Gillian Taylforth
Career
Active 1974 – present
Biography
About Gillian Taylforth
British actress Gillian Taylforth was born on Sunday 14th of August 1955 in Islington, Greater London, England, United Kingdom. She has been active in the entertainment industry since 1974, starting around age 18, and has amassed over 52 years of experience. Throughout her career, she has appeared in numerous television series and films, becoming a familiar face on British screens.
Taylforth is best known for her long-running role as Kathy Beale on the BBC soap opera EastEnders. She also starred as Jackie Pascoe in ITV's Footballers' Wives from 2002 to 2006, and as Nikki Wright in ITV's The Bill from 2006 to 2008. Beyond her acting roles, she has presented on ITV's Loose Women and appeared as a celebrity contestant on Strictly Come Dancing in 2008. In January 2013, she was a contestant in Celebrity Big Brother. Later that year, she began portraying Sandy Roscoe on the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, making her final appearance in January 2015.
Despite her EastEnders character being presumed dead after being killed off-screen in 2006, Taylforth made a shock return to the show in February 2015 as part of the 30th anniversary episode. The BBC later confirmed that she would reprise the role of Kathy permanently later in the year, and she has appeared regularly from August 2015. With her blonde hair, blue eyes, and slim build, she has maintained a natural appearance throughout her career. She is of Caucasian ethnicity and has real, natural breasts. Her extensive body of work spans numerous genres and formats, solidifying her status as a notable figure in British entertainment.
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Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1974-present (started around 18 years old; 52 years active)
- Birthplace
- Islington, Greater London, England, United Kingdom
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
Body
- Hair Color
- Blonde
- Eye Color
- Blue
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Frequently asked
What is Gillian Taylforth's most famous role?
She is best known for playing Kathy Beale on the BBC soap opera EastEnders, a role she has played for many years, returning permanently in 2015.
Did Gillian Taylforth appear on reality TV?
Yes, she appeared as a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing in 2008 and Celebrity Big Brother in January 2013.
Which other soap operas has she been in?
In addition to EastEnders, she played Sandy Roscoe in Hollyoaks (2013–2015) and had roles in Footballers' Wives and The Bill, both on ITV.
Did you know
- Gillian Taylforth started her career in 1974, when she was around 18 years old, and has been active for over 52 years.
- Her character Kathy Beale was presumed dead in 2006 but returned in 2015 for the show's 30th anniversary, and she stayed on regularly.
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