Rosie Rowell (born 29 April 1965) is a British
actress
An actor or actress is a person who portrays a Character (arts), character in a performance. The actor performs "in the flesh" in the traditional medium of the theatre or in modern media such as film, radio, and television. The analogous Greek ...
, probably best known for her roles as
Eileen Callan in ''
Family Affairs
''Family Affairs'' is a British soap opera that aired on Channel 5. It debuted on 30 March 1997, the day of the launch of said channel and was the first programme broadcast on the channel. It was screened as five thirty-minute episodes per w ...
'' (a role she played from 2002 until the series ended in 2005) and Donna Tucker in ''
Soldier Soldier''. She has also had parts in several other well-known British TV series, including ''
The Bill
''The Bill'' is a British police procedural television series, first broadcast on ITV from 16 August 1983 until 31 August 2010. The programme originated from a one-off drama, '' Woodentop'', broadcast in August 1983.
The programme focused on ...
'', ''
Casualty
Casualty may refer to:
*Casualty (person), a person who is killed or rendered unfit for service in a war or natural disaster
**Civilian casualty, a non-combatant killed or injured in warfare
* The emergency department of a hospital, also known as ...
'' and ''
Where the Heart Is'', as well as providing voice-over for documentaries and television commercials.
Early life
Rowell grew up in
Byker, a tough area of
Newcastle. She attended
Heaton Manor School
Jesmond Park Academy is a coeducational secondary school and sixth form located in Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
The school was formerly known as Heaton Manor School. It was renamed ''Jesmond Park Academy'' in 2019.
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. Her parents split up when she was young and at 16 she ran away to London, living in squats while attending the Royal Central School of Speech & Drama.
Filmography
* ''
Dispatches: Britain's Secret Slaves'' (2010) Narrator
* ''
Dispatches: Undercover Social Worker'' (2010) Narrator
* ''
The Bill
''The Bill'' is a British police procedural television series, first broadcast on ITV from 16 August 1983 until 31 August 2010. The programme originated from a one-off drama, '' Woodentop'', broadcast in August 1983.
The programme focused on ...
'' (2008) Fiona Marlowe
* ''
Casualty
Casualty may refer to:
*Casualty (person), a person who is killed or rendered unfit for service in a war or natural disaster
**Civilian casualty, a non-combatant killed or injured in warfare
* The emergency department of a hospital, also known as ...
'' (2008, 2009) Julie Chantrey
* ''
Dispatches:
Undercover Mosque'' (2007) Narrator
* ''
Doctors
Doctor or The Doctor may refer to:
Personal titles
* Doctor (title), the holder of an accredited academic degree
* A medical practitioner, including:
** Physician
** Surgeon
** Dentist
** Veterinary physician
** Optometrist
*Other roles
** ...
'' (2006) Jeannie Watts
* ''
Family Affairs
''Family Affairs'' is a British soap opera that aired on Channel 5. It debuted on 30 March 1997, the day of the launch of said channel and was the first programme broadcast on the channel. It was screened as five thirty-minute episodes per w ...
'' (2002–2005)
Eileen Callan
* ''
Where the Heart Is'' (2002) Evelyn Parrish
* ''
Dalziel and Pascoe'' (2001) Sandra Pallister
* ''
Gabriel & Me
''Gabriel and Me'' is a 2001 film starring Iain Glen, Sean Landless and Billy Connolly as the angel Gabriel. It originated from the 1995 British play ''I Luv You Jimmy Spud''. Some outdoor scenes were filmed in North East England including the R ...
'' (2001) Mam
* ''Where There's Smoke'' (2001) Lucy
* ''Kid in the Corner'' (1999) Gillian Joyce
* ''Gold'' (1997) Maggie
* ''Kiss and Tell'' (1996) Jude Sawyer
* ''
Soldier Soldier'' (1991–1995) Donna Tucker
* ''Come Snow, Come Blow'' (1993)
* ''South of the Border'' (1988–1990) Finn Gallagher
External links
*
Rosie Rowellat Holbytv
1965 births
Living people
British actresses
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