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Steve Littlewood
This is a list of the characters who have appeared in the BAFTA-award-winning franchise of CBBC children's drama series ''The Story of Tracy Beaker'', ''Tracy Beaker Returns'', ''The Dumping Ground'', ''My Mum Tracy Beaker'' and ''The Beaker Girls'', which have spanned fourteen years between them. Connor Byrne, who plays Mike Milligan, is the franchise's longest serving cast member, having appeared in twelve series across three of four shows. Dani Harmer has played the lead character Tracy Beaker in ''The Story Of Tracy Beaker'', ''Tracy Beaker Returns'', ''My Mum Tracy Beaker'' and ''The Beaker Girls'' and featured as a guest in the sixth series of ''The Dumping Ground''. ''The Story of Tracy Beaker'' ''Tracy Beaker Returns'' ''The Dumping Ground'' ''My Mum Tracy Beaker'' ''The Beaker Girls'' See also *List of The Story of Tracy Beaker characters *List of Tracy Beaker Returns characters *List of The Dumping Ground characters References {{Tracy Beaker series Story ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Story Of Tracy Beaker (TV Series)
''The Story of Tracy Beaker'' (informally known as '' Tracy Beaker'' or ''TSOTB'') is a British television programme series adapted from the book of the same name by Jacqueline Wilson. It ran on CBBC for five series, from January 2002 to December 2005 and also contained a feature-length episode, '' Tracy Beaker: The Movie of Me'', broadcast in February 2004, as well as a week of interactive episodes for Children in Need. The theme song was written and produced by Brian Harris and Nigel Lowis and performed by Keisha White. It has become one of CBBC's most popular and repeated programmes, and still airs, however sporadically, on the channel as of 2022. Subsequently, it has spawned a number of spin-offs; ''Tracy Beaker Returns'' in 2010, which was followed up by ''The Dumping Ground'' in 2013, ''My Mum Tracy Beaker'' and ''The Beaker Girls'' in 2021. Production ''The Story of Tracy Beaker'', written by Jacqueline Wilson, was first published in 1991. Wilson's book ''Cliffhanger'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ciaran Joyce
''The Story of Tracy Beaker'' (informally known as '' Tracy Beaker'' or ''TSOTB'') is a British television programme series adapted from the book of the same name by Jacqueline Wilson. It ran on CBBC for five series, from January 2002 to December 2005 and also contained a feature-length episode, '' Tracy Beaker: The Movie of Me'', broadcast in February 2004, as well as a week of interactive episodes for Children in Need. The theme song was written and produced by Brian Harris and Nigel Lowis and performed by Keisha White. It has become one of CBBC's most popular and repeated programmes, and still airs, however sporadically, on the channel as of 2022. Subsequently, it has spawned a number of spin-offs; ''Tracy Beaker Returns'' in 2010, which was followed up by ''The Dumping Ground'' in 2013, ''My Mum Tracy Beaker'' and ''The Beaker Girls'' in 2021. Production ''The Story of Tracy Beaker'', written by Jacqueline Wilson, was first published in 1991. Wilson's book ''Cliffhanger'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Noah Marullo
Noah Marullo (born 23 June 1999) is an American-born British actor from Flax Bourton, England. Marullo is best known for his role in CBBC's ''Tracy Beaker Returns'' and its spin-off series, ''The Dumping Ground'' as Gus Carmichael, a character with Asperger syndrome, but has also appeared in Channel Four's '' Free Agents'' and the film ''Last Chance Harvey''. Career Marullo was born in the United States into an Italian-American family. He emigrated to the United Kingdom with his family in 2005, settling in Flax Bourton, England. In 2008, Marullo auditioned for the role in romantic comedy ''Last Chance Harvey''. Marullo spent five days filming in London. ''Last Chance Harvey'', which also starred Dustin Hoffman and Emma Thompson, was released in 2009. Aged nine, Marullo had his first television acting experience, appearing as Billy, the son of Stephen Mangan, in the Channel Four comedy series '' Free Agents''. In 2009, he was given the role of Gus Carmichael in the CBBC show ''Tr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mia McKenna-Bruce
