. He has been married to Christie Goddard since July 21, 2007. 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. Portrayed Liam Tyler. She has been married to Spencer Austin since September 12, 2009. Actor Rowan Atkinson drives hard bargain as supercar fetches huge . Equipped with a crooked, leering smirk and devilish gleam in his eye, the homely, yet beautifully expressive mug of actor Ron Moody will be most assuredly remembered for one signature role, despite the fact that the talented comedian had much, much more to offer. 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. Superman IV: The Quest for Peace. Duration : 1997-2000. 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. Cyrpus' owner has been calling out to fans of EastEnders for help. She has been married to Neil Madden since July 14, 2007. The Queen Vics long-serving and infamously silent barmaid (Jane Slaughter) has seen everything since the show began, but she rarely says a word. 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! Rupert Hill was born on June 15, 1978 in London, England, UK. She is an actress, known for This Life (1996), Holby City (1999) and EastEnders (1985). Duration : 2008-2010, 2016, 2020-2021. Wisely fleeing to America, she stayed away for years before coming back with a new head. Portrayed Trevor Morgan. Henpecked family man Arthur (Bill Treacher) was often down the allotment to escape nagging wife Pauline. Ross Kemp was born on July 21, 1964 in Barking, Essex, England. His marriages to Sharon and Tiffany ended in disaster. Portrayed Shabnam Masood/Kazemi. 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. He was impaled on a pole after a car crash on New Years Eve 2007. [33] Her father commited suicide due to depression when she was 11. ARTHUR FOWLER 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. Here's a look at some of the Street's most successful stars. Footage of an enraged Vanessa destroying her living room - curtains first - remains a popular internet meme. Tameka Empson was born on April 15, 1977 in Stoke Newington, London, England, UK. Ill put up with those earrings if I have to. Charming. They have one child. Duration : 2009. Duration : 1993-1994. She has been married to Rob Cowan since December 19, 2004. Portrayed Chrissie Watts. Duration : 2018-2019. East End bad boy played by Hollywood star Craig Fairbrass. Her brother Bobby killed her with a jewellery box in a 2014 whodunit saga. Portrayed Sean Slater. Peggy (Barbara Windsor) was one of the Big Three Walford matriarchs alongside her longtime frenemy Pat Evans and Pauline Fowler. As we gear up for an explosive trip through Albert Squares past, over the next three days we count down the top 100 Enders characters of all time. Duration : 20132022. (1982), Whoops Apocalypse (1986) and The Accidental Death of an Anarchist (1983). Famously carried the 2012 Olympic torch through Walford. Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps. (IH). Charlie Jones Actor | EastEnders Charlie Jones was born on June 23, 1996 in London, England, UK. 4. Actor | EastEnders Larry Lamb was born on October 1, 1947 in Edmonton, London, England, UK. Playing the role of Tamwar . Lee Ross was born in 1971 in Luton, Bedfordshire, England, UK. Portrayed Richard Cole. Duration : 1994. Bad dad to Ricky and Janine, he conned and cheated his way through life - but could win back the ladies with nothing but a spinning dickie bow and a smile. They have two children. (SW). She has been married to Paul Stocker since July 5, 2014. 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. He is an actor, known for EastEnders (1985), Doctor Who: Dimensions in Time (1993) and EastEnders: E20 (2010). She is an actress, known for Dune (2021), Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) and Imagine Me & You (2005). Actress | Second wife Chrissie finished the job when she bludgeoned him to death with the Queen Vic doorstop. Actor | (IH). Following a dramatic car chase through the Square, he died at the wheel in a huge explosion. Duration : 2006-2008. She has been married to Annette Yeo since July 20, 2015. 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. Usually in a tea cosy hat with Little Willy under her arm, Ethel (Gretchen Franklin) loved telling fortunes. She is an actress, known for Ali G Indahouse (2002), EastEnders (1985) and Xenoblade Chronicles (2010). Duration : 2017 -Portrayed Thelma Bragg. Portrayed Bev Slater. She is an actress, known for EastEnders (1985), EastEnders: E20 (2010) and Poirot (1989). Max Bowden is the latest. She was previously married to Philip Chard. He was previously married to Enda Gates. Dirty Dens son Dennis (Nigel Harman) was a chip off the old block. Also listed are pregnancies involving characters who had left the series by the time of the birth. The Boy in the Striped Pajamas. I'm beginning to think there's something wrong with me! (IH). EastEnders is a British television soap opera first broadcast on BBC One on 19 February 1985. Melissa Suffield was born on December 24, 1992 in London, England, UK. 2. