Jesse Birdsall

Quick Facts

Full Name	Jesse Birdsall
Occupation	Soap Opera Actor
Date Of Birth	Feb 13, 1963(1963-02-13)
Age	61
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Aquarius

Jesse Birdsall Biography

Jesse Birdsall is one of the most popular and richest Soap Opera Actor who was born on February 13, 1963 in England, United Kingdom. He is famous for his performances in the BBC1 soap shows Eldorado (as Marcus Tandy) and Hollyoaks (as Fraser Black) He is also known for his character of Nick Beckett in the action and sci-fi show Bugs.

He was paired with He was cast opposite Emily Lloyd in the acclaimed 1987 film Wish You Were Here. in the critically acclaimed film of 1987 Wish You Were Here.

As a child, Birdsall attended the Anna Scher children’s theatre school in Islington, and in his teens appeared in Nanette Newman’s children’s cooking programme Fun Food Factory and in several television plays and series, usually with his trademark rockabilly look. He had one line as an extra (“Watch it mate!”) in an episode of Minder from 1980 entitled “Don’t Tell Them Willie Boy was Here”. In 1982 he starred alongside singer Hazel O’Connor in the TV drama series set in a nightclub called Jangles. He first came to wider public attention in the serial Annika in 1984, his first notable television role. He then subsequently appeared in the films Wish You Were Here (1987), directed by David Leland and co-starring Emily Lloyd, Getting It Right (1989), and Beyond Bedlam (1994). Another notable television role was his portrayal of slick playboy Marcus Tandy in the BBC1 soap opera Eldorado, which ran for just one year from 1992 to 1993 and came to be thought of as a notable flop. Nonetheless, the amount of coverage the programme received for its perceived low quality and lack of success would gain Birdsall much exposure, and from 1995 to 1999 he played one of the lead characters in another BBC1 programme, the successful futuristic action/adventure series Bugs.

The son of Penguin Books designer Derek Birdsall, Birdsall attended Hampstead School in north London. He has been married to Only Fools and Horses actress Gwyneth Strong, with whom he has two children, since 15 July 2000.

The son of the world- well-known graphic artist Derek Birdsall, he spent his childhood living in London, England. His union with actress Gwyneth Strong was announced in 2000 and gave birth to two children.

Jesse Birdsall Net Worth

Jesse Birdsall is one of the richest Soap Opera Actor from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jesse Birdsall 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

At the beginning of his career He appeared on a children’s cooking show that was hosted by Nanette Newman. He also appeared uncredited in an episode from the TV show Minder. His first big role came in the mini-series Annika.

He was a guest star as a guest-star in Midsomer Murders.

Jesse Birdsall (born 13 February 1963) is an English actor, known for his role as Marcus Tandy in the BBC1 soap opera Eldorado, his role in the adventure series Bugs (1995–1999) as Nick Beckett, his role in Footballers’ Wives as football manager, Roger Webb between 2004 and 2006, and his roles as Fraser Black in Hollyoaks and as villain Ron Gregory in a few episodes of The Bill.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Jesse Birdsall height 5 ft 11 in Jesse weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Jesse Birdsall Dating?

According to our records, Jesse Birdsall married to Gwyneth Strong (m. 2000). As of December 1, 2023, Jesse Birdsall’s is not dating anyone.

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Birdsall played the role of Fraser Black in Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks but left the show in spring 2014 following a whodunit storyline in which he was murdered.

Facts & Trivia

Jesse Ranked on the list of most popular Soap Opera Actor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Jesse Birdsall celebrates birthday on February 13 of every year.

Top Facts about Jesse Birdsall

1. Jesse Birdsall is a British actor born in 1963.
2. He has appeared in over 50 TV shows and films.
3. Birdsall played the lead role in the TV series “Bugs”.
4. He also starred in the popular soap opera “EastEnders”.
5. In addition to acting, he is a trained martial artist.
6. Birdsall has worked with acclaimed directors such as Ken Loach.
7. He was nominated for a BAFTA award for his role in “The Bill”.
8. The actor has also performed on stage in various productions.
9. Birdsall is known for his distinctive voice and rugged looks.
10. He continues to work regularly in film and television today.

Who did Jesse Birdsall play in EastEnders?

He had a small role in the BBC One soap opera EastEnders in August 2012, playing John Hewland , jilted fiancé of Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean), in two episodes.

How old is Jesse Birdsall?

59 years (February 13, 1963)

Why was Eldorado Cancelled?

Some involved in the programme’s production believe that the motives for cancellation were mainly political ; they believe that Eldorado was not representative of the more serious image of the BBC that incoming management wished to present, particularly in light of the forthcoming renewal of the BBC Charter.

What happened to the set of Eldorado?

THE set of Eldorado has been left as a ghost town a quarter of a century on. The Spanish-set soap – which aired on BBC One for a year in the 90s- had a purpose-built £10million pound set on the sunny Costa Del Sol, but the glam location has been left to rot after the show came to an end 24 years ago.

What has Jesse Birdsall been in?

Movies and TV shows