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Steve Owen (EastEnders)
Steve Owen is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders'', played by Martin Kemp. He first appeared onscreen from 28 December 1998 and remained in the series until 1 March 2002. Introduced by series producer Matthew Robinson (producer), Matthew Robinson, the character Steve was a shady businessman who originally came into Albert Square to buy the local Market Cellar club – which he then renovated and later renamed the E20 (nightclub), E20. He soon became one of the show's primary List of soap opera villains, villains when the character's first major storyline saw Steve murder his old flame Saskia Duncan (Deborah Sheridan-Taylor) during the opening night of his E20 nightclub on Valentine's Day 1999, after which he ended up framing his DJ employee Matthew Rose (EastEnders), Matthew Rose (Joe Absolom) for the crime. The eventual episode in which Matthew enacted revenge on Steve drew in outstanding viewing figures and brought a storyline that had gripped the nation t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Martin Kemp
Martin John Kemp (born 10 October 1961) is an English musician and actor, best known as the bassist in the new wave band Spandau Ballet and for his role as Steve Owen in ''EastEnders''. He is the younger brother of Gary Kemp, who is also a member of Spandau Ballet and an actor. In 2012, Kemp finished third in the tenth series of ''Celebrity Big Brother'', and in 2017 he appeared as a judge on the BBC series '' Let It Shine''. Early life Kemp was born to Frank and Eileen Kemp at their house in Islington, north London, and attended Rotherfield Junior School. From the age of 7 he attended the Anna Scher Theatre drama club with his brother Gary, and appeared in many TV shows, including '' Jackanory'', ''The Tomorrow People'' and ''Dixon of Dock Green''. In his last year with Anna Scher, he won a role in ''The Glittering Prizes'', appearing alongside Tom Conti and Nigel Havers. Kemp grew up in north London and attended Central Foundation Boys' School, Islington. Along with pi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steve McFadden
Steve Robert McFadden (né Reid; born 20 March 1959) is an English actor. He is known for his role as Phil Mitchell in the BBC One soap opera ''EastEnders'', which he has played since 1990. He was also the presenter of the game show, ''Britain's Hardest''. Early life McFadden was born in Maida Vale, London, on 20 March 1959. He left school in 1975, and had short stints in jobs including labouring, carrot picking, plumbing and working at a builder's merchant. After attending university, McFadden decided that he wanted to become an actor and was accepted into the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in 1984, graduating in 1987. Career McFadden made his acting debut playing a small role in the 1989 BBC television film '' The Firm''. That same year, he had an uncredited brief appearance in the film '' Buster'' as a gang member. This was followed by appearances in the television series ''The Bill'', ''Minder'' and '' Bergerac''. McFadden then began portraying the role of Phil Mitchell ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peggy Mitchell
Margaret Ann "Peggy" Mitchell (also Butcher) is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders''. Peggy was initially played by Jo Warne when she first appeared in the episode broadcast on 30 April 1991, featuring in 10 episodes. Peggy was reintroduced in 1994, recast to Barbara Windsor, who made her first appearance in the episode broadcast on 7 November 1994. Peggy became a regular character, and Windsor played the role until she was forced to take a long break due to poor health and departed on 23 May 2003. She returned for two episodes broadcast on 16 and 17 September 2004, before rejoining as a regular character on 8 September 2005. Windsor announced in October 2009 that she would be leaving the show and departed on 10 September 2010. Windsor returned to the show for guest appearances on 20 September 2013, 25 September 2014, 17 February 2015 (as part of the show's 30th anniversary celebrations; see ''EastEnders'' Live Week) and 15 January 2016. She then appear ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack Ryder (actor)