Mia Sasha McKenna-Bruce (born 3 July 1997) is an English actress. She gained prominence through her role as Tee Taylor in ''Tracy Beaker Returns'' (2010–2012) and ''The Dumping Ground'' (2013–2018). She has since appeared in the iPlayer series '' Get Even'' (2020) as Bree Deringer and the Netflix film ''Persuasion'' (2022). Early life McKenna-Bruce was born on 3 July 1997 in London and was raised in Chislehurst, Bromley. McKenna-Bruce took dance classes at Liz Burville Performing Arts Centre in Bexley and was a student at Belcanto London Academy. McKenna-Bruce also attended the Sapphire Dance Academy in Bexleyheath, as well as the Maidstone Grammar School for Girls. McKenna-Bruce has two sisters, Anya and Ellis. Career McKenna-Bruce's first role was a ballet girl in the West End production of Billy Elliot. Her first TV role was the minor role of Ester in the TV short, ''Small Dark Places''. She then starred in ''Holby City'' as Abi Taylor for one episode. McKenna-Bruce the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amy-Leigh Hickman
Amy-Leigh Hickman (born 16 September 1997) is an English actress. Hickman made her television debut as Carmen Howle in the CBBC series ''Tracy Beaker Returns'', a role she reprised in the sequel series ''The Dumping Ground''. She then went onto appear as Linzi Bragg in the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders'', before being cast as Nasreen Paracha in the Channel 4 drama ''Ackley Bridge'', a role for which she won the Actor award for at the RTS Yorkshire Awards. Her other roles include Ester Kamali in '' Strike Back'' (2013), Sia Marshall in ''Safe'' (2018), Mimi Saunders in ''Our Girl'' (2020) and Bethany in ''Innocent'' (2021). Hickman is also set to star in the fourth series of the Netflix series ''You'' (2022). Early life Hickman was born on 16 September 1997, to parents of Anglo-Indian heritage and was brought up in Hastings, East Sussex, where she attended The St Leonards Academy. When she was five, she began studying acting at The Theatre Workshop in Bexhill. Career Hickman's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kay Purcell
Kay Purcell (6 December 1963 – 23 December 2020) was an English actress. She was known for her roles as Cynthia Daggert in the ITV soap opera ''Emmerdale'' (2001–2002), Candice Smilie in the school-based drama series '' Waterloo Road'' (2007–2009), Gina Conway in the CBBC children's drama series ''Tracy Beaker Returns'' (2010–2012) and its spin-off series ''The Dumping Ground'' (2013), and Mrs. Rennison in the CBBC sitcom ''So Awkward'' (2015–2016). Career Purcell's first acting role was as a TV reporter in the TV series '' Cracker'' in 1995. She then later starred in ''Coronation Street'' as Rhona Summers for 3 episodes in 1997. She appeared as Jenny in the TV series ''City Central''. In 1998 and 2000, she starred in the BBC 1 series ''Casualty''. In 1998 she played WDC McCarthy, and in 2000 played Diane Abley. Later in 2000, she starred in the TV series ''Children's Ward'' as Winsome. Her first major role was as Cynthia Daggert in ITV's ''Emmerdale''. She starred i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Olive Gray
Olive Gray (born Olivia Grant; 3 December 1994) is an English actor, known for portraying Mia Stone in the children's television series ''Half-Moon Investigations''. Early and personal life Gray is the eldest child of ''Fame Academy'' judges and singers David and Carrie Grant. Gray has three siblings, Tylan, Arlo, and Nathan. As a teenager, Gray was diagnosed with ADHD, and Gray's siblings also have learning difficulties. Gray studied at Queenswood School, Hertfordshire and then moved to study drama at Guildhall School of Music and Drama, graduating in 2016. Gray identifies as non-binary, as queer, and prefers they/them pronouns. Career In 2005, they made their debut acting appearance in the popular television series ''The Story of Tracy Beaker'' as Alice. In 2007 and 2008 they appeared in ''EastEnders'' as Bernadette Logan, a girl who bullied Abi Branning (Lorna Fitzgerald). In 2009, they made a major appearance, portraying Mia Stone in the TV series of '' Half Moon Inves ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Holly Gibbs
Holly Gibbs (born 25 August 1997) is an English child actress known for having played in ''The Story of Tracy Beaker'' as Milly and ''Nanny McPhee ''Nanny McPhee'' is a 2005 comedy drama fantasy film based on the Nurse Matilda character by Christianna Brand. It was directed by Kirk Jones, coproduced by StudioCanal, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures, Working Title Films, Three Strange Angel ...'' as Christianna. She is the daughter of former actress Claire Toeman. She appeared in TEENSVILLE (BBC), about the Jewish Bar Mitzvah celebration. She went on to study Art in London. Filmography Awards and nominations References External links * 1997 births English child actresses Living people {{UK-screen-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Georgina Hagen
