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Michelle Suzanne Dockery (born 15 December 1981) is an English actress and singer. She is best known for her role as Lady Mary Crawley in the ITV drama series Downton Abbey (2010-2015), for which she has been nominated for three consecutive Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award. She made her professional stage debut in His Dark Materials in 2004. For her role as Eliza Doolittle in the 2007 London revival of Pygmalion, she was nominated for the Evening Standard Award.- Jay Ali was born on 29 March 1982 in Barking and Dagenham, London, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Clock (2023), Carnival Row (2019) and Magnum P.I. (2018).
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Anatol Yusef (born 20 July 1978) is an English stage, film and television actor, writer, director. He is best known for his work at The Royal Shakespeare Company, for his portrayal of Meyer Lansky in the television series Boardwalk Empire, and Channel 4's Southcliffe. Yusef was born in London, UK. His father emigrated from Cyprus to London at the age of 11 while his mother was born in Bethnal Green, London.- Actor
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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 remembered as an excellent athlete. He wanted to be an actor from a young age and went on to study drama at the Webber Douglas Academy. He has rarely been out of work since leaving the academy in 1985, appearing on stage, in films, on television and in various adverts.
His first credited television appearance was in 1986, playing Graham Lodsworth in "Emmerdale Farm" (now "Emmerdale"). His most famous role to date was his award-winning portrayal of hardman Grant Mitchell in the popular BBC series "EastEnders".- Actress
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Carli Norris was born on 23 June 1974 in Barking, Essex, England, UK. She is an actress, known for EastEnders (1985), Holby City (1999) and Fanny Hill (2007). She has been married to Dominic Atkins since 16 June 2017. She was previously married to Gary Turner.- Charlotte Milchard was born on 13 December 1977 in Barking, London, England, UK. She is an actress, known for The Fourth Kind (2009), Scott and Sid (2021) and Giddy Stratospheres (2021).
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Rachel Adedeji was born on 22 August 1991 in Barking, Essex, England, UK. She is an actress, known for R.I.P.D. 2: Rise of the Damned (2022), Death in Paradise (2011) and Hard Home (2024). She has been married to Jason Finegan since 2015.- Alex Walkinshaw was born on 5 October 1974 in Barking, London, England, UK. He is an actor, known for The Bill (1984), A Touch of Frost (1992) and Waterloo Road (2006). He has been married to Sarah Walkinshaw since 20 June 2009. They have two children.
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One of the most instantly recognizable and influential guitarists in rock history, The Edge was born David Howell Evans, in Barking, Essex, in 1961. When he was two years old the family moved to Dublin. During his childhood he learned how to play the guitar and the piano. In 1978, the Edge became the guitarist and keyboardist of U2. The Edge is still in the group, who have conquered the world for nearly 30 years.- Actor
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John Hasler was born on 21 April 1974 in Barking, London, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Brave (2012), T.Bag's Christmas Cracker (1988) and T.Bag's Christmas Ding Dong (1990).- Writer
- Actor
Jamali Maddix was born on 8 April 1991 in Barking and Dagenham, London, England, UK. He is a writer and actor, known for Hate Thy Neighbour (2016), Ladhood (2019) and Calico (2024).- Maggie Henderson was born on 17 June 1947 in Barking, Essex, England, UK. She is an actress, known for Are You Being Served? (1972), Doctor on the Go (1975) and The Professionals (1977).
- Bobby Moore was one of the most famous English football players. From 1958 to 1971 he played for West Ham United football club. He played 108 times for the English national team, of which he was captain from 1964 to 1973. He won the World Cup with England in 1966 and was awarded an O.B.E. (Officer of the Order of the British Empire). Moore retired in the 1977, after six seasons with Fulham F.C. He died in 1993 due to bowel cancer. The whole country mourned for him.
