- Born
- Height5′ 1″ (1.55 m)
- Eileen Derbyshire was born on October 6, 1931 in Urmston, Manchester, England, UK. She is an actress, known for Coronation Street (1960), Coronation Street: A Christmas Corrie (2012) and All Star Comedy Carnival (1969). She was previously married to Thomas Holt.
- SpouseThomas Holt(April 1, 1965 - February 2021) (his death, 1 child)
- Children
- She is the second longest serving cast member on "Coronation Street" after William Roache. Her first appearance was in the episode broadcast on Friday 27 January 1961, seven weeks after the series' debut.
- Adlington, Cheshire, England
- Has 3 grandchildren via son Oliver.
- She was awarded the MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2010 Queen's Birthday Honours List for her services to Drama.
- Gave birth to her only child at age 35, a son Oliver Charles Thomas Holt on 22 May 1966. Child's father is her husband, Thomas Holt. Now known as Ollie Holt, he is a sports journalist.
- [on being awarded the MBE in June 2010] I'm astounded.
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