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Biography
British actress who received multiple soap opera awards for playing Kat Moon about EastEnders for greater than a decade. She experienced her first tv part in 1999 in the English series The Expenses. She received a British Cleaning soap Award for Greatest Celebrity in 2011 and two for Sexiest Woman in 2004 and 2005. She’s a daughter called Tallulah Lilac Morgan. She competed within the 6th time of year of Strictly Arrive Dance against Gillian Taylforth .
Quick Facts
Full Name Jessie Wallace
Date Of Birth September 25, 1971
Place Of Birth London, England
Height 1.55 m
Profession TV Actress
Education The College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London
Nationality British
Children Tallulah Lilac Morgan
Parents Annette Mason, James Wallace
Siblings Danielle Mason, Joanne Harman
Awards National Television Award for Most Popular Newcomer, The British Soap Award for Sexiest Female, The British Soap Award for Best Newcomer, The British Soap Award for Best On-Screen Partnership, National Television Award for Most Popular Actress, The British Soap Award for Best Actress
Nominations The British Soap Award for Best Dramatic Performance, The British Soap Award for Best Exit, National Television Award for Outstanding Serial Drama Performance, The British Soap Award for Best Storyline, British Academy Television Award for Best Supporting Actress, The British Soap Award for Hero of the Year
Movies The Road to Coronation Street, Miss Marie Lloyd – Queen of The Music Hall, The Dinner Party, A Class Apart, Amoc
TV Shows EastEnders, Kat & Alfie: Redwater
Star Sign Libra
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| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | Worked alongside her former EastEnders (1985) screen husband Shane Richie on 3 separate projects after they quit the soap opera in January 2016; the UK tour of "A Perfect Murder", the EastEnders (1985) TV spin-off Redwater (2017), and the pantomime "Robin Hood". They played husband and wife in all 3 of these projects. |
| 2 | Some of her favourite films include Rebel Without a Cause (1955), The Rose Tattoo (1955), Some Like It Hot (1959), Kes (1969), Ryan's Daughter (1970), E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), Wish You Were Here (1987) and Cinderella (2015). |
| 3 | Her musical influences are Marie Lloyd and Georgia Brown. |
| 4 | Maternal granddaughter of Ernest William (1930-1976) and Iris Rosina ('née Bird) Leach (1928-2003). |
| 5 | As of 2016 she is the 8th-longest serving actress in the history of EastEnders (1985) (tied with Charlie Brooks, and behind only June Brown, Pam St. Clement, Wendy Richard, Letitia Dean, Barbara Windsor, a tied Gillian Taylforth, Natalie Cassidy and Laila Morse, and a tied Gretchen Franklin, Patsy Palmer and Gillian Wright), having played the character Kat Moon intermittently for 11 years (initially from 2000 until 2005, and then from 2010 onwards). |
| 6 | Her favourite actor is Jack Lemmon and her favourite actress is Anna Magnani. |
| 7 | Ranked #9 in the 100 Greatest EastEnders (1985) Characters of All Time for her performance as Kat Moon (2015). |
| 8 | Is one of 7 EastEnders (1985) actors to have won the Best Newcomer Award at the British Soap Awards; the others are Alex Ferns, Nigel Harman, Charlie Clements, Marc Elliott, Maddy Hill and Bonnie Langford. |
| 9 | Was in a relationship with Tim Arnold from April 2012 until February 2016, having been introduced by his mother and her EastEnders (1985) co-star Polly Perkins. |
| 10 | Was engaged to caterer Vincent Morse, having been in a relationship with him since July 2010 (April-August 2011). |
| 11 | Was in consideration for the part of Ellie in Hope Springs (2009), but Alex Kingston was cast instead. |
| 12 | Aunt of Mitchell (b. 1990), Jake (b. 1993), Kaylee (b. 1996) and Josh (b. 1998), via her sister Joanne and her husband Paul Harman, and Rudy (b. 2011), via her sister Danielle Mason and her boyfriend Tony Giles. |
| 13 | Returned to work 3 months after giving birth to her daughter Tallulah in order to resume filming EastEnders (1985). |
| 14 | Is just 26 years younger than Laila Morse, who plays her grandmother on EastEnders (1985). |
| 15 | Was forced to take early maternity leave from EastEnders (1985) after being hospitalised at 6 months pregnant, having almost lost her baby due to stress. |
| 16 | Gave birth to her 1st child at age 33, a daughter Tallulah Lilac Morgan on 2 November 2004. Child's father is her now ex-fiancé Dave Morgan. |
| 17 | Was in an on/off relationship with Dave Morgan (April 2003-February 2005). |
| 18 | Is one of 20 EastEnders (1985) actors to compete in Strictly Come Dancing (2004). The others, in chronological order, are Christopher Parker (Spencer Moon), Jill Halfpenny (Kate Mitchell), Patsy Palmer (Bianca Jackson), Louisa Lytton (Ruby Allen), Letitia Dean (Sharon Rickman), Matt Di Angelo (Deano Wicks), Phil Daniels (Kevin Wicks), Gillian Taylforth (Kathy Mitchell), Zöe Lucker (Vanessa Gold), Ricky Groves (Garry Hobbs), Natalie Cassidy (Sonia Fowler), Jimi Mistry (Fred Fonesca), Scott Maslen (Jack Branning), Kara Tointon (Dawn Swann), Anita Dobson (Angie Watts), Sid Owen (Ricky Butcher), Jake Wood (Max Branning), Kellie Bright (Linda Carter) and Tameka Empson (Kim Fox-Hubbard). |
| 19 | Her EastEnders (1985) character Kat Moon became the 24th woman on the soap opera to give birth. Kat had a son Tommy (played initially by Ralfie White and then by Shay Crotty), born on 30 December 2010 and twins Bert and Ernie (played by Freddie and Stanley Beale), born on 8 August 2014. |
| 20 | Ranked #20 in the 100 Greatest EastEnders (1985) Characters of All Time for her performance as Kat Moon (2010). |
| 21 | Her EastEnders (1985) character Kat Slater's wedding to Andy Hunter (Michael Higgs), dated on 14 November 2003, is ranked #14 in "The 50 Greatest EastEnders (1985) Weddings of All Time" (2010). |
| 22 | Her EastEnders (1985) character Kat Slater's wedding to Alfie Moon (Shane Richie), dated on 25 December 2003, is ranked #4 in "The 50 Greatest EastEnders (1985) Weddings of All Time" (2010). |
| 23 | Is one of 7 EastEnders (1985) actresses to have won the Best Actress Award at the British Soap Awards; the others are Barbara Windsor, Patsy Palmer, Natalie Cassidy, Kacey Ainsworth, Lacey Turner and Kellie Bright. |
| 24 | Despite playing her older sister on EastEnders (1985), Wallace is 3 years younger than Kacey Ainsworth. |
| 25 | Was 6 months pregnant with her daughter Tallulah when she went on maternity leave from EastEnders (1985). |
| 26 | Jessie worked as a make-up artist at the Royal Shakespeare Company for 2 years before becoming an actress. |
| 27 | Sister of Joanne (née Wallace) Harman (b. 1968) and Danielle Mason (b. 1983). |
| 28 | Daughter of James Wallace (b. 1944) and Annette (née Leach) Mason (b. 1952). |
Actress
Actress
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amoc | 2013 | post-production | Lecturer |
| Redwater | 2017 | TV Series | Kat Moon |
| EastEnders | 2000-2016 | TV Series | Kat Kat Moon |
| Neighbours 30th Anniversary Tribute: Ramsay Square | 2015 | TV Movie | Kat Moon |
| Children in Need | 2010 | TV Series | Kat Moon |
| The Road to Coronation Street | 2010 | TV Movie | Pat Phoenix |
| Wild at Heart | 2008 | TV Series | Amy Kriel |
| The Dinner Party | 2007 | TV Movie | Jackie |
| Miss Marie Lloyd | 2007 | TV Movie | Marie Lloyd |
| A Class Apart | 2007 | TV Movie | Candy Jerome |
| French and Saunders | 2005 | TV Series | Special Guest |
| EastEnders: Slaters in Detention | 2003 | Video | Kat Slater |
| The Bill | 1999 | TV Series | P.C. Lace |
Soundtrack
Soundtrack
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce's Hall of Fame | 2014 | TV Movie performer: "A Little of What you Fancy", "As Long as He Needs Me" | |
| EastEnders | 2000-2005 | TV Series performer - 2 episodes |
Self
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Television Awards | 2016 | TV Special | Herself - Presenter |
| The Late Late Show | 2016 | TV Series | Herself |
| Eastenders: Backstage with Zoe Ball & Joe Swash | 2015 | TV Movie | Herself |
| The Graham Norton Show | 2007-2015 | TV Series | Herself - Guest / Herself |
| EastEnders: Back to Ours | 2015 | TV Series | Herself |
| Bruce's Hall of Fame | 2014 | TV Movie | Herself |
| This Morning | 2003-2014 | TV Series | Herself |
| Masterchef | 2014 | TV Series | Herself |
| National Television Awards | 2014 | TV Special | Herself |
| The British Soap Awards 2013 | 2013 | TV Special | Herself |
| Arqiva British Academy Television Awards | 2013 | TV Special | Herself |
| The National Television Awards: Party 2011 | 2011 | TV Special | Herself |
| Chris Moyles Quiz Night | 2010 | TV Series | Herself |
| EastEnders Revealed | 2002-2010 | TV Series documentary | Herself |
| The One Show | 2008-2010 | TV Series | Himself - Guest / Herself - Guest |
| Angela and Friends | 2010 | TV Series | Herself |
| Loose Women | 2010 | TV Series | Herself |
| Cash in the Celebrity Attic | 2009 | TV Series | Herself |
