TOP 60 SPECIAL GUEST STARS IN EASTENDERS
by nims-1975 | created - 04 May 2022 | updated - 4 months ago | PublicThis is a list of famous special guest stars such as actors, actresses, musicians etc who have appeared in Eastenders
1. Tony O'Callaghan
Actor | The Loss Adjuster
Tony O'Callaghan was born on June 16, 1956 in London, England, UK. He is an actor, known for The Loss Adjuster (2020), EastEnders (1985) and The Bill (1984).
Tony O'Callaghan who acts as Sgt Matt Boyden in 'The Bill' also made an appearance in 'Eastenders'.
2. Scott Adkins
Actor | John Wick: Chapter 4
Scott Edward Adkins was born on June 17, 1976 in Sutton Coldfield, England, into a family that for generations were butchers. Along with his elder brother Craig, he was raised by their parents, John and Janet (Sanders) Adkins, in a loving middle-class family. Scott attended Bishop Vesey's Grammar ...
Scott Adkins the powerful Hollywood Martial Arts Film Actor also made an appearance in 'Eastenders'.
3. Boris Johnson
Actor | Have I Got News for You
Boris Johnson was born on June 19, 1964 in New York City, New York, USA. He is an actor, known for Have I Got News for You (1990), EastEnders (1985) and PMQs (2010). He has been married to Carrie Johnson since May 29, 2021. They have two children. He was previously married to Marina Wheeler and ...
Boris Johnson the useless and crap former UK Prime Minister also made an appearance in 'Eastenders'.
4. Alan Sugar
Producer | The Survival Club
Alan Sugar was born on March 24, 1947 in Hackney, London, England, UK. He is a producer and actor, known for The Survival Club (1999), Blame It on the Moon (2000) and The Apprentice UK (2005). He has been married to Ann Simons since April 29, 1968. They have three children.
Alan Sugar also made an appearance in 'Eastenders'.
5. Emma Bunton
Actress | Spice World
Emma Lee Bunton was born on the 21st January 1976 in Finchley, North London to parents Pauline, a karate instructor, and Trevor, a milkman. They split up when Emma was 11, and she stayed with her mum. She also has a younger brother, P.J. (Paul) who she is very close to. Emma's career began at an ...
Emma Bunton who used to be in the pop group 'The Spice Girls' also made an appearance in 'Eastenders'.
6. Martin Kemp
Director | Stalker
Martin Kemp was born on October 10, 1961 in Islington, London, England, UK. He is an actor and director, known for Stalker (2010), EastEnders (1985) and The Krays (1990). He has been married to Shirlie Kemp since November 14, 1988. They have two children.
Martin Kemp who used to be in 80's pop group 'Spandau Ballet' also made an appearance in 'Eastenders'.
7. David Walliams
Actor | Little Britain
David Walliams was born on August 20, 1971 in Banstead, Surrey, England, UK. He is an actor and writer, known for Little Britain (2003), Dinner for Schmucks (2010) and Run Fatboy Run (2007). He was previously married to Lara Stone.
David Walliams also made an appearance in 'Eastenders'.
8. Robbie Williams
Soundtrack | Coronation Street
Robert Peter Williams was born in Stoke-on-Trent, on February 13th 1974, to his mother: Jan and father: Pete. Robbie attended Mill Hill Primary School, followed by St. Margaret Ward's Roman Catholic School in Tunstall. At secondary school he became labeled as mischievous and a jester and ...
Robbie Williams who used to be in the pop group 'Take That' also made an appearance in 'Eastenders'.
9. Todd Carty
Actor | Tucker's Luck
Todd Carty was born on the 31st August 1963. He began his career at the age of four filming television commercials. Carty made his stage debut at the New London Theatre Drury Lane, where he played the leading role of "Lionel!" in the musical based on the life of Lionel Bart. He went on to work on ...
Todd Carty also made an appearance in 'Eastenders'.
10. Leslie Grantham
Actor | EastEnders
Leslie Grantham was born on April 30, 1947 in Camberwell, London, England, UK. He was an actor and producer, known for EastEnders (1985), The Uninvited (1997) and Doctor Who (1963). He was married to Jane Laurie. He died on June 15, 2018 in Kensington, London, England, UK.
Leslie Grantham also made an appearance in 'Eastenders'.
