List of Emmerdale characters
![Text reading Emmerdale in uppercase letters.](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/61/Emmerdale.png/220px-Emmerdale.png)
Emmerdale logo.
Emmerdale is a British television soap opera first broadcast on ITV on 16 October 1972.[1] The following is a list of characters who currently appear in the programme, listed in order of first appearance. Some characters have been recast since their first appearance and other characters may have multiple actors sharing the role. In these cases, the most recent actor to portray the role is listed first.
Present characters[]
Regular characters[]
Character | Actor(s) | Duration | Ref(s) |
---|---|---|---|
Eric Pollard | Chris Chittell | 1986–present | [2] |
Kim Tate | Claire King | 1989–1999, 2018–present | [3] |
Victoria Sugden | Isabel Hodgins | 1994–present | [4][5] |
Hannah Midgley | |||
Jessica Haywood | |||
Zak Dingle | Steve Halliwell | 1994–present | [6] |
Sam Dingle | James Hooton | 1995–1998, 2000–present | [7] |
Mandy Dingle | Lisa Riley | 1995–2001, 2019–present | [8] |
Marlon Dingle | Mark Charnock | 1996–present | [9] |
Paddy Kirk | Dominic Brunt | 1997–present | [10] |
Bernice Blackstock | Samantha Giles | 1998–2002, 2004, 2012–2019, 2021–present | [11] |
Belle Dingle | Eden Taylor-Draper | 1998–present | [12] |
Emily Mather | |||
James Mather | |||
Charity Dingle | Emma Atkins | 2000–2005, 2009–present | [13] |
Cain Dingle | Jeff Hordley | 2000–2006, 2009–present | [14] |
Bob Hope | Tony Audenshaw | 2000–present | [15] |
Rodney Blackstock | Patrick Mower | 2000–present | [16] |
Faith Dingle | Sally Dexter | 2000, 2004, 2017–2019, 2021–present | [17] |
Gillian Jephcott | |||
Nicola King | Nicola Wheeler | 2001–present | [18] |
Rhona Goskirk | Zoë Henry | 2001–2002, 2010–present | [19] |
Gabby Thomas | Rosie Bentham | 2001–present | [20] |
Annelise Manojlovic | |||
Jemma Giles | |||
Laurel Thomas | Charlotte Bellamy | 2002–present | [21] |
Chas Dingle | Lucy Pargeter | 2002–present | [22] |
Jimmy King | Nick Miles | 2004–present | [23] |
Noah Dingle | Jack Downham | 2004–2005, 2009–present | [24] |
Sam Duffy | |||
Alfie Mortimer | |||
Sarah Sugden | Katie Hill | 2005–present | [25] |
Sophia Amber Moore | |||
Amber Child-Cavill | |||
Lucy Warren | |||
Lily-May Bartley | |||
Samson Dingle | Sam Hall | 2006−present | [26][27] |
Bradley Milnes | |||
Benjamin Shooter | |||
Charlie Pell | |||
David Metcalfe | Matthew Wolfenden | 2006–present | [28] |
Brenda Walker | Lesley Dunlop | 2008–present | [29] |
Leyla Harding | Roxy Shahidi | 2008–2011, 2013–present | [30] |
Moira Barton | Natalie J. Robb | 2009–present | [31] |
Matty Barton | Ash Palmisciano | 2009–2012, 2018–present | [32] |
Grace Cassidy | |||
Jai Sharma | Chris Bisson | 2009–present | [33] |
Priya Sharma | Fiona Wade | 2009–present | [34] |
Effie Woods | |||
Jacob Gallagher | Joe-Warren Plant | 2010–present | [35] |
Amy Wyatt | Natalie Ann Jamieson | 2010–2013, 2019–present | [36] |
Chelsea Halfpenny | |||
Amelia Spencer | Daisy Campbell | 2011–present | [37] |
Rishi Sharma | Bhasker Patel | 2011–present | [38] |
Dan Spencer | Liam Fox | 2011–present | [39] |
Kerry Wyatt | Laura Norton | 2012–present | [40] |
Vanessa Woodfield | Michelle Hardwick | 2012–present | [41] |
Harriet Finch | Katherine Dow Blyton | 2013–present | [42] |
Liam Cavanagh | Jonny McPherson | 2014–present | [43] |
Tracy Metcalfe | Amy Walsh | 2014–present | [44] |