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Cockney geezer Queen Vic landlord played by real life Cockney geezer Danny Dyer. 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. David Walliams was born on August 20, 1971 in Banstead, Surrey, England, UK. Duration : 2002-2005. And it turns out those who starred in EastEnders have been the most successful in Hollywood. Gillian Wright was born on December 7, 1959 in the UK. (SW), Former beauty queen and prostitute whose character was as bold and attention-grabbing as her ear rings. She is an actress, known for Fish Tank (2009), The Double (2013) and Avengement (2019). With EastEnders heading for a hiatus thanks to lockdown, theres good news for loyal fans. All hoop earrings and trawled-on makeup, the drama queen and Zoes muvva has been played by Jessie Wallace since 2000. Duration : 20042005. Lorraine Stanley was born on June 28, 1976 in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, UK. Most famous for having affairs, shouting the name of her husband Rickaaaaaay!, and moving to Manchester and Milton Keynes. Last spotted in 2012 laying flowers on his mums grave. Michelle was an un-showy character who was also quietly determined to achieve a better life for herself and daughter Vicki. Pete Doherty - Margate Libertines rocker Pete Doherty has been a resident in Thanet for sometime now. Over 1,000 has already been raised for Cypus' treatment. Nerdy assistant market inspector and wouldbe stand-up comedian played by Himesh Patel. With the definition of famous, this context means renowned for reasons other than being in the programme. He has been in an astounding 3,261 episodes, with Ian Beale being the only remaining original character to have appeared continuously since the first episode on 19 February 1985. Her commitment to blue eye shadow, leopard print, massive earrings and cigarettes was constant and her clashes with Peggy were legendary. The role saw Nicholls nominated for 'Most Popular Newcomer' in the 1996 NTA's as well as 'Most Popular Actor' the following year. 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. Age: 28. Notable Role: Emerald ( Nope) Keke Palmer has been on our TV and movie screens since she was 10 years old. The EastEnders actress, famous for playing Dot Cotton, has backed a number of local campaigns, including one to save the Leas Pavilion. Part of HuffPost Entertainment. 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. The following is a list of characters who currently appear in the programme, listed in order of first appearance. 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. The record-breaking episode cemented Dens status as a soap legend, but hed already been instrumental in the popularity of the BBCs still young soap. Her daddy didnt love her enough, and everybodys paid the price ever since. The troubled elder daughter of Max and Tanya. They have two children. Duration : 20072008,20102011,20142015,20182022. Duration : 2007-2019. . Popular Quizzes Today. 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. She is an actress, known for Only Fools and Horses (1981), The Green Green Grass (2005) and Dear John (1986). He is an actor, known for Emmerdale Farm (1972), The Dark Channel and Robin Hood: The Rebellion (2018). Something went wrong, please try again later. Angies doomed marriage to Den powered Enders to huge heights in the early days, and her alcoholism was truly painful to watch. Portrays Shirley Carter/Wicks. SIMON WICKS Played by: Nick Berry He played The Queen Vic barman until 1990 and had a hit with Every Loser Wins in 1986, which went to No1, and the theme song from TV show Heartbeat, a cover of the Buddy Holly song Heartbeat, in 1992. Masood (Nitin Ganatra) torpedoed his marriage to Zainab and had flings with Jane, Carol, Carmel, Belinda and Kathy. She was previously married to Paul Antony-Barber. Single mum Kim (Tameka Empson) is big hearted with a big mouth to match, but brings much-needed comic relief. She is known for her blue eyes and incredible acting. She has suffered with mental health issues, cancer and an affair with Ian Beale. Linda Henry was born on August 24, 1963 in West Ham, London, England, UK. In 2006, she secured a role in The Other Boleyn Girl. 1. He spent eight years as a fisherman before becoming an actor and has also been a member of several music groups including Namoza - who released four singles and an album - and Disco D'Oro. The original Janine Butcher (1989-1993) 3. (IH). After moving to Portugal, Grant made a brief return for mum Peggys funeral in 2016. Saeed and Naima Jeffery were the first official owners of the 'First till Last' grocery store. Zaraah Abrahams was born on January 7, 1987 in Lambeth, London, England, UK. Portrayed Natalie Price/Evans. Maisie first appeared on the show on 1st April 2008. Often topping lists of soap bad boys, Max (Jake Wood) is notorious for family feuds and flings and brushes with the law. Long may Queen Shazza reign over Walford! Marys (Linda Davidson) real name was Mary Smith, but as everyone called her Mary the Punk we may as well stick with that. One of the original cast members, Lofty (Tom Watt) left Walford in 1988 after being cruelly betrayed by Michelle Fowler. He began his career at the age of four filming television commercials. The actor's most famous EastEnders scene was when he was killed off on. He is an actor, known for The World's End (2013), Mortdecai (2015) and Game of Thrones (2011). Gary Beadle was born in 1965 in London, England, UK. Portrayed Manda Best. 