11. Anita Dobson
Actress | Red Dwarf
She was born in the district of Bow in London to her parents Anne, a seamstress and father, a cutter in a dress factory and had a younger sister. She left school at 16 with 4 O levels and had a string of jobs including insurance clerk, and model for C and A (a clothes chain.) When young she'd ...
Anita Dobson also made an appearance in 'Eastenders'.
12. June Brown
Actress | EastEnders
June Brown served in the Wrens and was classically trained at the Old Vic Drama School. She enjoyed a long career in the theatre, television and the cinema. The actor Nigel Hawthorne described her as "one of the most beautiful creatures I've seen on stage" after seeing her performance as Ibsen's "...
June brown also made an appearance in 'Eastenders'.
13. Sid Owen
Actor | EastEnders
Sid Owen was born on January 12, 1972 in London, England, UK. He is an actor and producer, known for EastEnders (1985), Bad Girls (1999) and EastEnders: Last Tango in Walford (2010).
Sid Owen also made an appearance in 'Eastenders'.
14. Patsy Palmer
Actress | EastEnders
Born Julie Anne Harris, the youngest child of Albert and Pat Harris, Patsy Palmer was born for stardom. She spent her childhood in Bethnal Green, London with her whole family close by. She was particularly close to her maternal parents, whom she affectionately called "Farvey" and "Nor." Her parents...
Patsy Palmer also made an appearance in 'Eastenders'.
15. Ross Kemp
Actor | EastEnders
Ross Kemp was born on July 21, 1964 in Barking, Essex, England. His mother, Jean, was a hairdresser and his father, John, was a policeman with the Metropolitan Police force. He has a brother named Darren who is a documentary producer for the BBC.
Ross attended Shenfield High School, where he is ...
Ross Kemp also made an appearance in 'Eastenders'.
16. John Altman
Actor | An American Werewolf in London
John Altman was born on March 2, 1952 in Reading, Berkshire, England, UK. He is an actor and director, known for An American Werewolf in London (1981), My Lonely Me (2015) and Birth of the Beatles (1979). He was previously married to Bridget Pouhan.
John Altman also made an appearance in 'Eastenders'.
17. Mike Reid
Actor | Snatch
Mike Reid was born on January 19, 1940 in Hackney, London, England, UK. He was an actor and producer, known for Snatch (2000), EastEnders (1985) and Doctor Who: Dimensions in Time (1993). He was married to Shirley Collins and Sheila A Axe. He died on July 29, 2007 in Marbella, Spain.
Mike Reid also made an appearance in 'Eastenders'.
18. Pam St. Clement
Actress | EastEnders
Pam St. Clement was born on May 11, 1942 in Harrow-on-the-Hill, Middlesex, England, UK. She is an actress, known for EastEnders (1985), Hedda (1975) and Doctor Who: Dimensions in Time (1993). She was previously married to Andrew Gordon.
Pam St Clement also made an appearance in 'Eastenders'.
19. Davood Ghadami
Actor | John Carter
Davood Ghadami is an actor, born in Harlow, Essex, UK. He is best known for playing the role of Kush Kazemi in the BBC soap EastEnders (1985) from 2014 to 2021, and went on to play Eli Ebrahimi in the long running BBC medical drama Holby City (1999) from 2021 until the show's conclusion in 2022. In...
Davood Ghadami also made an appearance in 'Eastenders'.
20. Wendy Richard
Actress | Are You Being Served?
Wendy Richard, was born in Middlesborough to Henry and Beatrice Emmerton who moved to London when she was 5. and there they ran The Shepherds Tavern in Mayfair. Her father commited suicide due to depression when she was 11. She was educated at St Georges School in Mount Street, Mayfair, London and ...
Wendy Richard also made an appearance in 'Eastenders'.
21. Tamzin Outhwaite
Actress | EastEnders
Tamzin Outhwaite was born on November 5, 1970 in Ilford, Essex, England, UK. She is an actress, known for EastEnders (1985), Cassandra's Dream (2007) and Hotel Babylon (2006). She was previously married to Tom Ellis.
Tamzin Outhwaite also made an appearance in 'Eastenders'.
22. Brian Conley
Actor | Equilibrium
Brian Conley was born on August 7, 1961 in Paddington, London, England, UK. He is an actor and writer, known for Equilibrium (2002), The Grimleys (1999) and Time After Time (1994). He has been married to Anne-Marie Aindow since August 4, 1996. They have two children.
Brian Conley the famous British TV Comedian and Actor also acts as Thomas Cotton aka Rocky in 'Eastenders'.
