Patsy Kensit
Patsy Kensit
Born 04/03/1968 in Lambeth, London, England

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).

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.

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Filmography (Movies)

A Scottish Christmas Secret

A Scottish Christmas Secret

Character:

Release Date:18/10/2025

Borley Rectory: The Awakening

Borley Rectory: The Awakening

Character:Constance Bull

Release Date:07/10/2025

A Gangster's Kiss

A Gangster's Kiss

Character:Crassus

Release Date:24/06/2024

Renegades

Renegades

Character:Judy Carver

Release Date:02/12/2022

The Pebble and the Boy

The Pebble and the Boy

Character:Sonia

Release Date:27/08/2021

The 90s: Ten Years That Changed the World

The 90s: Ten Years That Changed the World

Character:Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Release Date:13/06/2015

The Magic Door

The Magic Door

Character:Rachel

Release Date:04/03/2007

The Children's Party at the Palace

The Children's Party at the Palace

Character:The Grand High Witch (The Witches)

Release Date:25/06/2006

Played

Played

Character:Cindy

Release Date:19/05/2006

Who's Your Daddy?

Who's Your Daddy?

Character:Heather McKay

Release Date:07/01/2004

Dark Side

Dark Side

Character:Vicki

Release Date:19/08/2003

Strange Frequency²

Strange Frequency²

Character:Angie (segment 'Cold Turkey')

Release Date:13/05/2003

Shelter Island

Shelter Island

Character:Alexandria 'Alex'

Release Date:01/02/2003

The One and Only

The One and Only

Character:Stella

Release Date:04/10/2002

Bad Karma

Bad Karma

Character:Maureen Hatcher / Agnes

Release Date:23/07/2002

Loves Music, Loves To Dance

Loves Music, Loves To Dance

Character:Darcy Scott

Release Date:25/11/2001

Things Behind the Sun

Things Behind the Sun

Character:Denise

Release Date:12/10/2001

Aladdin: The ITV Pantomime

Aladdin: The ITV Pantomime

Character:Princess Jasmine

Release Date:25/12/2000

Best

Best

Character:Anna

Release Date:10/05/2000

The Pavilion

The Pavilion

Character:Clara Huddlestone

Release Date:01/04/2000

Janice Beard 45 WPM

Janice Beard 45 WPM

Character:Julia

Release Date:29/10/1999

Speedway Junky

Speedway Junky

Character:Donna

Release Date:11/02/1999

Human Bomb

Human Bomb

Character:Marcia Weller

Release Date:26/05/1998

Grace of My Heart

Grace of My Heart

Character:Cheryl Steed

Release Date:13/09/1996

Tunnel Vision

Tunnel Vision

Character:Kelly Wheatstone

Release Date:01/12/1995

At the Midnight Hour

At the Midnight Hour

Character:Elisabeth Guiness

Release Date:29/10/1995

Angels and Insects

Angels and Insects

Character:Eugenia Alabaster Adamson

Release Date:10/09/1995

Dream Man

Dream Man

Character:Kris Anderson

Release Date:20/06/1995

Love and Betrayal: The Mia Farrow Story

Love and Betrayal: The Mia Farrow Story

Character:Mia Farrow

Release Date:28/02/1995

Kleptomania

Kleptomania

Character:Julie

Release Date:07/01/1995

Fall from Grace

Fall from Grace

Character:Lady Deirdre Sebright

Release Date:02/06/1994

Full Eclipse

Full Eclipse

Character:Casey Spencer

Release Date:27/11/1993

Bitter Harvest

Bitter Harvest

Character:Jolene

Release Date:03/11/1993

Adam Bede

Adam Bede

Character:Hetty Sorrel

Release Date:01/03/1992

Does This Mean We're Married?

Does This Mean We're Married?

Character:Deena

Release Date:29/01/1992

Blame It on the Bellboy

Blame It on the Bellboy

Character:Caroline Wright

Release Date:24/01/1992

The Turn of the Screw

The Turn of the Screw

Character:Jenny

Release Date:01/01/1992

Prince of Shadows

Prince of Shadows

Character:Rebeca

Release Date:13/12/1991

Twenty-one

Twenty-one

Character:Katie

Release Date:04/10/1991

Blue Tornado

Blue Tornado

Character:Isabella

Release Date:18/09/1991

Timebomb

Timebomb

Character:Dr. Anna Nolmar

Release Date:25/05/1991

Bullseye!

Bullseye!

