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Stephen Wight was born on 27 February 1980 in Romford, Essex, England, UK. He is an actor and writer, known for Men in Black: International (2019), I May Destroy You (2020) and In Too Deep (2023).

Luke was born in September 1985 and brought up by his mother in the Romford area, describing himself as a 'proud Essex boy'. Thanks to a local drama school teacher who funded his audition, Luke joined the National Youth Theatre, later enrolling at the Central School of Speech and Drama, where he was awarded the Alan Bates Bursary for 2008. On graduation, he began to build up an impressive stage C.V., including the lead in Tennessee Williams' 'Orpheus Descending' at the Manchester Royal Exchange, and in 'A View From the Bridge' and 'Blue/Orange' at the Young Vic. Luke is also a well-regarded playwright - in fact he began writing in his teens as a second string in case he failed to make it as an actor. His works 'Goodbye to All That' and 'So Here We Are' were performed to critical acclaim at the Royal Exchange in Manchester, whilst the play 'Growth' garnered rave reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe, and 'Hearts' played at Sheffield Crucible and the Shed at the National. He is also under commission to the Bush Theatre as of 2016, the year in which he can be seen in the second television series of 'Poldark' as idealistic but fallible Dr Dwight Enys. Married to actress Joanna Horton (born April 1980), whom he met when they appeared together in the Royal Shakespeare Company's 'Days of Significance' and with whom he runs the company Norton Productions, they have a daughter Albie.

Millicent was aged 12 when she enrolled in the Italia Conti Stage School, where fellow pupils included Anthony Newley and Johnny Briggs. One of the first shows she was in was Blue For a Boy. A while later she spent three years on Broadway in The Boy Friend, in which she played every female part during the run. She then played the lead in the show during its London West End run. She joined the television show That Was The Week That Was in 1963 and was in it for about one-and-a-half years, which led to her own show Mainly Millicent. In 1964 she was in the film Nothing But The Best. Later she received two Tony Award nominations for work on Broadway: Side by Side by Sondheim (1977) and King of Hearts (1978).

She married singer Ronnie Carroll in 1959; they divorced in 1965. She then married actor Norman Eshley in 1969, divorcing in 1973. Her third marriage was to Marc Alexander in 1978.

Glen Berry was born on 21 April 1978 in Romford, Essex, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Beautiful Thing (1996), From Hell (2001) and London's Burning (1988).

James Marcus was born on 23 June 1942 in Romford, Essex, England, UK. He was an actor and director, known for A Clockwork Orange (1971), Tank Malling (1989) and UFO (1970). He died in 2024.

Terry O'Neill was born on 30 July 1938 in Romford, Essex, England, UK. He was a producer, known for Mommie Dearest (1981), Aria (1987) and Queens of British Pop (2009). He was married to Laraine Ashton, Faye Dunaway and Vera Day. He died on 16 November 2019 in London, England, UK.

Gemma Collins was born on 31 January 1981 in Romford, Essex, England, UK. She is an actress, known for The Only Way Is Essex (2010), The Tearaways: Sweet Sounds of Summer (2019) and The Only Way Is Essex: All Back to Essex (2014).

Rochelle Humes was born on 21 March 1989 in Romford, Essex, England, UK. She is an actress, known for Big Fat Gypsy Gangster (2011), I Dream (2004) and Myths (2009). She has been married to Marvin Humes since 27 July 2012. They have two children.

David Langham was born in Romford, Essex, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Rogue Heroes (2022), Love at First Sight (2023) and His Dark Materials (2019).

Luke Snellin was born in Romford, Essex. He has been featured in Shots, The Telegraph and V Magazine among others and was named one of Screen International's 'Stars of Tomorrow' and one of Broadcast Magazine's 'Hot Shots'. His film Mixtape (2009) was nominated for a BAFTA for Best Short Film.

After directing on shows My Mad Fat Diary (2013), Banana (2015) and The A Word (2016) he was the lead director on Wanderlust (2018) written by Nick Payne, starring Toni Collette and Temple (2019) written by Mark O'Rowe, starring Mark Strong.

His debut feature film is Let It Snow (2019), an adaptation of John Green, Maureen Johnson and Lauren Myracle's YA novel starring Isabela Merced, Shameik Moore, Odeya Rush, Kiernan Shipka and Joan Cusack. The film was released by Netflix in 2019 and was nominated for a GLAAD award in 2020.