Jack Siegfried Ryder (born 21 September 1981) is an English actor, best known for playing Jamie Mitchell in the BBC One soap opera ''EastEnders'' from 1998 to 2002. He has subsequently established himself as a film and theatre director. Early life Ryder was born in Woolwich, London, in 1981. His father is Jack Hues (real name Jeremy Allan Ryder), the founder of 1980s New Wave band Wang Chung. Career On leaving ''EastEnders'' in 2002, Ryder, then aged 21, performed as Justin Timberlake on ''Celebrity Stars in Their Eyes'' (which he won), appeared in the pantomime ''Sleeping Beauty'' at the Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury and was cast in a recurring role on Five's ''Family Affairs'' which he pulled out of when he learned that the series was soon to be axed. In 2004, he played a role in the ITV crime drama '' MIT: Murder Investigation Team'' and appeared in a play broadcast on BBC Radio 4. In 2006, Ryder starred in the British film ''Popcorn'' which was released in the spring of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jamie Mitchell
Jamie Mitchell is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders'', played by Jack Ryder (actor), Jack Ryder. The character debuted on 9 November 1998 and became one of the show's central protagonists until he was Kill off, killed-off on 25 December 2002. During his time on the programme, Jamie's story arc mostly revolved on his close relationships with his godfather Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) and on-off girlfriend Sonia Fowler, Sonia Jackson (Natalie Cassidy). The character was originally Phil's second cousin once removed, but later became his surrogate son after it transpired that Jamie had been regularly abused by uncle and guardian Billy Mitchell (EastEnders), Billy (Perry Fenwick) – who himself debuted on the show a week before Jamie's first appearance. Elsewhere, Jamie's romance with Sonia faced many complications ever since she gave birth to Rebecca Miller (EastEnders), Chloe (Jade Sharif) at the age of 15; Jamie always knew he was never the father of S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Perry Fenwick
Perry Fenwick (born 29 May 1962) is an English actor. He is known for portraying the role of Billy Mitchell (EastEnders), Billy Mitchell in the BBC One, BBC soap opera ''EastEnders'', a role which he has played since 1998. Career Television Fenwick's first regular television role was in the sitcom ''Watching (TV series), Watching''. He has also appeared in ''Inspector Morse (TV series), Inspector Morse'', ''The Brittas Empire'', ''Minder (TV series), Minder'', ''On the Up'', ''The Thin Blue Line (British TV series), The Thin Blue Line'', and ''Bergerac (TV series), Bergerac''. In 1995, Fenwick played a role in the ''Crimewatch File'' episode "Sorry Sarah". He has also appeared in the long-running ITV (TV network), ITV police drama series ''The Bill'' five times, playing a different minor character each time. He appeared in an early episode of ''Casualty (TV series), Casualty'' as a minor character in 1986, and appeared in the show again 10 years later in another minor role. I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy Mitchell (EastEnders)
Billy Mitchell is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders'', played by Perry Fenwick, who made his first appearance on 2 November 1998. Billy was originally introduced by producer Matthew Robinson (producer), Matthew Robinson as a guest character, facilitating the introduction of Jamie Mitchell (Jack Ryder (actor), Jack Ryder) to the show. Early on, Billy was Jamie's abusive uncle and guardian - which results in Jamie being taken away from Billy by his relative Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden). The character was then brought back to the serial on 2 August 1999 and Fenwick was offered a longer-term contract, and Billy ended up becoming a regular character. Frequently portrayed as a small-time criminal, Billy is a luckless resident of Albert Square who often struggles financially. His most prominent storylines include two failed marriages and having a daughter born with Down syndrome. Fenwick filmed his 1000th episode on 6 August 2010, and later his 2000th on 24 Se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Medcalf
Kim Louise Medcalf (born 8 December 1973) is an English actress and singer. She is best known for taking over the role of Sam Mitchell in the long-running BBC soap opera, ''EastEnders'', between 2002 and 2005 and from 2022 onwards. Career ''EastEnders'' In late 2001, Medcalf took over the role of Sam Mitchell from Danniella Westbrook. She filmed her first scenes with Barbara Windsor in Spain, which aired in January 2002. She won the best newcomer award in 2002. Medcalf opted to leave ''EastEnders'' in 2005. Medcalf's final scenes were filmed in September 2005 and screened in November of that year. Her character escaped imprisonment as an accessory to the murder of Den Watts and left to join her brother, Grant Mitchell, in Brazil. Her final scenes aired on 17 November 2005. The role was again recast to Westbrook in 2009, with producer Diederick Santer opting to bring the original actress back. In January 2022, it was announced that Medcalf would reprise the role of Sam after ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sam Mitchell (EastEnders)
