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Patsy Kensit
Actor

Patsy Kensit

4 Mar 1968Born
58Age
89Credits
Lambeth, London, EnglandBirthplace

Biography

Patricia Jude Francis "Patsy" Kensit (born 4 March 1968) is an English actress, singer and model.

Beginning her career as a child actor, Kensit gained attention when she acted in a string of commercials for Birds Eye frozen peas. She went on to appear in films such as The Great Gatsby (1974), Gold (1974), Alfie Darling (1975), Hennessy (1975), The Blue Bird (1976) and Hanover Street (1979).

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In 1983 Kensit formed and became the lead singer of the pop band Eighth Wonder, which released the top-20 hits "I'm Not Scared" and "Cross My Heart" before disbanding in 1989.

Kensit achieved further success in her breakthrough role as Suzette in the musical film Absolute Beginners (1986) and as Rika van den Haas in Lethal Weapon 2 (1989) before starring in the films Twenty-One (1991), Blame It on the Bellboy (1992), Angels & Insects (1995) and Grace of My Heart (1996), and has since starred in a number of both big-budget and independent films.

Between 2004 and 2006, Kensit played Sadie King in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale, a role she reprised 20 years later from 2026 to 2027. She also played Faye Morton in the BBC One medical drama Holby City from 2007 to 2010, and again for an episode in 2019. Throughout 2023, she played Emma Harding in EastEnders.

Kensit was nominated for the Young Artist Award for Best Juvenile Actress in a Motion Picture for her role in Hanover Street (1979). In 1991, she was nominated for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead in Twenty-One (1991), and later had several nominations for her role in Emmerdale.

Kensit has been married to musicians Dan Donovan, Jim Kerr, Liam Gallagher and Jeremy Healy.

Kensit was born on 4 March 1968, at the General Lying-In Hospital, Lambeth, to James and Margaret Rose (née Doohan). Kensit's maternal grandparents hailed from County Leitrim, Ireland. She has an older brother. Her mother was a secretary at Dior and former model, who had previously dated Aga Khan IV, while Kensit's father was a close associate of both the Kray Twins and the Richardson Gang, earning himself the nickname "Jimmy the Dip", and was involved in the Great Train Robbery. He served time in prison before Kensit was born and used a cover as an antiques dealer. Kensit's godfather was Reggie Kray. Her paternal grandfather was a robber and counterfeiter. Kensit spent her childhood living on a council estate in Hounslow and had to sleep on mattresses on the floor. She attended Newland House School, St Catherine's School, Twickenham, and Corona Theatre School.

Known for

Filmography

The 80 most recent of 89 credits.

