Emma Forbes
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- May 14, 1965 in Hammersmith, London, England, UK
- Age
- 61
- Active Years
- 1976–2006 (31 Years)
- Total Credits
- 17 credits in database
Biography
Emma Forbes is a British actress born on May 14, 1965, in Hammersmith, London, England, UK. She is the daughter of Nanette Newman and Bryan Forbes. Forbes has appeared in a total of 16 acting credits. She presented the cooking slot on Going Live! and co-presented the BBC children's show Live & Kicking with Andi Peters from 1993 to 1996. Forbes also presented ITV's teenage problem show Speakeasy and hosted a Meridian Television revival of the panel show What's My Line? from 1994 to 1996. Additionally, she voiced Mummy Hippo in the children's animated series Peppa Pig.
Career overview
Emma Forbes began her television career presenting the cooking segment on Going Live!. She then co-presented the BBC children's show Live & Kicking with Andi Peters from 1993 through to 1996. During this time, she also presented ITV's teenage problem show Speakeasy.
In addition to her presenting work, Forbes hosted a revival of the panel show What's My Line? on Meridian Television from 1994 to 1996. Her mother, Nanette Newman, had previously been a regular panellist on the 1970s BBC version of the show. Forbes has also provided voice acting for the character Mummy Hippo in the animated series Peppa Pig.
Forbes's acting credits are extensive, with 16 known credits to her name. Her acting work is a significant part of her career, and she has established herself as a versatile performer in a variety of roles.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
17 titles- The Alan Titchmarsh Show (2007) as Self
- Celebrity Masterchef (2006)
- It Started with Swap Shop (2006) as Self
- Multi-Coloured Saturdays (1996)
- No Sleep 'Til Sheffield: Pulp Go Public (1995) as Self - Live & Kicking Presenter (uncredited)
- Ready, Steady, Cook (1994) as Self - Contestant
- Ready, Steady, Cook (1994) as Self - Guest
- Talking Telephone Numbers (1994)
- Shooting Stars (1993) as Self
- Live & Kicking (1993) as Self - Presenter
- Star Pets (1992)
- Pebble Mill (1991) as Self
- Press Gang (1989) as Female Reporter
- Going Live! (1987) as Self
- Countdown (1982)
- An Audience with... (1978) as Self
- The Slipper and the Rose (1976) as Bridesmaid (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Emma Forbes best known for?
Emma Forbes is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Ghost in the Shell 2.0 (2008), Celebrity Masterchef (2006), Ready, Steady, Cook (1994), Ready, Steady, Cook (1994).
When and where was Emma Forbes born?
Emma Forbes was born on May 14, 1965 in Hammersmith, London, England, UK.
How many credits does Emma Forbes have?
Emma Forbes has 17 film and television credits listed on archytele, with work dated between 1976 and 2006.
What is Emma Forbes's background in cinema and television?
Emma Forbes is a British actress born on May 14, 1965, in Hammersmith, London, England, UK. She is the daughter of Nanette Newman and Bryan Forbes. Forbes has appeared in a total of 16 acting credits. She presented the cooking slot on Going Live! and co-presented the BBC children's show Live & Kicking with Andi Peters ...
Emma Forbes by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Ready, Steady, Cook (1994) as Self - Contestant — aged about 29
- Ready, Steady, Cook (1994) as Self - Guest — aged about 29
- Shooting Stars (1993) as Self — aged about 28
- Press Gang (1989) as Female Reporter — aged about 24
- The Slipper and the Rose (1976) as Bridesmaid (uncredited) — aged about 11
- Celebrity Masterchef (2006) — aged about 41
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