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. Portrays Chelsea Fox/Atkins. He is an actor, known for Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps (2001), Miss Conception (2008) and Unforgiven (2009). Thomas played the Charlie Brooks was born on 3 May 1981 as Charlene Brooks in Hertfordshire, England and raised in Barmouth, Wales. Don Gilet was born in 1967 in Walsall, West Midlands, England, UK. She is an actress, known for EastEnders (1985), Swinging (2005) and Ackley Bridge (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 three children. Ashley McGuire is known for This Is Going to Hurt (2022), This Country (2017) and It's a Sin (2021). Johnny ended his reign in 2005 by throwing him off a motorway bridge. Portrayed Stan Carter. He is the show's longest-serving actor, and the only one to have .more Aftab Sachak EastEnders Whilst he was there he met Rik Mayall, and the pair began performing as 20th Century Coyote. The episode saw. She was particularly close to her maternal parents, whom she affectionately called "Farvey" and "Nor." She was mown down by Frank Butcher on New Years Eve 1998 and the nation wept. Portrayed Babe Smith. Naturally, she schemed her way out of it and was last seen heading for Paris in 2014. He has been married to Jacqueline Bucknell since June 2, 2003. She has a younger brother called L.J.She studied at the renowned Italia Conti stage school in London from the age of 10. 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. In 2006, she secured a role in The Other Boleyn Girl. In 2003, at the age of 9, she secured her first acting role, playing young Cosette in Les Miserables at the Palace Theatre, London. 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 ). Duration : 19921994. Walford GP and longtime pal of Dot Branning, played by Leonard Fenton. Duration : 19852000, 2015-. Maisie Smith was born in Essex. She is an actress, known for EastEnders (1985), Doctor Who (2005) and Clocking Off (2000). They have two children. June 25, 2022; 1 min read; advantages and disadvantages of stem and leaf plots; wane weather 15 closings and delays; most famous eastenders actors . Other theatre Shobna Gulati is a British actress, writer, and dancer. He is an actor, known for EastEnders (1985), Doctor Who: Dimensions in Time (1993) and Kevin & Perry Go Large (2000). (IH). 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 . Fiercely protective of her family, she was often blinkered when it came to her sons. His kiss with boyfriend Barry was the UKs first ever gay kiss on a soap and storylines highlighted homophobia. 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. Bun-haired, flamingo-loving Queen Vic landlady played by Kellie Bright. Glynis Barber was born on October 25, 1955 in South Africa. 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. Steve McFadden was born on March 20, 1959 in Maida Vale, London, England, UK. Annette Badland is an English actress known for a wide range of roles on TV, radio and film. But the one man she desperately needed to pay her some attention just wasnt that interested. Danny Dyer was born in the Custom House area of east London, England, on 24th July 1977. Portrayed Aubrey Valentine. An absolute powerhouse of a character. Duration : 2019-2020. Todd Carty was born on the 31st August 1963. Duration : 2014-2016. Portrayed Donna Yates. Luisa Bradshaw-White was born on December 9, 1974 in Eastcote, Middlesex, England, UK. Best pal Dot helped her die in heartrending scenes in 2000. Himesh is starring in BBC One's The Luminaries Credit: BBC Press Handout. Samantha Womack was born on November 2, 1972 in Brighton, East Sussex, England, UK. 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. You cow! slapping altercations that took place ten years apart. Legend. Madeline Duggan has been acting from a very early age. Jonny (sometimes credited as Johnny) Lee Miller was born on November 15, 1972, in Kingston, England, UK. 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. 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. Martin appears in most GEICO commercials where he encourages those watching to buy GEICO insurance to assist with their problems. Lauren (Jacqueline Jossa) survived the joint fall from the Queen Vic roof that killed her sister Abi. Shes left the show a couple of times in suitably exciting fashion, but Sharon is also a big fan of a dramatic entrance. (IH). (BBC) Danny Dyer has revealed he spent 140,000 on a family holiday after leaving EastEnders at Christmas. Portrayed Glenda Mitchell. Duration : 19951999. Portrayed Kirsty Branning. Dimwitted Rickkaaayyy (Sid Owen) had a rollercoaster marriage to Bianca, was bullied by boss Phil and finally skipped town for a new job in 2012.