23. Richard Blackwood
Actor | EastEnders
Richard Blackwood was born on May 15, 1972 in Clapham, Lambeth, London, England, UK. He is an actor, known for EastEnders (1985), Hollyoaks (1995) and Outside Bet (2012).
Richard Blackwood also made an appearance in 'Eastenders'.
24. Nick Berry
Actor | HeartBeat: Changing Places
Attended the Sylvia Young Theatre School (London) before obtaining minor movie and TV parts. Break came on BBC 1 soap opera EastEnders (1985) as "Wicksy", a young man with musical aspirations. Fiction turned to truth when "Every Loser Wins", sung by Berry on one episode, hit the top of the UK ...
Nick Berry also made an appearance in 'Eastenders'.
25. Lucy Speed
Actress | Shakespeare in Love
Lucy Speed was born on August 31, 1976 in Croydon, Surrey, England, UK. She is an actress, known for Shakespeare in Love (1998), The Bill (1984) and EastEnders (1985). She has been married to Spencer Austin since September 12, 2009. They have two children.
Lucy Speed made an appearance in 'Eastenders' as Natalie Evans the wife of Barry Evans.
26. Shaun Williamson
Actor | The Invention of Lying
Shaun Williamson was born on November 4, 1965 in Maidstone, Kent, England. He is an actor, known for EastEnders (1985), Scoop (2009) and The Invention of Lying (2009). He also starred alongside Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant in Extras (2005) and Life's Too Short (2011). He married Melanie in ...
Shaun Williamson made an appearance in 'Eastenders' as Barry Evans.
27. Gary Lucy
Actor | Hollyoaks
Gary Lucy was born on November 27, 1981 in Chigwell, Essex, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Hollyoaks (1995), The Bill (1984) and EastEnders (1985). He has been married to Natasha Gray since November 16, 2014. They have four children.
Gary Lucy made an appearance as Danny Pennant in 'Eastenders'.
28. John Bowler
Actor | WPC 56
John Bowler was born in London to a Cockney father and an Anglo-Indian mother, moving with his family at a very young age to Newcastle-on-Tyne where he grew up in the Gosforth area, in fact many people assume that he is a 'Geordie' after convincingly portraying one in programmes such as Auf ...
John Bowler also made an appearance as Dougie in 'Eastenders'.
29. Seeta Indrani
Actress | Secret Invasion
Began her career as Cassandra in the original cast of "Cats" by Andrew Lloyd Webber, followed by seasons at The Royal National Theatre, The Royal Exchange, and The Royal Shakespeare Company, where she renewed her relationship with "Cats" director Trevor Nunn, and went on to work with John Caird, ...
Seeta Indrani who acted as WPC Norika Datta in 'The Bill' also made an appearance as Aunt Shameem in 'Eastenders'.
30. Lisa Geoghan
Actress | The Bill
Lisa Geoghan was born on June 1, 1966 in Southwark, London, England, UK. She is an actress, known for The Bill (1984), Big Deal (1984) and Desmond's (1989). She has been married to Michael Power since May 31, 1996. They have one child.
Lisa Geoghan who acts as PC Polly Page in 'The Bill' has also made an appearance in 'Eastenders'.
31. Mark Wingett
Actor | Quadrophenia
Mark Wingett's first stand out role was Dave in the cult hit Quadrophenia (1979), the film version of The Who's hit album. Mark acted alongside Phil Daniels, Sting, Phil Davis, Toyah Willcox, Trevor Laird, Ray Winstone and a host of other names. Quadrophenia (1979) has gone on to be one of the ...
Mark Wingett who acts as DC Jim Carver in 'The Bill' has also made an appearance in 'Eastenders'.
32. Michael French
Actor | Born and Bred
Michael French was born on September 17, 1962 in Bow, London, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Born and Bred (2002), Crime Traveller (1997) and EastEnders (1985).
Michael French who acts in 'Casualty' made an appearance as David Wicks in 'Eastenders'.
33. Chris Simmons
Actor | The Bill
Chris Simmons was born on January 8, 1975 in Gravesend, Kent, England, UK. He is an actor, known for The Bill (1984), EastEnders (1985) and Zombie Spring Breakers (2016).
Chris Simmons who acts as DC Mickey Webb in 'The Bill' has also made an appearance as Mark Garland in 'Eastenders'.