Character:Sick Lady on Train

Release Date:02/11/1990

Kill Cruise

Kill Cruise

Character:Su

Release Date:05/04/1990

Chicago Joe and the Showgirl

Chicago Joe and the Showgirl

Character:Joyce Cook

Release Date:16/03/1990

A Chorus of Disapproval

A Chorus of Disapproval

Character:Linda Washbrook

Release Date:18/08/1989

Lethal Weapon 2

Lethal Weapon 2

Character:Rika Van Den Haas

Release Date:07/07/1989

Arms and the Man

Arms and the Man

Character:Louka - maid

Release Date:16/04/1989

Don Bosco

Don Bosco

Character:Lina

Release Date:31/01/1988

Absolute Beginners

Absolute Beginners

Character:Suzette

Release Date:04/04/1986

Silas Marner

Silas Marner

Character:Eppie

Release Date:30/12/1985

The Corsican Brothers

The Corsican Brothers

Character:Emilie du Cailland

Release Date:05/02/1985

The Tragedy of Richard III

The Tragedy of Richard III

Character:Lady Margaret Plantagenet

Release Date:23/01/1983

Schoolgirl Chums

Schoolgirl Chums

Character:Hilary

Release Date:19/12/1982

The Adventures of Pollyanna

The Adventures of Pollyanna

Character:Pollyanna

Release Date:10/04/1982

The Mystery of the Disappearing Schoolgirls

The Mystery of the Disappearing Schoolgirls

Character:Daisy

Release Date:28/12/1980

Quincy's Quest

Quincy's Quest

Character:Jennifer

Release Date:24/12/1979

Hanover Street

Hanover Street

Character:Sarah Sellinger

Release Date:18/05/1979

Lady Oscar

Lady Oscar

Character:young Oscar François de Jarjayes

Release Date:03/03/1979

Quiet as a Nun

Quiet as a Nun

Character:Tessa

Release Date:11/04/1978

The Blue Bird

The Blue Bird

Character:Mytyl

Release Date:30/04/1976

Hennessy

Hennessy

Character:Angie Hennessy

Release Date:31/12/1975

Alfie Darling

Alfie Darling

Character:Penny

Release Date:17/07/1975

The Great Gatsby

The Great Gatsby

Character:Pamela Buchanan

Release Date:27/03/1974

Television Appearances

Never Mind the Buzzcocks

Never Mind the Buzzcocks

Character:Self - Panellist

McDonald & Dodds

McDonald & Dodds

Character:Barbara Graham

Richard Osman's House of Games

Richard Osman's House of Games

Character:Self - Contestant

Tina & Bobby

Tina & Bobby

Character:Betty Greene

Agatha Raisin

Agatha Raisin

Character:Emma Comfrey

Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Side

Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Side

Character:Self

OK! TV

OK! TV

Character:

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Character:Self

Chris Moyles' Quiz Night

Chris Moyles' Quiz Night

Character:Self

Bargain Hunt Famous Finds

Bargain Hunt Famous Finds

Character:

Celebrity Juice

Celebrity Juice

Character:Self

Would I Lie to You?

Would I Lie to You?

Character:Self

The Graham Norton Show

The Graham Norton Show

Character:Self

The Charlotte Church Show

The Charlotte Church Show

Character:

Must See TV

Must See TV

Character:

A Bear's Tail

A Bear's Tail

Character:Helen Hennerson

8 Out of 10 Cats

8 Out of 10 Cats

Character:Self

Monkey Trousers

Monkey Trousers

Character:

The Friday Night Project

The Friday Night Project

Character:Self - Guest Host

Who Do You Think You Are?

Who Do You Think You Are?

Character:Self

The Paul O'Grady Show

The Paul O'Grady Show

Character:Self - Guest

Bo' Selecta!

Bo' Selecta!

Character:Self

Murder in Mind

Murder in Mind

Character:Angela Stephenson

Celebrity Big Brother

Celebrity Big Brother

Character:Self

Holby City

Holby City

Character:Faye Byrne

Holby City

Holby City

Character:Faye Morton

The Last Don II

The Last Don II

Character:Josie Cirolia

TFI Friday

TFI Friday

Character:Self

Soccer AM

Soccer AM

Character:Self

Lo + plus

Lo + plus

Character:Self - Guest

Shooting Stars

Shooting Stars

Character:Self

Tales from the Crypt - Uncut

Tales from the Crypt - Uncut

Character:

Screen One

Screen One

Character:Hetty Sorrel

Tales from the Crypt

Tales from the Crypt

Character:Bridget (segment "As Ye Sow")

Lahaye d'honneur

Lahaye d'honneur

Character:Self - Eight Wonder

Le monde est à vous

Le monde est à vous

Character:Self - Eight Wonder

Sacrée Soirée

Sacrée Soirée

Character:Self - Eight Wonder

French & Saunders

French & Saunders

Character:Self

Casualty

Casualty

Character:Charlotte Leith-Jones

Diana

Diana

Character:Young Diana

Luna

Luna

Character:

The Legend of King Arthur

The Legend of King Arthur

Character:Morgan le Fay as a child

Dickens of London

Dickens of London

Character:Georgina Hogarth

Churchill's People

Churchill's People

Character:Brewster child

Emmerdale

Emmerdale

Character:Sadie King

Hallmark Hall of Fame

Hallmark Hall of Fame

Character:Emilie du Caillaud

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