Samantha "Sam" Mitchell (also Butcher and Hunter) is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders''. The third member of the Mitchell family to appear on the soap, Sam was introduced as a 15-year-old schoolgirl in July 1990, originally played by Danniella Westbrook. The actress quit in 1993, but Sam reappeared from 1995 to 1996 and from 1999 to 2000. In both her 1996 and 2000 exits, Sam was written out earlier than the producers intended due to off-screen controversies surrounding Westbrook. In early 2002, the character was introduced for a fourth time, but the role was recast to another actress, Kim Medcalf, who stayed in the role until late 2005. Diederick Santer later decided to reintroduce the character for a brief stint in 2009 and he opted to bring Westbrook back for a short storyline later that year. She reprised the role for a four-month stint between September 2009 and January 2010, before then reappearing for another short stint from August until September ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ross Kemp
Ross James Kemp (born 21 July 1964) is an English actor, author, and television presenter. He rose to prominence in the role of Grant Mitchell in the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders''. He is also known for his other roles as Graham Lodsworth in ''Emmerdale'' and '' Birds of a Feather'' as Detective Inspector Monk. Kemp has received international recognition as a reporter for presenting the BAFTA Award-winning documentary television series ''Ross Kemp on Gangs'' (2004–2009). Early life Kemp was born on 21 July 1964 in Barking, Essex. His mother Jean was a hairdresser and his father John was a detective superintendent in the Metropolitan Police. His maternal great-grandfather was a sub-organist at Chichester Cathedral for many years. He has one brother, Darren, who is a filmmaker for the BBC. Kemp attended Shenfield High School and the Webber Douglas Academy. Acting career Early career After training at Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art, Kemp received his Equity card wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grant Mitchell (EastEnders)
Grant Mitchell is a fictional character from the British soap opera '' EastEnders'', played by Ross Kemp. He was introduced by producer Michael Ferguson to revamp the show, and originally served as one of the show's leading protagonists throughout the 1990s; with the character first appearing in 22 February 1990 and then departing on 25 October 1999 after Kemp had opted to leave the show. He then returned to the show on 24 October 2005 for a few weeks and returned again between March and June 2006. Kemp was persuaded to return to the role for brief stints during a period of heavy media criticism aimed at ''EastEnders''. The return proved to be a ratings success. Kemp reprised the role of Grant for various guest stints in 2016, appearing in twelve episodes between 13 May and 9 September. An archived recording of his voice was heard on 25 January 2022. On 26 July 2022, it was announced that Grant would feature in a flashback episode focusing on the Mitchell family in 1979. Teddy J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mitchell Family
The Mitchell family is a fictional family in ''EastEnders''. They were first introduced in February 1990, when brothers Phil ( Steve McFadden) and Grant Mitchell (Ross Kemp) bought the local garage – the Arches. Their sister Sam (Danniella Westbrook/Kim Medcalf) was introduced later in 1990 and their mother Peggy (Jo Warne) shortly in 1991, before being reintroduced as a regular character in 1994, with the role recast to Barbara Windsor. Since then, they have been developed significantly to include both the immediate and extended families. Phil has been the longest running Mitchell on the show, and the family has expanded significantly in the years since, remaining a large presence on the square. The Mitchells have mostly been associated with the ownership of local pub The Queen Victoria; Peggy was periodically its landlady between 1995 to 2010. They have also been known for their thuggish ways and their tendency to break the law – most notably Phil and Grant, who have s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
