Duration : 19931996, 2012-2014. Most famous for her supporting role as Daisy, the sister of Patricia Routledge's Hyacinth Bucket in the hugely popular BBC sitcom Keeping Up Appearances (1990), Judy Cornwell's grandmother was the music hall singer Sarah Bonner. Michael French 1993-96; 2012-14 BBC Car salesman David managed to combine two recurring 'Enders tropes - the rubbish parent and the disappointing son. Cyrpus' owner has been calling out to fans of EastEnders for help. Often topping lists of soap bad boys, Max (Jake Wood) is notorious for family feuds and flings and brushes with the law. Her commitment to blue eye shadow, leopard print, massive earrings and cigarettes was constant and her clashes with Peggy were legendary. She is an actress and writer, known for Mum (2016), Broadchurch (2013) and Chewing Gum (2015). Glynis Barber was born on October 25, 1955 in South Africa. The actor has been . Gary Beadle was born in 1965 in London, England, UK. Duration : 19851993, 19972020. 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. Duration : 1985-1989. He was previously married to Linda Martin and Anita Wisbey. Duration : 20102011, 2016-2017. Ricky Champ was born on July 1, 1980 in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England, UK. Janines long running feud with her step mum Pat was glorious, but her finest moment came when she pushed Barry off a cliff and later mournfully wailed: If only hed worn slip-on shoes!. 9. Following the death of Jim Cotton from EastEnders, Dot taped him a touching goodbye message. They have two children. 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. The wildchild sister of Phil and Grant, Sam was played by two actresses, Danniella Westbrook and Kim Medcalf. Portrayed Tony King. 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. They have one child. Anything less and his face turns red and his voice gets even growlier. 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. 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. 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. Portrayed Stuart Highway. She is an actress, known for The Deep Blue Sea (2011), Widows (2018) and Lady Chatterley's Lover (1981). Portrayed Mariam Ahmed. 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. He once yelled Bloody pedestrians at Den. A selection of Walford's most memorable former residents. Tell us in the comments here. Coming in at the top is Adam Woodyatt, who plays one of EastEnders' original characters Ian Beale. Portrayed Aubrey Valentine. Adrian Edmondson was born in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. Andrew Sachs born Andreas Siegfried Sachs was born in Berlin, Germany, he and his family emigrated to London in 1938, to escape persecution under the Nazis. Poor old Tiff (Martine McCutcheon) endured an abusive relationship with controlling Grant Mitchell. A regular nominee for soap bitch and/or villain of the year awards. Duration : 2008-2009. 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). 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. Sheila Hancock was born February 22, 1933. on the Isle of Wight. Francis Magee was raised in Ireland and on the Isle of Man. Duration : 2015-2016. Nigel Harman was born on August 11, 1973 in Purley, Surrey, England, UK. Peggys niece Roxy (Rita Simons) had a string of bad relationships, feuds and a coke habit. Duration : 20062021. 2. Buckingham Palace may be one of the most famous buildings in the world with the biggest private garden in London and a . Something went wrong, please try again later. Duration : 2013-2015. Jake Dylan Wood (born 12 July 1972) is a British actor, best known in his native United Kingdom for playing Max Branning in long-running BBC soap opera EastEnders and in the United States as the voice of the GEICO gecko. He is an actor, known for EastEnders (1985), Two Days in the Smoke (2014) and Burnside (2000). Duration : 2014-2015. He is an actor and writer, known for Bride & Prejudice (2004), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) and EastEnders (1985). He died on September 12, 2014 in Romford, London, England, UK. In 2003, at the age of 9, she secured her first acting role, playing young Cosette in Les Miserables at the Palace Theatre, London. She has been married to Vikash Bhai since September 2, 2017. She was previously married to Victor Taylor. The married dad of two went on to play a cop in TV's Heartbeat and now runs a production company. He had an explosive relationship with Carol and his kids Bianca and Joe, and an affair with Cindy, before finally moving to America in 2014 after he and Carol split for good. Duration: 1996-2002. He is an actor, known for EastEnders (1985), Doctor Who: Dimensions in Time (1993) and Kevin & Perry Go Large (2000). Sharon began as a spoilt pawn in her parents volatile marriage whose best friend was Roly the poodle. 