Liv Flaherty | Isobel Steele | 2016–present | [45] |
Lydia Hart | Karen Blick | 2016–present | [46] |
Dawn Taylor | Olivia Bromley | 2018–present | [47] |
Ryan Stocks | James Moore | 2018–present | [48] |
Manpreet Sharma | Rebecca Sarker | 2018–present | [49] |
Ellis Chapman | Aaron Anthony | 2018–2022 | [50] |
Asan N'Jie | |||
Billy Fletcher | Jay Kontzle | 2018–present | [51] |
Vinny Dingle | Bradley Johnson | 2019–present | [52] |
Bear Wolf | Joshua Richards | 2019–present | [53] |
Will Taylor | Dean Andrews | 2019–present | [54] |
Nate Robinson | Jurell Carter | 2019–present | [55] |
Wendy Posner | Susan Cookson | 2019–present | [56] |
Al Chapman | Michael Wildman | 2019–present | [57] |
Meena Jutla | Paige Sandhu | 2020–2022 | [58] |
Mackenzie Boyd | Lawrence Robb | 2020–present | [58] |
Charles Anderson | Kevin Mathurin | 2020–present | [59] |
Ethan Anderson | Emile John | 2021–present | [59] |
Chloe Harris | Jessie Elland | 2021–present | [60] |
Recurring and guest characters[]
Character | Actor(s) | Duration | Ref(s) |
---|---|---|---|
PC Mike Swirling | Andy Moore | 2004−present | [61] |
Cathy Hope | Gabrielle Dowling | 2007−present | [62] |
Ella Whitehouse-Downes | |||
Heath Hope | Sebastian Dowling | 2007−present | [62] |
Lilith Kitching | |||
Arthur Thomas | Alfie Clarke | 2007−present | [63][64] |
Billy Harrower | |||
Luis Townley | |||
Angelica King | Rebecca Bakes | 2009−present | [65][66] |
Sophie Firth | |||
Elliot Windsor | Luca Hoyle | 2011−2012, 2016−present | [67][68] |
Jackson Charles Cummins | |||
Oliver Brooke | |||
Leo Goskirk | Harvey Rogerson | 2011−present | [69][70] |
Harry Whittaker | |||
Theo Tasker | |||
Kyle Winchester | Huey Quinn | 2011, 2013, 2015−present | [71] |
Molly Ainsworth | |||
Isaac Ainsworth | |||
Archie Breckle | Kai Assi | 2012−2015, 2019−present | [72][73][74] |
Liyana Shahzad | |||
Aadam Wahab Shahzad | |||
April Windsor | Amelia Flanagan | 2014−present | [75] |
Amba Metcalfe | Ava Jayasinghe | 2014−present | [76] |
Hope | |||
Mika-Rose | |||
Carl Holliday | Charlie Munro Joyce | 2014, 2016−present | [77] |
Dexter Ansell | |||
Moses Dingle | Arthur Cockroft | 2015−present | [78] |
Johnny Woodfield | Jack Jennings | 2015−present | [79][80] |
Luca Hepworth | |||
Dotty Thomas | Tilly-Rue Foster | 2016−present | [81] |
Ellerie Carroll | |||
Isaac Dingle | Bobby Dunsmoir | 2017−present | [82] |
Elias Walker | |||
Harvey Brook | |||
Lucas Taylor | Noah Ryan Aspinall | 2019−present | [83] |
Dexter Ansell | |||
Eve Dingle | Bonnie Clement | 2019−present | [84] |
Billy Clement | |||
Theo Metcalfe | Beau-Ronnie Newton | 2019−present | [85][86] |
Eve Rowlinski | |||
Talitha Taylor | |||
Harry Sugden | Brody Hall | 2020−present | [87] |
Teddy Hall | |||
Frankie | Uncredited | 2021–present | [88] |
Thomas Tate | Uncredited | 2021–present | [89] |
Gavin | Ben Richards | 2021–present | [90] |
Alex Moore | Liam Boyle | 2021–present | [91] |
Cast changes[]
Departing characters[]
Character | Actor | Ref. |
---|---|---|
Ellis Chapman | Aaron Anthony | [92] |
Meena Jutla | Paige Sandhu | [93] |
Future characters[]
Character | Actor | Ref. |
---|---|---|
Marcus Dean | Darcy Grey | [94] |
Mary | Louise Jameson | [95] |
Former characters[]
Lists of characters by year of introduction[]
References[]
- ^ "Top Emmerdale storylines for 2022 as soap celebrates its 50th anniversary". Entertainment Daily. 1 January 2022.