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Jamie Borthwick was born on 23 June 1994 in Barking, London, England, UK. He is an actor, known for EastEnders (1985), Children in Need 2010 (2010) and Children in Need (2015).- Actor
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Billy Bragg - the so-called 'Bard of Barking' - came to widespread attention as a sort of one-man Clash, busking around Britain, with a guitar and portable amp. Having briefly joined the Army, Bragg formed a punk band, Riff Raff, but it was not until he released his first mini-LP, "Life's a Riot" on the small Utility label, that he first troubled the UK charts with the protest EP, "Between the Wars". Further minor chart success followed (including an unlikely number 1 with a charity cover version of the Beatles' "She's Leaving Home" and a collaboration with members of REM) and critical acclaim was never far away. Bragg was a founder member of Red Wedge, the music coalition which supported the Labour Party in the 1987 election, and a supporter of many humanitarian and left-wing causes, but has since withdrawn overt support for New Labour. Settled down and with a small son, Jack, Bragg has completed the "William Bloke" LP and toured.- Megan McKenna was born on 26 September 1992 in Barking, London, England, UK. She is an actress, known for How to Make Her Cheat, Megan McKenna: High Heeled Shoes (2017) and The Funny Thing About... (2016).
- Actor
- Writer
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Potter Payper was born on 16 November 1990 in Barking, Greater London, England, UK. He is an actor and writer, known for Potter Payper - My Generation (2016), Casey's Story (2018) and Tunde Feat. Potter Payper: Back 2 Back (2023).- Actress
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Beatrice Shaw was born on 2 August 1908 in Barking, London, England, UK. She was an actress, known for ITV Play of the Week (1955), The Quatermass Conclusion (1979) and The Girl from Starship Venus (1975). She died on 1 December 1995 in Colchester, Essex, England, UK.- Director
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Michael Hayes was born on 3 April 1929 in Barking, Essex, England, UK. He was a director and producer, known for A for Andromeda (1961), The Promise (1969) and Thirty-Minute Theatre (1965). He was married to Jane Phillips and Mary Chester. He died on 16 September 2014 in England, UK.- Talent Agent
Bethan Evans was born on 13 November 1984 in Barking, Essex, England, UK. She is a talent agent.- Mike King was born on 25 April 1935 in Barking, London, England, UK. Mike was a writer, known for Jokers Wild (1969). Mike was married to Carol White. Mike died on 9 November 2018 in the UK.
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Ciaran Clancy was born on 16 November 1989 in Barking, Essex, England, UK. He is an actor and writer, known for Peaky Blinders (2013), Moving On (2009) and Our Girl (2013).- Bobby Zamora was born on 16 January 1981 in Barking, London, England, UK.
- Trained at The Hub Theatre School of Cornwall, St. Austell, England, and started out professionally after training by touring his own one-man show "Make Like A Spud and Chip!". Mark-Allan has been appearing in large and small theatres across the UK ever since, appearing in classical theatre with the works of the like of Shakespeare, Brecht, Stanislavsky and many others and also performing in newly written material from playwriters local to him, with works such as "The Amazon" and "The Vendetta" ( in which he portrayed Wyatt Earp ) which was his last professional stage engagement before the C19 pandemic. With a tall stature and mellifluous voice, he has carved a reputation as a thorough and realistic performer with experiences on every stage from the London Palladium to small and intimate dinner theatre.
- George Gilbey was born on 7 January 1984 in Barking, Essex, England, UK. He died on 27 March 2024 in Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, UK.
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Marc Atherfold was born on 11 September 1972 in Barking, Essex, England, UK. He is known for Snow White and the Huntsman (2012), Children of Men (2006) and V for Vendetta (2005).- John Hendy was born on 26 March 1971 in Barking, Essex, England, UK. He is an actor, known for East 17: Gold (1992), East 17 Feat. Gabrielle: If You Ever (1996) and East 17: House of Love - US Version (1993).
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YolanDa Brown was born on 4 October 1982 in Barking, London, England, UK. She is an actress, known for Handel's Messiah from English National Opera (2021), YolanDa's Band Jam (2019) and Songs of Praise (1961).- Editorial Department
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Deborah Kavanagh was born in Barking, Essex, England, UK. Deborah is known for Jurassic World Dominion (2022), No Time to Die (2021) and Hellboy (2019).- Gurpreet was born Barking, United Kingdom, 1979 and trained at LAMDA. He's an actor known for RSC's Twelfth Night. Andrew Lloyd Webber's Bombay Dreams. National Theatre production of Paradise. He has worked with Emma Rice and Tanika Gupta production Wha Wha Girls. His TV credits include. Eastenders. Casualty. A short with Jude Law.
