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List Of Tracy Beaker Series Characters
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 (TV 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 (character), 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 6th 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 Gr ... [...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 Story of Tracy Beaker, 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 by ''The Dumping Ground'' in 2013, and both ''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. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nicola Reynolds
Nicola Jane Reynolds (born 26 July 1972, Pontypridd) is a Cardiff-based Welsh actress. Career After appearing in the 1999 film '' Human Traffic,'' she appeared in a series of jobbing roles, including '' Clocking Off'' and '' High Hopes''. Reynolds also appeared in Scrum 4 as Meg. She made her public break through in the children's CBBC show '' The Story of Tracy Beaker'' as head care worker Shelley Appleton. She appeared as Ros in Abi Morgans' BAFTA winning series "Murder" for the BBC, alongside Julie Walters, playing her daughter. During this period, she also became part of an ensemble around comedian turned actor Johnny Vegas. She has starred alongside him in '' Sex Lives of the Potato Men'' and on BBC Three's '' Ideal''. In 2009, Reynolds also acted in a BBC One Film Drama ''Framed'', playing Bethan Hughes, a Welsh mother of four. In October 2013, Reynolds appeared in the BBC One's daytime soap opera ''Doctors Doctor, Doctors, The Doctor or The Doctors may refer to: Tit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saffron Coomber
Saffron Marni Coomber (born 15 November 1994) is an English actress, best known for her role as Sapphire Fox in '' Tracy Beaker Returns'' from 2010 to 2012. She also portrayed Alexa Smith in ''EastEnders'' from 2012 to 2013. In 2023, she starred in the ITV drama '' Three Little Birds''. Early and personal life Coomber was born on 15 November 1994 in Greenwich, London, to an English father and mother of Jamaican descent. She attended Blackheath High School and Theatre Street Performing Arts. She has a sister named Saskia, who is also an actress. Coomber also trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. Career Television In 2003, Coomber provided the voice for the PlayStation 2 video game, '' EyeToy: Play''. She began her acting career in 2008 when she starred in the television movie adaptation of Jacqueline Wilson's '' Dustbin Baby'' as Cathy. She also played Molly in three-part children's drama '' Runaway'' in 2009, as well as guest roles in ''The Bill'' and ''Doctors''. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Noah Marullo
Noah Marullo (born 23 June 1999) is a 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 Autism, 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 '' Tracy Beaker Returns'', a ... [...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'' and ''The Dumping Ground''. Her films include ''Persuasion'' and '' How to Have Sex''. For the latter, she won a British Independent Film Award, the BAFTA Rising Star Award and was nominated for the European Film Award for Best Actress. On television, McKenna-Bruce also appeared in the iPlayer series '' Get Even'' and the Peacock series ''Vampire Academy''. McKenna is also set to star in the upcoming Netflix series '' The Seven Dials Mystery'' as Lady Eileen "Bundle" Brent. Early life McKenna-Bruce was born in 1997 and was raised in Chislehurst, Bromley. She 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. Career McKenna-Bruce's first role w ... [...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 received a Royal Television Society Award for. Her other roles include Ester Kamali in '' Strike Back'' (2013), Sia Marshall in ''Safe'' (2018), Mimi Saunders in '' Our Girl'' (2020), Bethany in '' Innocent'' (2021) and Nadia Fareedi in ''You'' (2023–2025). 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. She also took classes at the Mark Jermin Stage School in Cobham. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kay Purcell
Kay Purcell (6 December 1963 – 23 December 2020) was an English actress. She was best known for portraying the roles of Cynthia Daggert in the ITV soap opera ''Emmerdale'' (2001–2002), Candice Smilie in the BBC school-based drama series '' Waterloo Road'' (2007–2009), and Gina Conway in the CBBC drama series '' Tracy Beaker Returns'' (2010–2012) and its spin-off series '' The Dumping Ground'' (2013). From 2015 to 2017, she appeared as Mrs. Rennison in the CBBC sitcom '' So Awkward''. 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 One 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 Dagge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Olive Gray
Olive Grant (born 3 December 1994), known professionally as Olive Gray, is a British actor. They first gained prominence through their role in the CBBC series '' Half-Moon Investigations'' (2009). They have since starred in the Paramount+ series ''Halo'' (2022–2024). 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. Gray was diagnosed with ADHD as a teenager, in addition to having dyspraxia and dyslexia, and their 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 and queer, and uses 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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Holly Gibbs
Holly Uma Gibbs (born 25 August 1997) is an English actress, best known for her roles as Christianna in the film ''Nanny McPhee'' and Milly in '' The Story of Tracy Beaker''. She is the daughter of former actress Claire Toeman. She appeared in ''Teensville'' for the BBC, about the Jewish Bar Mitzvah celebration. She went on to study art in London. In 2022, she began presenting a YouTube series ''From Early'', where she discusses her experiences as a child actress and speaks to other actors who began their careers as children. Her guests included Eliza Bennett, whom she appeared alongside in the film ''Nanny McPhee'', two of her ''The Story of Tracy Beaker'' co-stars Dani Harmer and Jack Edwards, as well as Daniel Roche and Theo Stevenson Theodore John Stevenson is an English actor. He is best known for portraying the lead role of Horrid Henry in '' Horrid Henry: The Movie'' (2011). He went on to appear as Craig in the sitcom '' Millie Inbetween'' (2014–2018) and its spi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Georgina Hagen
Georgina Kimberley Hagen is an English actress and singer. She is best known for her roles as Rebecca Chalmers in the CBBC series '' The Story of Tracy Beaker'' (2005) and as Lauren Waters in the ITV musical series ''Britannia High'' (2008). She has also performed in a number of West End musicals. Life and career 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. 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 ... [...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, 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, Roberts toured B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vincenzo Pellegrino
Vincenzo David Pellegrino (born 1967) is an English actor who was in hospital drama ''Casualty'' from 1997 to 1999. He played Derek (Sunny) Sunderland, a porter. After leaving Casualty, he worked on '' Where the Heart Is''. In 2003 & 2005 (2 seasons) Pellegrino played recurring character Dr. Fergus Gallagher, a "Scenes of Crime Officer", in the ITV spin-off of "The Bill". In 2004, Pellegrino returned to television as Sid Rooney, a careworker in '' The Story of Tracy Beaker''. 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 Male actors from Liverpool 1967 births 20th-century English male actors 21st-century English male actors {{england-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |