Gillian Kearney
Biography
Gillian Louise Kearney is an English actress born on May 9, 1972. She is best known for her television roles, which include playing Debbie McGrath in Brookside and the spin-off series Damon and Debbie. Her additional television credits include the roles of Jessica Harrison in Casualty and Emma Barton in Emmerdale. According to database records, she has accumulated thirty-two known acting credits throughout her career.
Career overview
Gillian Louise Kearney is an English actress born on May 9, 1972. She has 32 known acting credits. Her television career includes notable roles across several British television programs.
She is best known for playing the character Debbie McGrath in the television series Brookside as well as its spin-off program Damon and Debbie. Her television work also features roles as Jessica Harrison in the series Casualty and Emma Barton in the long-running soap opera Emmerdale.
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Full Filmography
34 titles- Sealed with a Kiss (2015) as Ginny
- Harrigan (2013) as Bridie Wheland
- Breakthrough (2013) as Judith
- Macbeth (2011)
- Justice (2011) as Louise Scanlon
- Moving On (2009) as Danielle
- Primeval (2007) as Valerie Irwin
- Lilies (2007) as Miss Bird
- The Other Half (2006) as Holly Lamanuzzi
- Shameless (2004) as Sue
- Blue Murder (2003) as Lesley Tulley
- The Forsyte Saga (2002) as June Forsyte
- The Real Jane Austen (2002) as Jane Austen
- Murder in Mind (2001) as Catrin Palmer
- Black Cab (2000) as Phil
- In His Life: The John Lennon Story (2000) as Cynthia Lennon
- Sex, Chips & Rock n' Roll (1999) as Ellie
- Hope and Glory (1999) as Kitty Burton
- Sex, Chips & Rock n' Roll (1999)
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Jay Nash
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as WPC Jay Nash
- The Ruby Ring (1997) as Elizabeth Langley
- Hetty Wainthropp Investigates (1996) as Debra Woolmer
- The Tide of Life (1996) as Emily Kennedy
- Heartbeat (1992) as Susan Watkins
- Pebble Mill (1991) as Self
- The Final Frame (1990) as Cassy
- Shirley Valentine (1989) as Young Shirley
- This Morning (1988) as Self
- Damon and Debbie (1987) as Debbie McGrath
- Casualty (1986) as Mandy
- Casualty (1986) as Jessica Harrison
- Brookside (1982)
- Emmerdale (1972) as Emma Barton
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Gillian Kearney best known for?
Gillian Kearney is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Sorcerer (1977), Moving On (2009), Primeval (2007), Lilies (2007).
When and where was Gillian Kearney born?
Gillian Kearney was born on May 9, 1972.
How many credits does Gillian Kearney have?
Gillian Kearney has accumulated over 34 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1972 to 2015.
What is Gillian Kearney's background in cinema and television?
Gillian Louise Kearney is an English actress born on May 9, 1972. She is best known for her television roles, which include playing Debbie McGrath in Brookside and the spin-off series Damon and Debbie. Her additional television credits include the roles of Jessica Harrison in Casualty and Emma Barton in Emmerdale. Acco...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Murder in Mind (2001) as Catrin Palmer — aged about 29
- The Forsyte Saga (2002) as June Forsyte — aged about 30
- Shameless (2004) as Sue — aged about 32
- Primeval (2007) as Valerie Irwin — aged about 35
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Jay Nash — aged about 25
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as WPC Jay Nash — aged about 25
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