- John Terry is an English professional football coach and former player who played as a centre back. He was previously captain of Chelsea F.C., the England National Football Team and Aston Villa F.C.; he was the assistant head coach at the latter.
A strong, tenacious, commanding and physical defender, Terry excelled in the air and was known for his aggressive tackling, positioning, leadership and his ability to read the game; he is considered to be one of the greatest central defenders of his generation. Terry was named UEFA Club Defender of the Year in 2005, 2008 and 2009, PFA Players' Player of the Year in 2005, and was included in the FIFPro World XI for five consecutive seasons, from 2005 to 2009. He was named in the all-star squad for the 2006 FIFA World Cup, the only English player to make the team.
Terry is Chelsea's most successful captain, having led them to five Premier League titles, four FA Cups, three League Cups, one UEFA Europa League and one UEFA Champions League title. He is one of five players to have made over 500 appearances for Chelsea and is also the club's all-time highest scoring defender. In 2007, he became the first captain to lift the FA Cup at the new Wembley Stadium in Chelsea's 1-0 win over Manchester United F.C., and also the first player to score an international goal there, scoring a header in England's 1-1 draw with Brazil. In his final season at Chelsea in 2017, he became the first ever player to captain a team to the Premier League title on five occasions.
Following his departure from Chelsea, Terry spent one season with Aston Villa F.C. in the EFL Championship before retiring, ultimately losing the 2018 Championship play-off final. He returned to Aston Villa a few months later as part of new manager Dean Smith's management team, the side went on to win the 2019 Championship play-off final to be promoted back to the Premier League. - Trevor Brooking was born on 2 October 1948 in Barking, London, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Match of the Day Live: UEFA Cup (1997), Pro Evolution Soccer 5 (2005) and Pro Evolution Soccer 2 (2002).
- Ricky Parkinson was born on 12 November 1972 in Barking, Essex, England, UK. He is an actor, known for McVicar (1980). He has been married to Noelene Large since 5 May 1997.
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Kris Gray was born in Barking Essex, the son of Dr. George Gray Ph.D. Astronomer, Artist, and Chemist and Betty Gray. He left school aged 17 and promptly left home not long after to seek his fortune as a musician, something his parent, particularly his father, were against. After a brush with the law a year later he was sent to Borstal where he spent 6 months in 1971, this would be the basis of his book 'Two's Up' written in 2011, the film 'Borstal' is very loosely based on it. In early 1972 with the band 'Grobbert and Duff' he wrote and recorded 'I Am, I Think' a one-off single that would become a Psych classic some forty years later.
After a short marriage that produced one son, Dylan, Kris became a single parent when the boy was aged just 2 years old. Whilst juggling single parenthood, working as a carpenter, shoe salesman and minicab driver amongst others Kris played with 'Hard Road', recording 2 albums as guitarist, vocalist, and principal songwriter. Due to covering 'The Same Way' a song by Fleetwood Mac's Peter Green Kris would meet the man who influenced his playing. Peter would come to live with Kris for a while during his comeback period in the early 80's. During this period Kris wrote the theme music for the BBC TV education series 'After Four' which he recorded as well with Peter playing Bass and Camel keyboard player Peter Bardens. Through Peter Kris is introduced to Brian Knight a one-time member of the fledgling Rolling Stones, Brian was making a comeback with a new album and needed a bass player and invited Kris to join his band. For the next 3 years Kris would tour extensively with Brian's band which featured a continuing change in line ups.
After the death of his father in 1983 Kris took some money left to his mother to open a Record shop in Barkingside Essex. It was here that he was introduced to Herb Miller, brother of bandleader Glen, which led to the recording of an album with Herb's Orchestra on acoustic guitar.
A regular customer in the shop, Paul Taylor, asked Kris to manage his Band 'Elixir' who was about to release their second album. He did this for a short time before the band broke up due to the lack of success of the new album. Having formed a publishing company to publish the Elixir material Kris went on to start managing other artists beginning with Chris Farlowe who he went on to manage, produce and play on his albums. Amongst other artists he went on to manage is Ian Hunter from Mott the Hoople, The Sweet, and The Edgar Broughton Band whom he also played bass with in the late 90s. Through working with Chris Farlowe he met Miller Anderson with whom he would record three albums and tour extensively.
