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Charlie Brooks
Career
Active 1995 – present
Biography
About Charlie Brooks
Charlie Brooks is an English actress, best known for playing Janine Butcher in the BBC soap opera EastEnders. She first appeared in the role in 1999, staying until 2004, then returned for another run from 2008 to 2014, and came back again from 2021 to 2022. Born in Ware, Hertfordshire, she has brown eyes and an average build. She started her acting career around the age of 14 and has been active in the industry since 1995, spanning over three decades. With a substantial following of over 319k on Instagram, she remains a recognizable figure in British television.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1995-present (started around 14 years old; 31 years active)
- Birthplace
- Ware, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
Body
- Eye Color
- Brown
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 319k (as of April 2026)
Frequently asked
How many separate stints did she have on EastEnders?
Charlie Brooks played Janine Butcher in three separate periods: 1999–2004, 2008–2014, and 2021–2022.
How long has she been acting?
She has been active since 1995 and started around age 14, giving her more than three decades in the industry.
Did you know
- Her career spans over 30 years, beginning when she was around 14.
- She has appeared on EastEnders across three different decades.
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