34. Adam Woodyatt
Actor | EastEnders
Adam Woodyatt was born on June 28, 1968 in Walthamstow, London, England, UK. He is an actor, known for EastEnders (1985), Doctor Who: Dimensions in Time (1993) and EastEnders: E20 (2010). He was previously married to Beverley Sharp.
Adam who longer acts in 'Eastenders' acted as Ian Beale in 'Eastenders' from 1985 to 2021.
35. Larry Lamb
Actor | EastEnders
Larry Lamb was born on October 1, 1947 in Edmonton, London, England, UK. He is an actor and producer, known for EastEnders (1985), Superman (1978) and Superman III (1983). He was previously married to Linda Martin and Anita Wisbey.
Larry Lamb also acted as Archie Mitchell in 'Eastenders'.
36. Russell Floyd
Actor | EastEnders
Russell Floyd was born in 1962 in Croydon, Surrey, England, UK. He is an actor, known for EastEnders (1985), Offensive (2016) and The Bill (1984).
Russell Floyd also acted as Market Inspector Michael Rose in 'Eastenders'.
37. Mona Hammond
Actress | 10,000 BC
Mona Hammond was born Mavis Chin to a Chinese father and Jamaican mother. She came to Britain in 1959 on a scholarship to work with an architects firm but was soon involved in black theatre productions with contemporaries such as Lloyd and Barry Reckord and Charles Hyatt, under the name Mona Chin. ...
Mona Hammond who also acted as Susu in 'Desmonds' acted in 'Eastenders'.
38. Beth Cordingly
Actress | RSC Live: The Merry Wives of Windsor
Beth Cordingly is an English actress originally born Rebecca Cordingly. She attended Brighton and Hove High School and later attended Birmingham University leaving with a double first in English and Drama.
Besides her acting career, Beth Cordingly has worked with charities such as the NSPCC and was ...
Beth Cordingly who acted as PC Kerry Ashton in 'The Bill' acted as Shirley Carters cellmate in 'Eastenders'.
39. Lisa Maxwell
Actress | The Dark Crystal
Born in November 1963 to working-class parents, Lisa Maxwell was raised on an East London housing estate, and as a child was encouraged by her mother to pursue her obvious talent for entertaining, enrolling at the local drama school for weekend classes. Her first big break came in the early 1980s ...
Lisa Maxwell who acted as DS Samantha Nixon in 'The Bill' acted as Naomi the girlfriend of David Wicks.
40. Mark Burdis
Actor | A Touch of Frost
Burdis trained at the world renowned Anna Scher Theatre in Islington,London Mark has appeared in numerous productions including leading roles Grange Hill, East Enders, and the award winning Operation Good Guys. His many film credits include Final Cut, Love Honour and Obey. He is a leading character...
Mark Burdis who acted as Joe Riley in 'The Bill' acted in 'Eastenders'.
41. Michele Austin
Actress | Another Year
Michele Austin is known for Another Year (2010), Secrets & Lies (1996) and The Bill (1984).
Michele Austin who acted as PC Yvonne Hemmingway in 'The Bill' and as Marsha Harris in two episodes of 'The Bill' acted as Gloria MacDonald in 'Eastenders'.
42. Andrew Paul
Actor | Scum
Andrew Paul was born on March 17, 1961 in Mile End, London, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Scum (1979), Bugsy Malone (1976) and Bellman and True (1987). He has been married to Laura Shad since 1985. They have three children.
Andrew Paul who acted as PC Dave Quinnan in 'The Bill' acted in 'Eastenders' as Maxwell Moon.
43. Roberta Taylor
Actress | The Witches
Roberta Taylor was born in 1948 in London, England, UK. She is an actress, known for The Witches (1990), The Foreigner (2017) and The Bill (1984). She has been married to Peter Guinness since September 1996. She was previously married to Victor Taylor.
Roberta Taylor who acted as Inspector Gina Gold in 'The Bill' acted as Irene Raymond in 'Eastenders'.
44. Mark Monero
Actor | Sid and Nancy
Mark Monero was born in 1968 in London, England, UK. He is an actor and composer, known for Sid and Nancy (1986), Free Fire (2016) and A Prayer for the Dying (1987).
Mark Monero who also acted in 'The Bill' acted as Steve Elliot in 'Eastenders'.
45. Paul Usher
Actor | Robin Hood
Paul Usher was born on April 30, 1961 in Liverpool, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Robin Hood (2006), Brookside (1982) and Brookside: The Lost Weekend (1997).