  1. 2026Jackie the StripperFilm: Carlita
  2. 2026Borley Rectory: The AwakeningFilm: Constance Bull
  3. 2025A Scottish Christmas SecretFilm
  4. 2024A Gangster's KissFilm: Crassus
  5. 2022RenegadesFilm: Judy Carver
  6. 2021The Pebble and the BoyFilm: Sonia
  7. 2020McDonald & DoddsSeries: Barbara Graham (1 episode)
  8. 2017Tina & BobbySeries: Betty Greene (1 episode)
  9. 2016Agatha RaisinSeries: Emma Comfrey (1 episode)
  10. 2008Bargain Hunt Famous FindsSeries (1 episode)
  11. 2007The Magic DoorFilm: Rachel
  12. 2006The Children's Party at the PalaceFilm: The Grand High Witch (The Witches)
  13. 2006PlayedFilm: Cindy
  14. 2005Must See TVSeries (1 episode)
  15. 2005A Bear's TailSeries: Helen Hennerson (6 episodes)
  16. 2005Monkey TrousersSeries (7 episodes)
  17. 2004A Bear's Christmas TailFilm: Helen Hennerson
  18. 2004Who's Your Daddy?Film: Heather McKay
  19. 2003Dark SideFilm: Vicki
  20. 2003Strange Frequency²Film: Angie (segment 'Cold Turkey')
  21. 2003Shelter IslandFilm: Alexandria 'Alex'
  22. 2002The One and OnlyFilm: Stella
  23. 2002Bad KarmaFilm: Maureen Hatcher / Agnes
  24. 2001Loves Music, Loves To DanceFilm: Darcy Scott
  25. 2001Things Behind the SunFilm: Denise
  26. 2001Strange FrequencySeries: Kim (1 episode)
  27. 2001Murder in MindSeries: Angela Stephenson (1 episode)
  28. 2000Aladdin: The ITV PantomimeFilm: Princess Jasmine
  29. 2000BestFilm: Anna
  30. 2000The PavilionFilm: Clara Huddlestone
  31. 1999Janice Beard 45 WPMFilm: Julia
  32. 1999Speedway JunkyFilm: Donna
  33. 1999Holby CitySeries: Faye Byrne, Faye Morton (55 episodes)
  34. 1998Human BombFilm: Marcia Weller
  35. 1998The Last Don IISeries: Josie Cirolia (2 episodes)
  36. 1996Grace of My HeartFilm: Cheryl Steed
  37. 1995Tunnel VisionFilm: Kelly Wheatstone
  38. 1995At the Midnight HourFilm: Elisabeth Guiness
  39. 1995Angels and InsectsFilm: Eugenia Alabaster Adamson
  40. 1995Dream ManFilm: Kris Anderson
  41. 1995Love and Betrayal: The Mia Farrow StorySeries: Mia Farrow (2 episodes)
  42. 1995KleptomaniaFilm: Julie
  43. 1994Fall from GraceFilm: Lady Deirdre Sebright
  44. 1993Full EclipseFilm: Casey Spencer
  45. 1993Bitter HarvestFilm: Jolene
  46. 1992Adam BedeFilm: Hetty Sorrel
  47. 1992Does This Mean We're Married?Film: Deena
  48. 1992Blame It on the BellboyFilm: Caroline Wright
  49. 1992The Turn of the ScrewFilm: Jenny
  50. 1991Prince of ShadowsFilm: Rebeca
  51. 1991Twenty-OneFilm: Katie
  52. 1991Blue TornadoFilm: Isabella
  53. 1991TimebombFilm: Dr. Anna Nolmar
  54. 1990Bullseye!Film: Sick Lady on Train
  55. 1990Kill CruiseFilm: Su
  56. 1990Chicago Joe and the ShowgirlFilm: Joyce Cook
  57. 1989Screen OneSeries: Hetty Sorrel (1 episode)
  58. 1989A Chorus of DisapprovalFilm: Linda Washbrook
  59. 1989Lethal Weapon 2Film: Rika Van Den Haas
  60. 1989Tales from the CryptSeries: Bridget (segment "As Ye Sow") (1 episode)
  61. 1989Arms and the ManFilm: Louka - maid
  62. 1988Don BoscoFilm: Lina
  63. 1986CasualtySeries: Charlotte Leith-Jones (1 episode)
  64. 1986Absolute BeginnersFilm: Suzette
  65. 1985Silas MarnerFilm: Eppie
  66. 1985The Corsican BrothersFilm: Emilie du Cailland
  67. 1984DianaSeries: Young Diana (2 episodes)
  68. 1983The Tragedy of Richard IIIFilm: Lady Margaret Plantagenet
  69. 1983LunaSeries (12 episodes)
  70. 1982Schoolgirl ChumsFilm: Hilary
  71. 1982The Adventures of PollyannaFilm: Pollyanna
  72. 1982American PlayhouseSeries: Eugenia Alabaster Adamson (1 episode)
  73. 1980The Mystery of the Disappearing SchoolgirlsFilm: Daisy
  74. 1980HannahSeries: Ruth Corder (4 episodes)
  75. 1979Quincy's QuestFilm: Jennifer
  76. 1979The Legend of King ArthurSeries: Young Morgan (1 episode)
  77. 1979Hanover StreetFilm: Sarah Sellinger
  78. 1979Lady OscarFilm: young Oscar François de Jarjayes
  79. 1978Quiet as a NunFilm: Tessa
  80. 1977The FoundationSeries: Emma Prince (26 episodes)

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