Georgina "Georgie" Kimberley Hagen (born 21 June 1991) is an English actress and singer. She is most known for her appearance as Lauren Waters, from ITV's ''Britannia High''. She also featured in ''The Story of Tracy Beaker'' as Rebecca Chalmers in 2005. Early life As a child, Hagen starred in a number of West end musicals, including ''Chitty Chitty Bang Bang'' at the London Palladium and as the voice of Control in the 2004–2013 UK tour of '' Starlight Express - The 3rd Dimension'', on which her father, Peter Hagen, was musical director. Her mother is actress Susie Fenwick who has appeared in many West End productions. She was heard alongside actors such as Oliver Thornton and Tim Driesen. She studied at the Sylvia Young Theatre School in London. Career Hagen starred in ''Britannia High'' as Lauren Waters alongside Mitch Hewer, Sapphire Elia, Matthew James Thomas, Rana Roy, Marcquelle Ward, Sophie Powles and Adam Garcia. She went through a year-long audition process which ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Craig Roberts
Craig Haydn Roberts (born 21 January 1991) is a Welsh actor and director. He is best known for lead roles as Oliver Tate in the coming-of-age comedy-drama film '' Submarine'' (2010) and David Meyers in the series ''Red Oaks'' (2014–2017), and for playing Rio Wellard in the television series ''The Story of Tracy Beaker'' (2004–2006). Early life Roberts was born on 21 January 1991 in Newport, Wales, the son of Alison (Bishop) and Haydn Roberts. He was raised in Maesycwmmer, Caerphilly and attended Lewis School, Pengam. Roberts has a sister, Chelsea, and two half-sisters, Natalee and Angharad. Career Roberts began his television career in the dramas ''Care'' (2000) and ''Little Pudding'' (2003). After these he was given roles in the series ''The Story of Tracy Beaker'' (2004–2006) and ''Casualty'' (2005–2008), and played vampire fanatic Robin Branagh in ''Young Dracula'' (2006–2008). He also appeared in the dramas ''Kiddo'' (2005) and ''Scratching'' (2006). On stage, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vincenzo Pellegrino
Vincenzo David Pellegrino (born 1967 in Liverpool, Merseyside) is an English actor who was in hospital drama ''Casualty'' from 1997–1999. He played Derek (Sunny) Sunderland, a porter. After leaving Casualty, he worked in '' Where the Heart Is''. In 2004, Pellegrino returned to television as Sid Rooney, a careworker in ''The Story of Tracy Beaker ''The Story of Tracy Beaker'' is a British children's book first published in 1991, written by Jacqueline Wilson and illustrated by Nick Sharratt. Background The book is told from the point of view of Tracy Beaker, a troubled ten-year-old gir ...''. In 2017, he played a London Journalist in the three part drama on BBC “Three Girls”. Filmography References External links English male television actors Living people English people of Italian descent Place of birth missing (living people) 1967 births 20th-century English male actors 21st-century English male actors {{england-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abby Rakic-Platt
Abby Rakic-Platt (born 3 May 1993) is a British actress best known for her performances in the television series ''The Story of Tracy Beaker'' on the children's channel CBBC as Jackie Hopper. She appeared in a 2010 Sainsbury's Christmas advert. Early and personal life She attended Highams Park School and Grey Coat Hospital secondary school, both in London, England, and has four younger siblings, Madeline "Maddie", Jaime and Eloise Rakic-Platt (born in 2001) who are also actresses. Rakic-Platt's maternal grandfather is from Yugoslavia. Rakic-Platt was trained at the Anna Scher Theatre School, attending from the age of 7 or 8 to 18. Rakic-Platt lives in Walthamstow with her father, a taxi driver, and her mother, a school secretary. Her sister Madeline appeared in programmes such as the last episode of ''The Story of Tracy Beaker'', and the eldest daughter of Peter Capaldi's character in '' Torchwood: Children of Earth''; whilst her youngest sister Eloise appeared in the ''Doctor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |