Linda Henry
Biography
Linda Varilis, professionally known as Linda Henry, is an English actress born on August 24, 1959, in Peckham, London, England, United Kingdom. She is recognized for her television roles, including Yvonne Atkins in the ITV drama Bad Girls and Shirley Carter in the BBC soap opera EastEnders, a role she began playing in 2006. Earlier, she appeared in EastEnders as the original Lorraine Salter, the mother of Mandy Salter, from 1991 to 1992. Her additional television credits include Cracker in 1995, Prime Suspect in 1997, and Trial and Retribution in 1998. In film, she appeared in Beautiful Thing in 1996 and The Business in 2005.
Career overview
Linda Varilis, professionally known as Linda Henry, is an English actress born on August 24, 1959, in Peckham, London, England, United Kingdom. She is widely known for her television work, including her portrayal of Yvonne Atkins in the ITV drama Bad Girls and her role as Shirley Carter in the BBC soap opera EastEnders, which she has played since 2006. Prior to taking on the role of Shirley Carter, she previously appeared in EastEnders as the original Lorraine Salter, the mother of Mandy Salter, played by Nicola Stapleton, from 1991 to 1992.
In addition to her long-running soap opera and drama roles, her television credits include appearances in Cracker in 1995, Prime Suspect in 1997, and Trial and Retribution in 1998. Alongside her television work, she has also appeared in feature films, including Beautiful Thing in 1996 and The Business in 2005. With a career spanning multiple decades across both film and television, she has built a substantial body of acting credits.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
27 titles- EastEnders: Secrets from the Square (2020) as Herself
- The Business (2005) as Shirley
- Bad Girls (1999)
- Bad Girls (1999) as Yvonne Atkins
- Trial & Retribution (1997) as Marilyn Spark
- Born to Run (1997) as Judith
- The Vanishing Man (1997) as Olivia
- Beautiful Thing (1996) as Sandra Gangel
- Cracker (1993) as Mrs Perry
- Shooting Stars (1993) as Self
- Don't Leave Me This Way (1993) as Janet Weir
- A Touch of Frost (1992) as Sue Venables
- Prime Suspect (1991) as Forensic Scientist
- Yellowbacks (1990) as Carol Fairwater
- Birds of a Feather (1989) as Viv McCarthy
- The Nineteenth Hole (1989) as Council Tenant
- The Play on One (1988) as Carol Fairwater
- Eurocops (1988) as Linda Jackson
- For Queen & Country (1988) as Kim
- The Yob (1988) as Jackie
- Love Birds (1988) as Barbara
- Rockliffe's Babies (1987) as Sharon Hagerty
- Casualty (1986) as Diane Daw
- EastEnders (1985) as Shirley Carter
- Screen Two (1985) as Barbara
- The Young Ones (1982) as Girl at party
- The Comic Strip Presents... (1982) as Jackie
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Linda Henry best known for?
Linda Henry is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Bad Girls (1999), Bad Girls (1999), Big Momma's House 2 (2006), Ben 10: Alien Swarm (2009).
When and where was Linda Henry born?
Linda Henry was born on August 24, 1959 in Peckham, London, England, UK.
How many credits does Linda Henry have?
Linda Henry has accumulated over 27 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1982 to 2020.
What is Linda Henry's background in cinema and television?
Linda Varilis, professionally known as Linda Henry, is an English actress born on August 24, 1959, in Peckham, London, England, United Kingdom. She is recognized for her television roles, including Yvonne Atkins in the ITV drama Bad Girls and Shirley Carter in the BBC soap opera EastEnders, a role she began playing in ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Young Ones (1982) as Girl at party — aged about 22
- Prime Suspect (1991) as Forensic Scientist — aged about 31
- Shooting Stars (1993) as Self — aged about 33
- Bad Girls (1999) — aged about 39
- Bad Girls (1999) as Yvonne Atkins — aged about 39
- A Touch of Frost (1992) as Sue Venables — aged about 32
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