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Aliases: Patricia Jude Kensit , Patricia Jude Frances Kensit , Eight Wonder , Патрисия Джуд Фрэнсис Кенсит , Патрисия Кенсит , پتسی کنسیت

Gender: Female

Place of birth: Lambeth, London, England

Homepage: https://www.patsykensit.com/

Movie Involvements: 42

TV Involvements: 13


Most Famous Work

Biography

Patricia Jude Francis "Patsy" Kensit (born 4 March 1968) is an English actress and singer. 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). Balancing a dual career as both an actress and a singer, in 1983 Kensit formed and became the lead singer of the pop band Eighth Wonder. The group released several singles, including 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 Blue Tornado (1991), Timebomb (1991), Twenty-One (1991), Blame It on the Bellboy (1992), Bitter Harvest (1993), Full Eclipse (1993), Angels & Insects (1995), Love and Betrayal (1995) and Grace of My Heart (1996). Following a return to television, between 2004 and 2006, Kensit played the role of Sadie King in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale and then that of 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 has been married to musicians Dan Donovan, Jim Kerr, Liam Gallagher and Jeremy Healy. 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. Patricia Jude Francis 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.

Most Famous Work

Who Do You Think You Are?
Average
7
Emmerdale
Average
4

Emmerdale

(1972) Sadie King
The One Show
Average
4

The One Show

(2006) Self - Guest
Holby City
Average
6

Holby City

(1999) Faye Byrne
Renegades
Average
5

Renegades

(2022) Judy Carver
Casualty
Average
6

Casualty

(1986) Charlotte Leith-Jones
Murder in Mind
Average
8

Murder in Mind

(2001) Angela Stephenson
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Average
9

Hallmark Hall of Fame

(1951) Emilie du Caillaud

Acting

Year Character Movie/Tv
2022 Judy Carver
2021 Sonia
2020 Barbara Graham
2017 Betty Greene
2016 Emma Comfrey
2015 Self (archive footage)
2011 Bella Stableforth
N/A
2009 N/A
Self
2008 N/A
N/A
2007 Self
Rachel
Herself
2006 Cindy
Self - Guest
The Grand High Witch (The Witches)
2005 N/A
N/A
Self
N/A
N/A
2004 Self
N/A
Heather McKay
2003 Angie
Alexandria 'Alex'
2002 Stella
N/A
Maureen Hatcher / Agnes
2001 Darcy Scott
Denise
Angela Stephenson
2000 Princess Jasmine
Anna
Clara Huddlestone
1999 Julia
Donna
Faye Byrne
1998 Marcia Weller
Josie Cirolia
1996 Cheryl Steed
N/A
1995 Kelly Wheatstone
Elisabeth Guiness
Eugenia Alabaster Adamson
N/A
Mia Farrow
Julie
Kris Anderson
1994 Lady Deirdre Sebright
1993 Self
Casey Spencer
Jolene
1992 Caroline Wright
Hetty Sorrel
Deena
Jenny
1991 Rebeca
Katie
Isabella
Dr. Anna Nolmar
1990 Sick Lady on Train
Joyce Cook
Su
1989 Linda Washbrook
Rika Van Den Haas
Bridget
Louka - maid
1988 Lina
1987 Herself
1986 Charlotte Leith-Jones
Suzette
1985 Eppie
Emilie du Cailland
1984 Young Diana
1983 Lady Margaret Plantagenet
N/A
1982 Hilary
1979 Jennifer
Morgan le Fay as a child
Sarah Sellinger
young Oscar François de Jarjayes
1978 N/A
1976 Georgina Hogarth
Mytyl
1975 Angie Hennessy
Penny
1974 Pamela Buchanan
1972 Sadie King
1951 Emilie du Caillaud
N/A
Year Character Movie/Tv

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