Paul Usher who acts as PC Des Taviner in 'The Bill' acted in 'Eastenders' as Danny Hardcastle.
46. Raji James
Actor | East Is East
Raji James was born on February 24, 1970 in London, England, UK. He is an actor, known for East Is East (1999), Robin Hood (2006) and Alien Uprising (2012).
Raji James who acts as DS Vik Singh in 'The Bill' acted as Ash Ferreira in 'Eastenders'.
47. Joseph Marcell
Actor | The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Joseph Marcell was born on August 14, 1948 in St. Lucia, Caribbean. He is an actor and director, known for The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990), The Exorcism of God (2021) and The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (2019). He has been married to Joyce T. Walsh since June 1995. They have one child. He was ...
Joseph Marcell who acted as Geoffrey Butler the Butler in the sitcom 'The Fresh Prince of Bel Air' acted as Adrian Bell in 'Eastenders'.
48. Patsy Kensit
Actress | Lethal Weapon 2
Patsy started acting at 4 as the daughter of Robert Redford and Mia Farrow in The Great Gatsby and continued to study acting and working during school holidays. In 1973 she was in the television productions of For the Love of Ada and King Arthur and at 8 she spent 9 months in Russia with Elizabeth ...
Patsy Kensit acts as Lolas estranged mum Emma Harding in 'Eastenders'.
49. Ciaran Griffiths
Actor | Bulla... Big Fat Gypsy Gangster
Ciaran Griffiths was born on March 3, 1983 in Manchester, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Big Fat Gypsy Gangster (2011), The Bill (1984) and There's Only One Jimmy Grimble (2000).
Ciaran Griffiths who acts as PC Gary Best in 'The Bill' acted as Milo in 'Eastenders'.
50. Scott Neal
Actor | Beautiful Thing
Scott Neal was born on June 10, 1978 in Islington, London, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Beautiful Thing (1996), Emmerdale Farm (1972) and The Bill (1984).
Scott Neal who acts as PC Luke Ashton in 'The Bill' acted as Jason Adams in 'Eastenders'.
51. Karl Collins
Actor | Attack the Block
Karl Collins was born on October 20, 1971 in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Attack the Block (2011), The Flash (2023) and TwentyFourSeven (1997).
Karl Collins who acts as DC Danny Glaze in 'The Bill' acted as a car thief called Craven in 'Eastenders' in the early nineties.
52. Simon Rouse
Actor | The Bill
Simon Rouse was born on June 24, 1951 in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, UK. He is an actor, known for The Bill (1984), Operation Mincemeat (2021) and Doctor Who (1963). He has been married to Ann Holloway since June 24, 1979. They have two children. He was previously married to Anne ?.
Simon Rouse who acts as DCI Jack Meadows in 'The Bill' acted as Superintendent Alan Milward in 'Eastenders' in 1990.
53. Vicki Michelle
Actress | 'Allo 'Allo!
Vicki trained at the Aida Foster Theatre School and quickly won a variety of roles in film, television and on stage but it was her portrayal of Yvette in the hit BBC series Allo Allo that gained her worldwide recognition. Vicki played Yvette for all nine series with the Allo Allo stage play taking ...
Vicki Michelle who acted as Rene's sexy lover Yvette in the 80's sitcom 'Allo Allo' also acted as Jo Cotton in Eastenders.
54. Gavin Richards
Actor | 'Allo 'Allo!
Gavin Richards was born in September 1946 in London, England, UK. He is an actor and composer, known for 'Allo 'Allo! (1982), EastEnders (1985) and Whoops Apocalypse (1986). He is married to Tamara Henry.
Gavin Richards who acted as Captain Alberto Bertorelli in 'Allo Allo' acted as Terry Raymond in 'Eastenders'.
55. Marc Elliott
Actor | Holby City
Marc Elliott was born in 1979 in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Holby City (1999), Midsomer Murders (1997) and The Invisibles (2008).
Marc Elliott who acted as Robbie Nash in an episode of 'The Bill' also acted as Syed Masood in Eastenders.
56. Cyril Nri
Actor | This Life
Cyril Nri was born on April 25, 1961 in Nigeria. He is an actor and director, known for This Life (1996), Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker (2019) and The Witches (2020).
Cyril Nri who acted as Superintendent Adam Okaro in 'The Bill' acted as DS Burton in 'Eastenders' from 2001 to 2002.
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