In 2021 he won an RTS award for his directing work on Mae Martin and Joe Hampson's show Feel Good (2020) starring Mae Martin, Charlotte Ritchie and Lisa Kudrow. The show also won the NME Award for Best TV Series and was ranked at number 6 on The Guardian's 50 best TV shows of 2021.

Most recently he directed on the adaptation of David Nicholl's global best seller One Day (2024) released on Netflix in 2024.

Luke is writing and developing several film and TV projects and is represented by Curtis Brown in the UK and CAA & Grandview in the US. He is a member of the DGA, the DGGB and Directors UK.

Gillian Aldam was born on 2 February 1941 in Romford, Essex, England, UK. She is an actress, known for Skyfall (2012), Jupiter Ascending (2015) and Daylight (1996). She was previously married to John Crewdson.

Sue Upton was born on 9 November 1954 in Chadwell Heath, Romford, Essex, England, UK. She is an actress, known for Benny Hill: The Hill's Angels Years (2006), The Benny Hill Show (1969) and The Tomorrow People (1973). She has been married to Roger Whatling since 1977. They have two children.

Peter Geeves was born in 1955 in Romford, Essex, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Cutthroat Island (1995), Muppet Treasure Island (1996) and Erik the Viking (1989). He was married to Suzanne. He died on 31 December 2022.

Richard Madeley was born on 13 May 1956 in Romford, Essex, England, UK. He is a producer and actor, known for Ali G Indahouse (2002), Extras (2005) and Richard & Judy (2001). He has been married to Judy Finnigan since 21 November 1986. They have two children. He was previously married to Lynda R Hooley.

Chris Jarvis was born on 20 April 1969 in Romford, Essex, England, UK. He is an actor and writer, known for Old Jack's Boat (2013), Crackerjack! (1955) and A Midsummer Night's Dream (2016).

Paul Ross was born on 31 December 1956 in Romford, Essex, England, UK. He is an actor and editor, known for Bridget Jones's Diary (2001), Back to the 70's (2004) and The London Programme (1975). He has been married to Jackie Skinner since 29 May 2004. He was previously married to Kerensa Jane Bunce.

Jo was born on 29 April 1979 at Romford in England. Jo's first big break was when she was 12 someone pushed her up to sing the Locomotion and everyone said she was good. After that she always went on the karoake. She then started singing in clubs and worked in a Country and Western Restaurant in Essex. And she even had a top 40 hit with a band in Germany. Then at aged 20 she joined the pop group S Club 7.

Margo Johns was born on 25 February 1919 in Romford, Essex, England, UK. She was an actress, known for Konga (1961), International Detective (1959) and Meet Sexton Blake! (1945). She was married to William Franklyn. She died on 28 September 2009 in Barnes, London, England, UK.

Bill Hemmings was born in May 1938 in Romford, Essex, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Confessions of a Driving Instructor (1976) and The Gold Robbers (1969). He died on 1 January 2021.

Joe Tremain is an Actor and Director from Essex, England. He made his debut at the age of 10 and has acted in a variety of Television, Film, Theatre and Radio, including: Dr Who, Oliver Twist, The Receptionist, Webcast and various BBC Radio 4 Productions.

As a Director, he is known for 2022's Award winning "Boat Man and 2024's Award winning "DON'T F**K WITH ME".

Cliff Williams was born on 14 December 1949 in Romford, Essex, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Private Parts (1997), AC/DC: In Performance (2006) and AC/DC - Black Ice Tour, São Paulo, Brasil 2009 (Bootleg) (2009). He has been married to Georganne since 1980. They have two children.

Vikki Blows was born on 30 December 1987 in Romford, Essex, England, UK. She is an actress and director, known for The Tease (2016), When Evil Calls (2006) and Street Fighter IV (2008).

Romy Baskerville was born in 1941 in Romford, Essex, England, UK. She was an actress, known for The Way (2010), Coronation Street (1960) and North Square (2000). She died on 12 January 2012 in Lambeth, London, England, UK.

Yana was born on 16 February 1932 in Romford, Essex, England, UK. She was an actress, known for Pickup Alley (1957), Zarak (1956) and The Cockleshell Heroes (1955). She was married to Ronnie Ronald, Alan Curtis and Peter F. Smith. She died on 21 November 1989 in London, England, UK.

Frank Lampard was born on 20 June 1978 in Romford, Essex, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Outnumbered (2007), Adidas - Impossible Team (2006) and Open Source (2008). He has been married to Christine Lampard since 20 December 2015. They have two children.