Gillian Wright

Soap Opera Actress

Birthday December 7, 1959

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace England

Age 64 years old

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About

Most well known for her portrayal of Jean Slater on the popular British soap opera EastEnders, she is also notable for her appearances on The Bill and Dalziel & Pascoe. Also an accomplished stage actress, she co-founded an award-winning performance troupe called the Pilot Theatre.

Before Fame

She earned a bachelor's degree in English, theatre, and dance from Bretton Hall College.

Trivia

Early in her career, she voiced the character of Mrs. Stone in an episode of the children's series ChuckleVision.

Family Life

She grew up in Bermondsey, South London, England.

Associated With

Actress Lacey Turner played Wright's EastEnders character's daughter, Stacey Slater.