English movie stars born in 1961
Here are 8 famous actresses from England were born in 1961:
Pippa Haywood
Pippa Haywood (May 6, 1961 Hatfield, Hertfordshire-) otherwise known as Philippa Haywood or Phillipa Haywood is an English actor.
Pippa Haywood is best known for her work in television, having appeared in numerous popular shows such as "Green Wing," "Silent Witness," and "The Brittas Empire." She has also had recurring roles in several long-running series including "Prisoners' Wives," "Scott & Bailey," and "The Body Farm."
In addition to her television work, Haywood has appeared in a number of films including "An American Werewolf in London," "The Oxford Murders," and "The Paradise Club." She has also worked extensively as a voice actor, lending her voice to several acclaimed radio dramas and audiobooks.
Haywood began her acting career in the 1980s and has since become a highly respected figure in the British entertainment industry. She has received critical acclaim for her performances in both comedic and dramatic roles and has been nominated for several awards throughout her career.
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Sarah Sutton
Sarah Sutton (December 12, 1961 Basingstoke-) is an English actor.
She is best known for her role as Nyssa in the popular BBC television series Doctor Who. Sutton began her acting career at a young age, attending the Royal Ballet School before pursuing a career in acting. In addition to her Doctor Who role, Sutton has appeared in a variety of television shows and films such as The Crucible and The Bill. She continues to act and has also worked as a voiceover artist, providing her voice for various audio dramas and cartoons. Sutton is also known for her involvement in charitable work, particularly in support of animal welfare and conservation efforts.
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Kim Appleby
Kim Appleby (August 28, 1961 Stoke Newington-) a.k.a. Appleby, Kim is an English singer, actor and singer-songwriter. Her child is called Sharma Appleby.
Kim Appleby gained fame in the late 80s as one-half of the pop duo Mel and Kim, alongside her late sister. The sisters had several hits in the UK and abroad, including "Respectable" and "F.L.M." After her sister's untimely death, Kim pursued a solo career, releasing her debut album "Kim Appleby" in 1990 which spawned the hit single "Don't Worry". She released two more albums in the 90s, "Breakaway" and "Gently", before taking a break from music to focus on acting. She appeared in several TV shows and stage productions, including a stint in the West End production of "Leader of the Pack". In recent years, she has made a return to music, performing at retro music festivals across the UK.
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Dee C. Lee
Dee C. Lee (June 6, 1961 Balham-) a.k.a. D.C. Lee or Diane Catherine Sealy is an English singer and actor. Her children are called Leah Weller and Nathaniel Weller.
Dee C. Lee gained fame as a backup singer for the pop group Wham! in the early 1980s. She also worked with other prominent artists such as The Style Council, Paul McCartney, and The Communards. In 1985, she released her debut album, " Shrine", which included the hit single "See the Day". She went on to release several more albums and continued to collaborate with various musicians throughout the years.
Aside from her music career, Dee C. Lee also pursued acting and appeared in films such as "Absolute Beginners" and "The Fruit Machine". She also performed on stage in the West End production of "The Who's Tommy". Lee has been in a long-term relationship with musician Paul Weller, with whom she has two children, Leah and Nathaniel.
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Elizabeth McKechnie
Elizabeth McKechnie (March 16, 1961 Isle of Wight-) a.k.a. Elizabeth McKecknie, Elizabeth McKenchie, Elizabeth "Liz" McKechnie or Liz McKechnie is an English actor.
She is best known for her roles in British television shows such as "Peak Practice", "The Bill", and "Holby City". McKechnie started her career in theatre and has performed on stage in productions including "The Importance of Being Earnest" and "Journey's End". She has also appeared in films such as "Looters, Tooters and Sawn-Off Shooters" (2014) and "Riverside" (2019). In addition to acting, McKechnie is a voiceover artist and has lent her voice to various projects including commercials, video games, and audiobooks. Outside of her career, McKechnie is an animal lover and a supporter of various animal welfare organizations.
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Julie T. Wallace
Julie T. Wallace (May 28, 1961 Wimbledon-) also known as Julie Therese Wallace or Julie Wallace is an English actor.
She is best known for her roles in the films "The Living Daylights" (1987), "Biggles: Adventures in Time" (1986) and "The Princess Diaries" (2001). Wallace studied at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in London and began her acting career in theater productions. In addition to her work in film, she has also appeared on numerous television shows including "The Bill" and "Doctors". Wallace has received critical acclaim for her performances on stage in productions such as "The Killing of Sister George" and "A Streetcar Named Desire". She continues to act in both film and theater, and has also worked as a voice actor in various animated series and video games.
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Sarah Hollis Andrews
Sarah Hollis Andrews (September 30, 1961 London-) is an English actor.
She is best known for her roles in various British television series, including "Coronation Street" and "EastEnders," where she played major characters. Andrews has also appeared in several stage productions, including "Les Misérables" and "The Phantom of the Opera" in London's West End. In addition to acting, Andrews is also a trained singer and has released several albums.
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Morwenna Banks
Morwenna Banks (September 1, 1961 Redruth-) a.k.a. Morwenna Tamsin Banks, Morwena Banks or Banks is an English comedian, screenwriter, television producer, actor and voice actor. She has two children, Dolly Loveday Baddiel and Ezra Beckett Baddiel.
Banks began her career in comedy as a performer in the late 1980s and early 1990s, appearing on sketch shows like "Absolutely" and "Red Dwarf". She later transitioned to writing and producing, working on shows such as "The Armando Iannucci Shows" and "Skins". Banks is also a talented voice actor, having provided voices for a number of animated series and films, including "Peppa Pig", "The Amazing World of Gumball", and "Brave". In addition to her work in the entertainment industry, Banks is a committed philanthropist and has been involved in a number of charitable causes throughout her career, including the Children's Hospital Trust and Comic Relief.
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