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Samantha Womack

Acting Born Nov 2, 1972 Brighton, East Sussex, England, UK 45 credits
45
Total Credits
2024
47 Years Career Span
22
Vault Titles
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Key Co-Stars

Biography

Samantha Zoe Womack, also known as Samantha Janus and Samantha Zoe, is an English actress, singer, and director who works in television and on stage. Born on November 2, 1972, in Brighton, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom, she has 45 known acting credits in the movie and television database. Her career includes notable television roles such as Mandy Wilkins in Game On in the mid-1990s and Ronnie Mitchell in Eastenders in recent years. She also represented the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 1991. Additionally, she appeared in the 2006 film Dead Man's Cards as the character Kris, credited under the name Samantha Janus.

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Career

Career overview

Samantha Zoe Womack, also known as Samantha Janus and Samantha Zoe, is an English actress, singer, and director who has worked across television and stage. Born in Brighton, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom, on November 2, 1972, she has amassed 45 known acting credits throughout her career.

In the mid-1990s, she made her name playing the role of Mandy Wilkins in Game On. In subsequent years, she became best known for playing the role of Ronnie Mitchell in Eastenders. In addition to her television work in series, her acting credits include feature films, such as appearing as Kris under the name Samantha Janus in the 2006 crime, action, and drama film Dead Man's Cards. Beyond her acting in television and film, she represented the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 1991.

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Career timeline

The Marlow Murder Club
The A-Z of Eurovision
Gareth Thomas: HIV and Me
The Best of EastEnders
Richard Osman's House of GamesKingsman: The Golden CircleHarry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule
John Bishop: In Conversation with...
Kingsman: The Secret Service
One Night in Istanbul
Tipping Point: Lucky Stars
Famous, Rich And In The Slums with Comic Relief
Celebrity JuiceAll Star Mr & Mrs
Forgiven
Dead Man's CardsHome Again
Who Do You Think You Are?The Baby Juice ExpressLighthouse Hill
The Afternoon PlayStrange
Richard & JudyFriday Night with Jonathan RossJudge John Deed
Cinderella: The ITV Pantomime
Loose Women
Liverpool 1Babes in the WoodUp 'n' UnderImogen's Face
Deadly Instincts
Silent Witness
Game OnSharman
Pie in the Sky
Shooting Stars
A Murder of Quality
Jekyll & Hyde
Press Gang
EastEndersEastEnders
The Bill
Minder

Full Filmography

45 titles
  • The Marlow Murder Club (2024) as Caroline Wingrove
  • The A-Z of Eurovision (2020) as Self - Contestant (archive footage)
  • Gareth Thomas: HIV and Me (2019) as Herself
  • The Best of EastEnders (2018) as Ronnie Mitchell (archive footage)
  • Richard Osman's House of Games (2017) as Self - Contestant
  • Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017) as Michelle
  • Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule (2017) as Self
  • John Bishop: In Conversation with... (2016) as Self
  • Kingsman: The Secret Service (2015) as Michelle Unwin
  • One Night in Istanbul (2014) as Carmella Jones
  • Tipping Point: Lucky Stars (2013) as Self - Contestant
  • Famous, Rich And In The Slums with Comic Relief (2011) as Herself
  • Celebrity Juice (2008) as Self
  • All Star Mr & Mrs (2008)
  • Forgiven (2007) as Kate
  • Dead Man's Cards (2006) as Kris (as Samantha Janus)
  • Home Again (2006)
  • Who Do You Think You Are? (2004) as Self
  • The Baby Juice Express (2004) as Trixie (as Samantha Janus)
  • Lighthouse Hill (2004) as Jennifer Ainsworth (as Samantha Janus)
  • The Afternoon Play (2003) as Emma Priestley
  • Strange (2003) as Jude Atkins
  • Richard & Judy (2001) as Self
  • Friday Night with Jonathan Ross (2001) as Self
  • Judge John Deed (2001)
  • Cinderella: The ITV Pantomime (2000) as Cinderella
  • Loose Women (1999) as Self
  • Liverpool 1 (1998) as DC Isobel de Pauli
  • Babes in the Wood (1998)
  • Up 'n' Under (1998) as Hazel Scott
  • Imogen's Face (1998) as Imogen
  • Deadly Instincts (1997) as Louise
  • Silent Witness (1996) as DI Kate Ashton
  • Game On (1995) as Amanda 'Mandy' Wilkins
  • Sharman (1995) as Jane
  • Pie in the Sky (1994) as Nichola
  • Shooting Stars (1993) as Self
  • A Murder of Quality (1991) as Alice Lawry
  • Jekyll & Hyde (1990) as Young Maid (Margaret) (as Samantha Janus)
  • Press Gang (1989) as Waitress
  • EastEnders (1985) as Ronnie Mitchell
  • EastEnders (1985) as Ronnie Branning
  • The Bill (1984)
  • Minder (1979) as Marian
  • An Audience with... (1978) as Self

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Samantha Womack best known for?

Samantha Womack is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Marlow Murder Club (2024), Richard Osman's House of Games (2017), Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017), Kingsman: The Secret Service (2015).

When and where was Samantha Womack born?

Samantha Womack was born on November 2, 1972 in Brighton, East Sussex, England, UK.

How many credits does Samantha Womack have?

Samantha Womack has accumulated over 45 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1978 to 2024.

What is Samantha Womack's background in cinema and television?

Samantha Zoe Womack, also known as Samantha Janus and Samantha Zoe, is an English actress, singer, and director who works in television and on stage. Born on November 2, 1972, in Brighton, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom, she has 45 known acting credits in the movie and television database. Her career includes not...