Leanne Lakey

Leanne Lakey (born 19 May 1978) is a British actress, known for playing Belinda Peacock in EastEnders and Charlotte Day in Family Affairs.

Leanne Lakey
Born (1978-05-19) 19 May 1978
Chelmsford, Essex, England
OccupationActress
Years active1999–present
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)

Background

Lakey originally trained to be a dancer,[1] and is accomplished at jazz, ballroom and ballet.[2] She used to play netball for Essex, and considered playing for England.[3]

Lakey studied Dance at the Essex Dance Theatre and went on to train at Arts Educational Schools in Chiswick.[4]

Career

Lakey's first professional acting role was a cameo in the television film The Last Musketeer.[5]

During 2002 she appeared in both EastEnders and Family Affairs at the same time, becoming one of the first actors to do so.[6] Discussing the experience, she said:

"I find I'm under more pressure at Family Affairs, as it's regular. The work schedule at FA is very hard. I'm up at 4.30 every morning and I'm lucky to get home before 9 or 10pm so it's difficult...the main difference is celebrities and fame. On EE they're all household names and they all have their own problems, but the actors on Family Affairs aren't as well known. EE is like a holiday, I get to catch up with everybody which is great. It's very relaxed, whereas Family Affairs, the schedule is so tight it's too quick."[7][8][9]

Lakey has also appeared in episodes of Ashes to Ashes, New Tricks, Casualty and The Bill.

In January 2016, actress (Carli Norris) became the second actress to play Belinda Peacock, replacing Lakey.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2000The Last MusketeerAngie SalterTelevision film
London's BurningPolice Constable
- Episode 12.11 (2000)
TV series
2001The ViceDebbie
- Out of Mind (2001)
Feature film
The BillKaren
- Temptation (2001)
Police drama
EastEndersBelinda Peacock
- (2001–2003)
Soap opera
2002Family AffairsCharlotte DaySoap opera
2003EastEnders: Slaters in DetentionBelinda PeacockSpecial episode released on DVD and VHS
The BillJulie Lewis
- Episode 142 (2003)
Police drama
2005The BillJanine Bowker
- Episode 365 (2005)
Police drama
2006CasualtyLauren Dunsford
- Poisoned Love (2006)
Medical drama
New TricksKaren
- Dockers (2006)
Police drama
2007Wire in the BloodMay Barrett
- The Names of Angels (2007)
TV series
2008Ashes to AshesStreet Girl 1
- Episode 1.3 (2008)
TV series
The ChildrenDC Morton
- Episode 1 & Episode 2 (2008)
Police drama
2010Holby CityErica O'Hanlon
- series 13 Episode 6 – Betrayal (2010)
Medical drama
2011Big Fat Gypsy GangsterBev (2011)Comedy Film

References

  1. "BBC – EastEnders – Walford Hotspots – Leanne Lakey". BBC. Archived from the original on 1 January 2003. Retrieved 14 July 2009.
  2. BBC – EastEnders – Characters & Cast – Leanne Lakey. Retrieved 14 July 2009.
  3. "BBC – Pure Soap – Leanne Lakey Live Chat Transcript Page 11". BBC. Archived from the original on 22 November 2002. Retrieved 14 July 2009.
  4. Mandy profile. Retrieved 3 March 2019
  5. "BBC – Pure Soap – Leanne Lakey Live Chat Transcript Page 9". BBC. Archived from the original on 22 November 2002. Retrieved 14 July 2009.
  6. Leanne Lakey – Biography Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 14 July 2009.
  7. "BBC – Pure Soap – Leanne Lakey Live Chat Transcript Page 1". BBC. Archived from the original on 22 November 2002. Retrieved 14 July 2009.
  8. "BBC – Pure Soap – Leanne Lakey Live Chat Transcript Page 2". BBC. Archived from the original on 22 November 2002. Retrieved 14 July 2009.
  9. "BBC – Pure Soap – Leanne Lakey Live Chat Transcript Page 3". BBC. Archived from the original on 22 November 2002. Retrieved 14 July 2009.
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