| Strictly Come Dancing | 2008 | TV Series | Herself - Contestant / Herself |
| Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two | 2008 | TV Series documentary | Herself |
| The Paul O'Grady Show | 2004-2007 | TV Series | Herself |
| Richard & Judy | 2001-2007 | TV Series | Herself |
| The British Soap Awards 2007 | 2007 | TV Special | Herself |
| GMTV | 2007 | TV Series | Herself |
| The F Word | 2006 | TV Series documentary | Herself |
| The Friday Night Project | 2006 | TV Series | Herself - Guest Host |
| 2003 TV Moments | 2004 | TV Movie documentary | Herself - Audience Member |
| EastEnders: Christmas Party | 2003 | TV Movie | Performer / Herself |
| Friday Night with Jonathan Ross | 2003 | TV Series | Herself |
| Children in Need | 2003 | TV Series | Herself |
| The National Television Awards | 2003 | TV Special | Herself |
| V Graham Norton | 2003 | TV Series | Herself |
| Comic Relief 2003: The Big Hair Do | 2003 | TV Special | Kat Slater |
| So Graham Norton | 2001 | TV Series | Herself |
| National Television Awards | 2001 | TV Special | Herself |
| An Audience with Des O'Connor | 2001 | TV Special | Herself (uncredited) |
Archive Footage
Archive Footage
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport Relief 2016: Eastenders - Stacey's Storyline Appeal | 2016 | TV Movie | Kat Moon |
| The Graham Norton Show | 2011 | TV Series | Herself |
| Would I Lie to You? | 2007 | TV Series | Kat Slater |
| Sex, Lies & Soaps | 2006 | TV Mini-Series documentary | Kat Slater |
Won awards
Won awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie | Award shared with |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | British Soap Award | British Soap Awards | Best Actress | EastEnders (1985) | |
| 2011 | British Soap Award | British Soap Awards | Best On-Screen Partnership | EastEnders (1985) | · Shane Richie |
| 2011 | TRIC Award | Television and Radio Industries Club Awards | TV Soap Personality | EastEnders (1985) | |
| 2011 | TV Quick Award | TV Quick Awards, UK | Best Soap Actress | EastEnders (1985) | |
| 2004 | Sexiest Female | British Soap Awards | EastEnders (1985) | ||
| 2003 | Sexiest Female | British Soap Awards | EastEnders (1985) | ||
| 2003 | National Television Award | National Television Awards, UK | Most Popular Actress | EastEnders (1985) | |
| 2003 | TV Quick Award | TV Quick Awards, UK | Best Soap Actress | EastEnders (1985) | |
| 2002 | British Soap Award | British Soap Awards | Sexiest Female | EastEnders (1985) | |
| 2001 | British Soap Award | British Soap Awards | Best Newcomer | EastEnders (1985) | |
| 2001 | National Television Award | National Television Awards, UK | Most Popular Newcomer | EastEnders (1985) | |
| 2001 | TV Quick Award | TV Quick Awards, UK | Best New Soap/Actor/Actress | EastEnders (1985) |
Nominated awards
Nominated awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie | Award shared with |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | National Television Award | National Television Awards, UK | Most Popular Serial Drama Performance | EastEnders (1985) | |
| 2013 | British Soap Award | British Soap Awards | Best Actress | EastEnders (1985) | |
| 2012 | National Television Award | National Television Awards, UK | Most Popular Serial Drama Performance | EastEnders (1985) | |
| 2011 | BAFTA TV Award | BAFTA Awards | Best Supporting Actress | The Road to Coronation Street (2010) | |
| 2006 | British Soap Award | British Soap Awards | Best Actress | EastEnders (1985) | |
| 2006 | British Soap Award | British Soap Awards | Best Exit | EastEnders (1985) | · Shane Richie |
| 2005 | British Soap Award | British Soap Awards | Best Actress | EastEnders (1985) | |
| 2005 | National Television Award | National Television Awards, UK | Most Popular Actress | EastEnders (1985) | |
| 2004 | National Television Award | National Television Awards, UK | Most Popular Actress | EastEnders (1985) | |
| 2002 | British Soap Award | British Soap Awards | Best Actress | EastEnders (1985) | |
| 2002 | British Soap Award | British Soap Awards | Best Dramatic Performance | EastEnders (1985) | |
| 2002 | British Soap Award | British Soap Awards | Hero of the Year | EastEnders (1985) | |
| 2002 | National Television Award | National Television Awards, UK | Most Popular Actress | EastEnders (1985) |
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| 1 | The fact that you have to look a certain way isn't fair" - on her weight and media comments |
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