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. Portrayed Johnny Carter. (IH). The 60-year-old actress, who hails from London . Portrayed Tanya Cross/Branning/Jessop. Portrayed Aidan Maguire. 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 . In the case that more than one actor has portrayed a character, the current actor portraying the character is listed first. 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. Killed off in 2019 after a run-in with a lorry. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Portrayed Stella Crawford. It remains the only episode of the BBC soap in which only one character features. Cockney market trader Pete (Peter Dean) was a charmer in a sheepskin coat. Obsessed with money, the Black Widow bumped off several husbands to get her hands on their cash. A one-year Walford whirlwind played by Footballers Wives actress Zoe Lucker. 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. Shirley Stelfox was born on April 11, 1941 in Dukinfield, Cheshire, 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. Her brother Bobby killed her with a jewellery box in a 2014 whodunit saga. She then returned to Emmerdale as Kelly in 2011 but left shortly after. Jake Wood is a popular British actor known for his roles in EastEnders and the Illusionist. He is the show's longest-serving actor, and the only one to have .more Aftab Sachak EastEnders Tell us what you think: yourvoice@mirror.co.uk. 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. Wisely fleeing to America, she stayed away for years before coming back with a new head. Maisie Smith was born in Essex. They have two children. Portrayed Joe Wicks. Actually, based on science, Samuel L. Jackson is the most popular actor of all time, ever. She is an actress and writer, known for Notes on a Scandal (2006), Beautiful Thing (1996) and EastEnders (1985). The longest running character Ian Beale (1985-). Portrayed Bev Slater. In 2006, she secured a role in The Other Boleyn Girl. Here lies a list of famous people who have appeared on EastEnders since its inception in 1985. Her television work includes A Very British Scandal, The Girl Before, The Outlaws, and Gangs of London. 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. He is an actor, known for Big Fat Gypsy Gangster (2011), The Bill (1984) and Coronation Street (1960). Duration : 2014-2018. They have three children. He has also starred in Hollywood movies as a minor actor. Portrayed Glenda Mitchell. Fenton was in the first episode of. He is an actor, known for Emmerdale Farm (1972), The Dark Channel and Robin Hood: The Rebellion (2018). She started her acting career at a very young age. She is an actress, known for Footballers' Wives (2002), EastEnders (1985) and Messiah (2001). They have one child. An unlikely jailbird after stealing money to pay for Michelles wedding, he had a mental breakdown and died of a brain haemorrhage in 1996. Portrayed Dr. Oliver Cousins. 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. EastEnders actors Robert Kazinsky. She was previously married to Don Henderson and Keith Edmundson. Gwen Taylor was born on February 19, 1939 in Derby, England, UK. Ben Hardy and Martine McCutcheon have all gone on to star in. Duration : 2018-2019. He is an actor, known for Coronation Street (1960), Emma (1996) and 101 Dalmatians (1996). Portrayed Jonathan Hewitt. Portrayed Peggy Mitchell/Butcher. 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. Peggy: [to Phil and Grant after they harrass David about seeing Sam] If your brains were dynamite you wouldn't have enough to blow your hats off! All hoop earrings and trawled-on makeup, the drama queen and Zoes muvva has been played by Jessie Wallace since 2000. Duration : 20112015, 2017-2018.Portrayed Jane Williams. She has been married to Rob Cowan since December 19, 2004. A list of births, pregnancies, abortions, fake pregnancies, phantom pregnancies and miscarriages which have featured in EastEnders storylines since 1985. Born Julie Anne Harris, the youngest child of Albert and Pat Harris, Patsy Palmer was born for stardom. Portrayed Bianca Branning/Jackson/Butcher. (Or at least thats what it says on the Vics toilet walls). Duration : 1992. Linda Henry was born on August 24, 1963 in West Ham, London, England, UK. He was previously married to Enda Gates. Most notable for being the answer to the Who shot Phil? whodunnit which had 22 million viewers gripped in 2001. Portrayed Kirsty Branning. Actress | EastEnders actor Danny Dyer lives with his wife Joanne Mas and . Actress | Actor | Storylines include an affair with Pat, the death of adoptive son Paul, a vicious mystery attack and being a victim of racist abuse. She's certainly had some dramatic storylines over the past 15 years . During three separate stints in the soap, Sharon (Letitia Dean) has been involved in some of its most memorable storylines, from her explosive love triangle with Phil and Grant Mitchell right up to her recent scandalous affair with Phils employee Keanu, who was almost 30 years her junior. 