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Polly Perkins (born Gillian Nessie Arnold, 31 May 1943) is a British actress, singer and writer. Perkins rose to fame in the 1960s as a popstar, going on to regularly appear in theatre and cabaret throughout the UK. She is currently known for playing Rose Cotton, the half sister of Dot Branning (June Brown), in the BBC soap opera EastEnders between 2011-2012..
Perkins was born Gillian Nessie Arnold to theatrical parents Dickie and Mitzi, who both had a successful career performing a cabaret/vaudeville act. Her step mother Dottie Arnold was also a successful variety performer. Perkins has two children, singer songwriter Tim Arnold and film producer/director Toby Tobias. In 1985, Perkins moved to Spain.
During the 60's, Perkins was a teen pop star, a BBC thespian and the first compere of the cult TV show Ready Steady Go!. She starred in stage musicals as diverse as Salad Days and Let My People Come, and appeared in episodes of Minder, The Sweeney, Rules of Justice and Nanny. Perkins was the leading lady in many West End cabaret clubs including The Latin Quarter, Blue Angel, The Celebrite, The Gaslight, The Directors Lodge, The Gargoyle, The Piano Bar and Madame Jojo's. She became a much-loved figure in Soho clubs for her smoky rendition of Edith Piaf's Je Ne Regrette Rien.
In May 2011, it was announced by that Perkins would be joining the cast of BBC soap opera EastEnders as Rose, the estranged half-sister of Dot Branning.
Discografie bis 1964:
00.02.1963 I Recon You -- The Grirls Are At it Again DECCA F11583 - GB
00.10.1963 Sweet As Honey -- I've Gotta Tell You ORIOLE CB 1869 - GB
29.05.1964 Young Lover -- You Too Can Be A Beatle Oriole CB 1929 -GB
00.12.1964 I Went By Your House Today -- Falling in Love Again Oriole CB 1979 -GB
Polly Perkins (born Gillian Nessie Arnold, 31 May 1943) is a British actress, singer and writer. Perkins rose to fame in the 1960s as a popstar, going on to regularly appear in theatre and cabaret throughout the UK. She is currently known for playing Rose Cotton, the half sister of Dot Branning (June Brown), in the BBC soap opera EastEnders between 2011-2012..
Perkins was born Gillian Nessie Arnold to theatrical parents Dickie and Mitzi, who both had a successful career performing a cabaret/vaudeville act. Her step mother Dottie Arnold was also a successful variety performer. Perkins has two children, singer songwriter Tim Arnold and film producer/director Toby Tobias. In 1985, Perkins moved to Spain.
During the 60's, Perkins was a teen pop star, a BBC thespian and the first compere of the cult TV show Ready Steady Go!. She starred in stage musicals as diverse as Salad Days and Let My People Come, and appeared in episodes of Minder, The Sweeney, Rules of Justice and Nanny. Perkins was the leading lady in many West End cabaret clubs including The Latin Quarter, Blue Angel, The Celebrite, The Gaslight, The Directors Lodge, The Gargoyle, The Piano Bar and Madame Jojo's. She became a much-loved figure in Soho clubs for her smoky rendition of Edith Piaf's Je Ne Regrette Rien.
In May 2011, it was announced by that Perkins would be joining the cast of BBC soap opera EastEnders as Rose, the estranged half-sister of Dot Branning.
Discografie bis 1964:
00.02.1963 I Recon You -- The Grirls Are At it Again DECCA F11583 - GB
00.10.1963 Sweet As Honey -- I've Gotta Tell You ORIOLE CB 1869 - GB
29.05.1964 Young Lover -- You Too Can Be A Beatle Oriole CB 1929 -GB
00.12.1964 I Went By Your House Today -- Falling in Love Again Oriole CB 1979 -GB
