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- Gillian Taylforth was born on August 14, 1955 in London, England, UK. She is an actress, known for The Long Good Friday (1980), Footballers' Wives (2002) and Messiah (2001).
- ChildrenJessica Rae
- ParentsRonald Frederick TaylforthMargaret Doris Borer
- RelativesKim Taylforth(Sibling)
- Was originally chosen to play Sue Osman in EastEnders (1985) before producers decided to cast her as the younger character Kathy Beale and Sandy Ratcliff as Sue.
- As of 2026 she is the third longest serving actress in the history of EastEnders (1985) (behind only June Brown and Letitia Dean), having played the character Kathy Beale for a total of 26 years (initially from 1985 until 2000, and then from 2015 onwards).
- Appeared in a 1983 public information film urging motorists not to drink and drive with the slogan "Fancy a jar, forget the car".
- Is just 13 years older than Adam Woodyatt, who plays her son on EastEnders (1985).
- Was in a long-term relationship with Geoff Knights from November 1986 to June 2009. During their time together they had a daughter, Jessica Rae (born February 1992), and a son, Harrison Knights (born April 1999).
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