Gillian Taylforth

Quick Facts

Full Name	Gillian Taylforth
Occupation	Soap Opera Actress
Date Of Birth	Aug 14, 1955(1955-08-14)
Age	69
Birthplace	Islington
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Leo

Gillian Taylforth Biography

Gillian Taylforth is one of the most popular and richest Soap Opera Actress who was born on August 14, 1955 in Islington, England, United Kingdom. English soap actress who played the role for Kath the soap star on EastEnders for 15 years. She also was Sandy in Hollyoaks from 2013 until 2014.

She and Barbara Windsor had two of the longest tenures on EastEnders.as well as Barbara Windsor had two of the longest runs on EastEnders.

Taylforth attended William Tyndale Junior School, Barnsbury Secondary School for Girls, Kingsway College of Further Education and the Anna Scher Theatre School in London. She started her acting career in the 1970s and before securing her big break she worked as a secretary between minor roles. Early television appearances include roles in the BBC comedy Hi-de-Hi!, Shelley, Play for Today, On Safari, Minder, Sink or Swim and The Rag Trade. In 1980, she won the role of Sherry in the film The Long Good Friday, which proved to be extremely successful at the box office.

Taylforth is the sister of actress Kim Taylforth. During her time in EastEnders, she dated her fellow castmate Nick Berry, who played Simon Wicks. She began a relationship with Geoff Knights in the late 1980s. The couple lived in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire and later in Arrington, Cambridgeshire. She gave birth to their daughter in 1992. In 1996 she suffered a miscarriage, and less than a year later doctors told her that the baby she was carrying had severe abnormalities and she was advised to terminate the pregnancy.” In 1999, she became a mother for a second time.

She had two kids along with Geoff Knights.

Gillian Taylforth Net Worth

Gillian Taylforth is one of the richest Soap Opera Actress from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Gillian Taylforth 's net worth $15 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She was secretary prior to securing her first role as an actor in the 1970’s.

She played a prominent role in The Bill and Footballers’ Wives.

Gillian Taylforth (born 14 August 1955) is an English actress. She is best known for her role as Kathy Beale on the BBC soap opera EastEnders, and has also appeared as Jackie Pascoe-Webb on ITV’s Footballers’ Wives (2002–2006), and more recently as Sgt. Nikki Wright in ITV’s The Bill (2006–08). She has also appeared in film during her early career, has presented on ITV’s Loose Women and appeared as a celebrity contestant on Strictly Come Dancing in 2008.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Gillian Taylforth height 5 ft 7 in Gillian weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Gillian Taylforth Dating?

According to our records, Gillian Taylforth is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Gillian Taylforth’s is not dating anyone.

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Kathy is one of the longest running characters to feature in the soap. She made a brief return in 1999 for the storyline to aid the departure of her brother-in-law Grant, played by actor Ross Kemp. Kathy left Albert Square again on 6 January 2000.

Facts & Trivia

Gillian Ranked on the list of most popular Soap Opera Actress. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Gillian Taylforth celebrates birthday on August 14 of every year.

In 2006, she played the role of Mandy Searle in the comedy/drama Jane Hall and she also has appeared as a recurring panellist on ITV’s topical chat-show Loose Women (2000, 2006 and 2008). She won a regular part in ITV’s police drama The Bill playing Sergeant Nikki Wright, and made her first screen appearance on 8 November 2006. Taylforth left the role in 2008.

What's happened to Gillian Taylforth?

Gillian Taylforth
Years active| 1974–present
Height| 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)

How old is Gillian Taylforth in real life?

In real life, actress Gillian is 67 years of age as of last month, making her five years younger than her famous character.

What age is Gillian Telford?

67 years (August 14, 1955)

Is Kim Taylforth related to Gillian Taylforth?

Kim Taylforth is an English actress. She is the sister of EastEnders actress Gillian Taylforth. She trained in acting at the Anna Scher Theatre School in Islington. Her earliest TV appearance was in the BBC sitcom, Steptoe and Son, when she was 15 years old.

Why did Kathy leave EastEnders?

Taylforth opted to leave the serial in 1997 and Kathy departed on 10 April 1998 after deciding to move to South Africa with Ben. The character returned for two separate guest stints in 1999, making her departure on 6 January 2000.