Before They Were Famous

Over the years some actors have made small appearances in EastEnders then went on to become famous.


 * List by Year of appearance

Peter Purves (1987)
Peter played Martin Hunter from 13 October-20 October 1987.

Emma Bunton (1992)
Emma played a mugger and was given the role of "Second girl" in 1992.

Jonny Lee Miller (1993)
Jonny played Jonathan Hewitt in two episodes in 1993.

Amanda Holden (1994)
Amanda played Carmen in an episode that aired 15 February 1994.

Hugh Bonneville (1995)
Hugh played a headteacher in 1995.

Robbie Williams (1995)
Robbie was seen in The Queen Victoria in the background using the telephone in 1995.

Craig Charles (2002)
Craig played Vince a character from the spin-off Ricky & Bianca in 2002.

David Walliams (2003)
David played Ray a fake registrar at the wedding of Kat Slater and Alfie Moon on the Christmas Day 2003 episode.

Andi Osho (2003-2007)
Andi play three different roles a nurse, a midwife and someone Helen in six different episodes 2003-2007.

Dave Lamb (2004)
Dave played a Bailiff in two episodes of the show in 2004.

Una Stubbs (2006)
Una played Caroline Bishop in 2006.

Tom Ellis (2006)
Tom played Dr Oliver Cousins for 29 episodes in 2006.