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. Sharon Duncan-Brewster was born on February 8, 1976 in London, England, UK. Legend. Duration : 20062007. Duration : 1993-1995. Ricky Groves was born on April 23, 1968 in London, England, UK. Ian (Adam Woodyatt) has the resilience of a cockroach - and also, some would say, the charm. 1. Duration : 2008, 2014-2016, 2022-2023. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. 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). Gillian Wright was born on December 7, 1959 in the UK. Portrayed Jane Clarke/Collins/Beale. Portrayed David Wicks. Duration : 2013-2014. Find the US States - No Outlines Minefield. If Sharon didnt exist, Gay Twitter would probably grind to a halt. The actor Nigel Hawthorne described her as "one of the most beautiful creatures I've seen on stage" after seeing her performance as Ibsen's " Alex Francis is known for EastEnders (1985), Children in Need (1980) and The British Soap Awards 2012 (2012). East End bad boy played by Hollywood star Craig Fairbrass. Duration : 2010-2011. They have two children. Sheila went to Dartford Grammar School, and then with a grant she went to RADA. 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 ). Portrays Jean Slater/Walters. She began acting at school and continued it at University. 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. Annette Badland is an English actress known for a wide range of roles on TV, radio and film. Some of his remarkable works are EastEnders, Tatl Hayat, Ben-Hur, ahsiyet and Halloween. They have two children. 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. 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. Dirty Dens son Dennis (Nigel Harman) was a chip off the old block. Phil Mitchells godson (Jack Ryder) arrived in 1998 full of boyband good looks and youthful energy. Bun-haired, flamingo-loving Queen Vic landlady played by Kellie Bright. Not only was the teenager's death as shocking as it was . 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. He is an actor and writer, known for 24 Hour Party People (2002), EastEnders (1985) and Nowhere Boy (2009). 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. She is an actress and writer, known for Friday Night Dinner (2011), Toast of London (2012) and Doctor Who (2005). Famous for his trademark Ello Ma greeting, drug-addicted jailbird Nick (John Altman) caused nothing but misery for his long-suffering mother Dot. The eldest of the Slater sisters, Lynne (Elaine Lordan) spent four years in Walford. 4. He is an actor and producer, known for EastEnders (1985), Superman (1978) and Superman III (1983). Actor Rowan Atkinson drives hard bargain as supercar fetches huge . Then she married criminal Steve, had a fling with Phil and was kidnapped by ex-lover Dan Sullivan. Duration : 19931997, 1999, 20102015. After moving to Portugal, Grant made a brief return for mum Peggys funeral in 2016. EastEnders viewers were left heartbroken during Friday's episode of EastEnders after Whitney Dean gave birth to her baby girl having undergone a termination to bring on early labour.. Whitney . Who is the most popular EastEnders character? He died on July 29, 2007 in Marbella, Spain. Alex Ferns was born on October 13, 1968 in Lennoxtown, Scotland, UK. 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. Born to a roofer and a psychiatric nurse, Paul was born on April 12, 1979, joining his sister, Kelly who was born in 1978. She was mown down by Frank Butcher on New Years Eve 1998 and the nation wept. Showed his softer side when caring for his autistic son, Ollie. Karaoke-obsessed, George Michael superfan Hev (Cheryl Fergison) had faith in best mate Shirl and 80s hits. Duration : 2008-2014, 2016, 2018-2022. Duration : 1997-2000. Thomas Law was born on 17th December 1992 in Hertfordshire, England. Larry Lamb was born on October 1, 1947 in Edmonton, London, 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. East End gangster Johnny (Billy Murray) had a long running feud with the Mitchells and disposed of many a body. Mechanic Minty (Cliff Parisi) was a big softy, unlucky in love and life, who had a laddish double-act bromance with Garry. In the shows first year, a teenaged Michelle announced her pregnancy to her disappointed parents Arthur and Pauline.