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Gillian Taylforth

Bio: Gillian Taylforth is an English actress best known for her role as Kathy Beale on the BBC soap opera EastEnders.
Born: Sun, Aug 14 1955
Birthplace: Islington, London, UK
Gillian Taylforth is 69 years old
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Poster of EastEnders: 40 Years on the Square
EastEnders: 40 Years on the Square
Gillian Taylforth was 69 in EastEnders: 40 Years on the Square as 'Herself'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 17 2025
Poster of Doctor Who: Dimensions in Time
Doctor Who: Dimensions in Time
Gillian Taylforth was 38 in Doctor Who: Dimensions in Time as 'Kathy Beale'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 27 1993
Poster of My Brother David
My Brother David
Gillian Taylforth was 33 in My Brother David as 'Kathy Beale (EastEnders - Archive footage) (Uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 02 1989
Poster of Stars of the Roller State Disco
Stars of the Roller State Disco
Gillian Taylforth was 29 in Stars of the Roller State Disco as 'Kiosk Typist'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 04 1984
Poster of Ties
Ties
Gillian Taylforth was 26 in Ties as 'Sandra'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 12 1982
Poster of The Long Good Friday
The Long Good Friday
Gillian Taylforth was 25 in The Long Good Friday as 'Sherry'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 01 1980
Poster of The One and Only Phyllis Dixey
The One and Only Phyllis Dixey
Gillian Taylforth was 23 in The One and Only Phyllis Dixey as 'Girl in cafe'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 01 1978
Poster of 20 Times More Likely
20 Times More Likely
Gillian Taylforth was 22 in 20 Times More Likely as 'Sandy'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 02 1978
Poster of Fast Hands
Fast Hands
Gillian Taylforth was 20 in Fast Hands as 'Maureen'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 03 1976
Poster of Eleanor
Eleanor
Gillian Taylforth was 19 in Eleanor as 'Mavis'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 12 1974

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of EastEnders: Secrets from the Square
EastEnders: Secrets from the Square
Gillian Taylforth was 64+ in EastEnders: Secrets from the Square as 'Herself'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 22 2020
Poster of Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Side
Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Side
Gillian Taylforth was 56+ in Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Side as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Aug 18 2011
Poster of Alan Carr's Celebrity Ding Dong
Alan Carr's Celebrity Ding Dong
Gillian Taylforth was 52+ in Alan Carr's Celebrity Ding Dong as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 01 2008
Poster of The Alan Titchmarsh Show
The Alan Titchmarsh Show
Gillian Taylforth was 52+ in The Alan Titchmarsh Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 03 2007
Poster of Jane Hall
Jane Hall
Gillian Taylforth was 50+ in Jane Hall as 'Mandy Searle'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 12 2006
Poster of New Tricks
New Tricks
Gillian Taylforth was 48+ in New Tricks as 'Emma Winters'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of The House That Jack Built
The House That Jack Built
Gillian Taylforth was 46+ in The House That Jack Built as 'Maxine Squire'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 02 2002
Poster of V Graham Norton
V Graham Norton
Gillian Taylforth was 46+ in V Graham Norton as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 06 2002
Poster of Footballers' Wives
Footballers' Wives
Gillian Taylforth was 46+ in Footballers' Wives as 'Jackie Pascoe, Jackie Webb'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 08 2002
Poster of Celebrity Big Brother
Celebrity Big Brother
Gillian Taylforth was 45+ in Celebrity Big Brother as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 09 2001
Poster of Lost In France
Lost In France
Gillian Taylforth was 42+ in Lost In France as 'Carol Rudd'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jun 23 1998
Poster of Operation Good Guys
Operation Good Guys
Gillian Taylforth was 42+ in Operation Good Guys
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 29 1997
Poster of Ready Steady Cook
Ready Steady Cook
Gillian Taylforth was 39+ in Ready Steady Cook as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 24 1994
Poster of The Knock
The Knock
Gillian Taylforth was 38+ in The Knock
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 10 1994
Poster of Behind The Screen
Behind The Screen
Gillian Taylforth was 33+ in Behind The Screen
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 24 1988
Poster of Casualty
Casualty
Gillian Taylforth was 31+ in Casualty as 'Gloria, Justine Walker MP'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 06 1986
Poster of EastEnders
EastEnders
Gillian Taylforth was 29+ in EastEnders as 'Kathy Mitchell, Kathy, Kathy Beale, Kathy Cotton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 19 1985
Poster of On Safari
On Safari
Gillian Taylforth was 26+ in On Safari
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 16 1982
Poster of Hi-de-Hi!
Hi-de-Hi!
Gillian Taylforth was 25+ in Hi-de-Hi! as 'Rose'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 19 1981
Poster of Sink or Swim
Sink or Swim
Gillian Taylforth was 25+ in Sink or Swim
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 04 1980
Poster of The Gentle Touch
The Gentle Touch
Gillian Taylforth was 24+ in The Gentle Touch
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 11 1980
Poster of Minder
Minder
Gillian Taylforth was 24+ in Minder as 'Girl in Pub'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 29 1979
Poster of Shelley
Shelley
Gillian Taylforth was 23+ in Shelley
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 12 1979
Poster of An Audience with...
An Audience with...
Gillian Taylforth was 22+ in An Audience with... as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 1978
Poster of The Rag Trade
The Rag Trade
Gillian Taylforth was 22+ in The Rag Trade
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 11 1977
Poster of Play for Today
Play for Today
Gillian Taylforth was 15+ in Play for Today as 'Mavis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970