Due to the magazine Record Collector's interest in the Grobbert and Duff single some 40 years after its release Kris was reunited with Tim Wyatt who had contributed backing vocals. Together they wrote and recorded an album 'Naming the Darkness' but due to personal differences, they parted company soon after its release.
In 2017 a film was made loosely based on the 'Two's Up' book of Kris' experiences in Borstal in 1971, it was renamed 'Borstal'. As well as co-writing the script Kris wrote and recorded most of the music for the soundtrack which is also available on CD.
He published 'A Mod's Story' in 2020 and a Children's book ' The Eye of Bastet in 2021. Kris is working on his memoirs of 50 years in the music industry to be published in 2023 with a new album of music to coincide with it- Jason Leonard was born on 14 August 1968 in Barking, London, England, UK. He is married to Sandra. They have two children.
- Daniel Tammet was born on 31 January 1979 in Barking, Essex, England, UK. He is a writer, known for The Universe and Me (2017), 60 Minutes (1968) and Quarks & Co. (1993).
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Ken Moule was born on 26 June 1925 in Barking, Essex, England, UK. He was an actor and composer, known for Secret Army (1977), All the World's a Stage (1984) and The Songwriters (1978). He died on 27 January 1986 in Marbella, Spain.- Actor
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Brian Poole was born on 3 November 1941 in Barking, Essex, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Ruben Brandt, Collector (2018), Just for Fun (1963) and Africa Shakes (1966). He has been married to Pamela Poole since 1968. They have two children.- Warren Chandler was born Warren Lee Chandler in Barking, Essex.
Raised in Chigwell, Essex, England, Warren became a writer almost by accident, writing video games articles as a hobby. As his work became more popular in the industry Warren was approached by a media company who tasked him to manage their entertainment portal.
This provided a way into the mainstream entertainment industry and from this point, Warren was a frequent writer for popular UK breakfast show, The Big Breakfast (1992), writing their video games segment, a contributor to The Wright Stuff (2000) and also a script writer on Games World (1993), writing dialogue actor/comedian _Bob Mills (II)_, and acting as technical consultant.
Warren now manages his own award winning online media company, whilst still working sporadically on scripts for amateur theatre productions.
His involvement in the TV and Film industry is limited to marketing video creation for online media, and co-ordinating all media aspects of the Marbella International Film Festival, as lead of their technical team. - Norman Ruff was born in November 1939 in Barking, Essex, England, UK. Norman died on 20 August 2017 in British Columbia, Canada.
- Andrew Hasley was born on 22 May 1972 in Barking, Essex, England, UK. He is an actor, known for The Asylum (2000) and Auton 2: Sentinel (1998).
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Terry de Havilland was born on 21 March 1938 in Barking, London, England, UK. He is known for Twiggy's Frock Exchange (2008), Britain's Next Top Model (2005) and Liberty of London (2013). He was married to Liz de Havilland. He died on 27 November 2019 in the UK.- Camera and Electrical Department
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Nicola Ly was born on 3 January 1985 in Barking, London, England, UK. She is known for Blood (2005) and Jacks (2007).- Actress
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Natasha Mace was born on 25 February 1993 in Barking & Dagenham, UK. She is an actress, known for Welcome to Essex (2018) and Abusing Protocol (2015). She has been married to Patrick Dawson since 7 August 2015. They have three children.- Lawrie Webb was born on 23 May 1899 in Barking, Essex, England, UK. He died on 4 December 1983 in Beccles, Suffolk, England, UK.
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Shelly Poole was born on 20 March 1972 in Barking, Essex, England, UK. She is a composer and actress, known for Starship Troopers (1997), Bridget Jones's Diary (2001) and The River King (2005).- Actor
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Ralph Bogard was born on 23 November 1979 in Barking, Essex, England, UK. He is an actor and writer, known for The Whip, Hard & Soft (2016) and Signs of an Affair (2017).