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Alison Newman(I)

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  • Writer
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Alison Newman
Alison was born in January 1968. Her big break came after a casting director saw her in Anthony Neilson's hit The Censor at The Royal Court, and invited her to audition for Butterfly Collectors to play opposite Pete Postlethwaite. She then played the evil Renee Williams in Bad Girls (1999), and she was subsequently offered the role of Hazel Bailey in Footballers' Wives (2002). She's also known for her recurring character DI Samantha Keeble in Eastenders. Alison co-created the critically acclaimed series Harlots.
BornJanuary 1, 1968
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    Lesley Manville, Samantha Morton, Jessica Brown Findlay, and Eloise Smyth in Harlots (2017)
    Harlots
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Writer(creator, 2017)
    EastEnders (1985)
    EastEnders
    4.8
    TV Series
    • DI Samantha Keeble
    • DCI Samantha Keeble
    • DI Keeble
    Footballers' Wives (2002)
    Footballers' Wives
    6.5
    TV Series
    • Hazel Bailey
    Roger Allam and Shaun Evans in Endeavour (2012)
    Endeavour
    8.6
    TV Series
    • Viv Wall

    Credits

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    Actress



    • EastEnders (1985)
      EastEnders
      4.8
      TV Series
      • DCI Samantha Keeble
      • DI Samantha Keeble
      • DI Keeble
      • 2008–2023
    • The Funny Haha Survival Guide
      Podcast Series
      • Special Guest
      • 2020
    • Julie Graham in Dun Breedin' (2020)
      Dun Breedin'
      7.4
      TV Mini Series
      • Wanda Walker
      • 2020
    • Roger Allam and Shaun Evans in Endeavour (2012)
      Endeavour
      8.6
      TV Series
      • Viv Wall
      • 2019
    • Gary Grant in I Made This for You (2018)
      I Made This for You
      8.5
      • Mum
      • 2018
    • The Archers (2007)
      The Archers
      8.3
      Podcast Series
      • Joanne Madeley
      • 2016
    • Guy Henry in Holby City (1999)
      Holby City
      5.8
      TV Series
      • Angela Doyle
      • Janet Boyd
      • 2003–2014
    • Father
      Short
      • Margherita
      • 2013
    • Shelley Conn, Andrew Lee Potts, and Warren Brown in By Any Means (2013)
      By Any Means
      7.0
      TV Mini Series
      • Assistant Commissioner
      • 2013
    • Bryony Hannah, Helen George, and Jessica Raine in Call the Midwife (2012)
      Call the Midwife
      8.6
      TV Series
      • Mrs. Pritchard
      • 2013
    • Phil Davis, Steve Pemberton, and Rupert Penry-Jones in Whitechapel (2009)
      Whitechapel
      7.8
      TV Series
      • Judy Miles
      • Judy
      • 2012
    • Casualty (1986)
      Casualty
      6.1
      TV Series
      • Sian Brothwick
      • Jocelyn Pike
      • 2006–2012
    • Alun Armstrong, James Bolam, Amanda Redman, and Dennis Waterman in New Tricks (2003)
      New Tricks
      8.0
      TV Series
      • Karen Chapman
      • 2011
    • Maxine Peake, Rupert Penry-Jones, Miranda Raison, Neil Stuke, and Theo Barklem-Biggs in Silk (2011)
      Silk
      8.0
      TV Series
      • Sue Crocker
      • 2011
    • Trinny & Susannah: From Boom to Bust (2010)
      Trinny & Susannah: From Boom to Bust
      4.9
      TV Movie
      • Clodagh
      • 2010

    Writer



    • Lesley Manville, Samantha Morton, Jessica Brown Findlay, and Eloise Smyth in Harlots (2017)
      Harlots
      7.7
      TV Series
      • created by (creator)
      • 2017–2019

    Producer



    • Lesley Manville, Samantha Morton, Jessica Brown Findlay, and Eloise Smyth in Harlots (2017)
      Harlots
      7.7
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2017–2019

    Personal details

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    • Height
      • 5′ 5″ (1.65 m)
    • Born
      • January 1, 1968
      • Bournemouth, Dorset, England, UK
    • Parents
        David Newmany
    • Relatives
      • Sarah Newman(Sibling)
    • Other works
      The Archers (BBC Radio 4) - Detective Sergeant Madeley

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    • Trivia
      She was first choice for the role of Hazel in Footballers' Wives (2002) as the show's creators had worked with her for two memorable episodes in Bad Girls (1999).
    • Trademark
        Dyed red hair
    • Nickname
      • Ali

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