Jill Halfpenny

Birth Name:

Jill Halfpenny

Birth Place:

Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom

Profession

Actress, Producer, Soundtrack

Trained in acting at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art
Made her screen acting debut in the TV series "Byker Grove" at the age of 14
Was interested in theater from a young age and would often audition for roles in visiting productions at the Newcastle Playhouse
Quote: "I have amazing memories of ['Strictly Come Dancing']․ I've always wanted a career with lots of variety and I've been lucky enough to have that․ It's important to try different things․"
Quote: "[on "In the Club"] "The majority of dramas are male-led with maybe a couple of female characters․ It's brilliant that this show sees the women at the forefront of the story․""
Best known for playing Kate in "EastEnders" and Izzie Redpath in "Waterloo Road․"
Won the dance competition series "Strictly Come Dancing" in 2004 with partner Darren Bennett

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