- ^ "Eric Pollard". itv.com. ITV. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
- ^ Gildea, Samantha (9 October 2018). "A guide to Kim Tate if you're too young to remember Emmerdale's superbitch". Leeds Live. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
- ^ "Victoria Barton". itv.com. ITV. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
- ^ Tutton, Charlotte (6 March 2018). "Emmerdale young Victoria Sugden now: What ever happened to Hannah Midgley? Here's what the child actress is doing 12 years on as she makes return to the industry". OK!. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
- ^ "Zak Dingle". itv.com. ITV. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
- ^ "Sam Dingle". itv.com. ITV. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (12 September 2019). "Who is Emmerdale's Mandy Dingle again? Everything you need to know about the returning character". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
- ^ "Marlon Dingle". itv.com. ITV. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
- ^ "Paddy Kirk". itv.com. ITV. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
- ^ Anderton, Joe (18 April 2021). "Emmerdale's Samantha Giles returns as Bernice causes trouble for Liam and Leyla's romance". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Archived from the original on 18 April 2021. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- ^ Peake, Amber (11 August 2020). "Belle Dingle age: How old is Belle Dingle actress in real life?". Daily Express. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
- ^ Harp, Justin (20 January 2015). "Emma Atkins taking hiatus from Emmerdale to have a baby". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
- ^ Martin, Rachael (23 October 2019). "Who has Cain Dingle slept with in Emmerdale?". Metro. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
- ^ "Bob Hope". itv.com. ITV. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
- ^ "Rodney Blackstock". itv.com. ITV. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
- ^ "How old is Faith Dingle in Emmerdale and who is the actress playing her?". Heart. 26 February 2021. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
- ^ "Nicola King". itv.com. ITV. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
- ^ Crick, Claire (29 May 2020). "Zoe Henry – things you didn't know about the Emmerdale actress". What's on TV. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
- ^ Rodrigues, Charlotte (6 January 2021). "How old is Gabby in Emmerdale? Who plays her?". Entertainment Daily. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
- ^ "Laurel Thomas". itv.com. ITV. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
- ^ "Chas Dingle". itv.com. ITV. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
- ^ "Jimmy King". itv.com. ITV. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
- ^ Tutton, Charlotte (8 February 2021). "Who is Noah Dingle in Emmerdale? What's his age and who plays him? All you need to know". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
- ^ Rodrigues, Charlotte (11 January 2021). "Who plays Sarah in Emmerdale? How old is Katie Hill?". Entertainment Daily. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
- ^ "Who plays Samson Dingle in Emmerdale, how old is he and who is his mum in the ITV soap?". Heart. 12 March 2020. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ Clout, Laura (4 April 2008). "Emmerdale 'sacks child actor, 2, for crying'". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on 12 January 2022. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ "David Metcalfe". itv.com. ITV. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
- ^ "Brenda Walker". itv.com. ITV. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
- ^ Donaldson, Laura (4 October 2018). "Leyla Emmerdale return: Who is Leyla Harding and what happened with David Metcalfe? All the details as actress Roxy Shahidi returns to soap". OK!. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ "Moira Dingle". itv.com. ITV. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ Nickell, Amy (8 February 2021). "Everything you need to know about Ash Palmisciano the first transgender actor shaking up Emmerdale as Matty Barton". OK!. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ "Jai Sharma". itv.com. ITV. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ Lindsay, Jessica (28 June 2019). "Emmerdale's Priya Sharma: Relationship history and eating disorder past". Metro. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ "Who does Dancing On Ice star Joe-Warren Plant play in Emmerdale?". Heart. 31 January 2021. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ Morgan, Laura (6 March 2019). "8 things you'd forgotten about Emmerdale's Amy Wyatt". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ Anderson, Alana (23 October 2020). "Who is Emmerdale star Daisy Campbell? Everything you need to know about Amelia Spencer actress". OK!. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ "Rishi Sharma". itv.com. ITV. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ "Dan Spencer". itv.com. ITV. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ "Kerry Wyatt". itv.com. ITV. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ "Vanessa Woodfield". itv.com. ITV. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ "Emmerdale spoilers: Is Harriet Finch leaving and will she lose her job?". Heart. 27 January 2021. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (29 June 2018). "Emmerdale promotes Dr Cavanagh to show regular as a new love triangle begins". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ "Who is Emmerdale's Tracy Metcalfe, is she pregnant and what do we know about actress Amy Walsh?". Heart. 8 January 2021. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ Crick, Claire (28 April 2020). "Isobel Steele – things you didn't know about the Emmerdale actress". What's on TV. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ Davies, Alex (14 August 2019). "Emmerdale cast: Who plays Lydia Hart? How old is she?". Daily Express. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ "Who plays Dawn Taylor in Emmerdale?". Heart. 18 February 2021. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ Crick, Claire (18 July 2019). "7 things you didn't know about James Moore – AKA Emmerdale's Ryan Stocks". What's on TV. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ Kitson, Calli (28 January 2021). "Who is Manpreet Sharma and what is her past in Emmerdale?". Metro. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ "Emmerdale recast Ellis Chapman role after Asan N'Jie awards clash". BBC News. 8 November 2019. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ Tutton, Charlotte (23 January 2019). "Emmerdale: Who is Billy Fletcher actor Jay Kontzle? And what is his past with Aaron?". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ Clayton, Emma (3 May 2020). "Emmerdale's Bradley Johnson joins cast for digital singalongs". Telegraph and Argus. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ Davies, Alex (4 April 2019). "Emmerdale cast: Who plays Bear Wolf? Who is Joshua Richards?". Daily Express. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ Alexander, Susannah (29 July 2020). "Emmerdale's Dean Andrews originally auditioned for different role". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ Rodrigues, Charlotte (26 February 2021). "Who plays Nate Robinson in Emmerdale and who are his parents?". Entertainment Daily. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ Milan, Aidan (2 July 2019). "Who is Susan Cookson who plays Lee's mum Wendy Posner on Emmerdale?". Metro. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ Alexander, Susannah (14 July 2019). "Emmerdale casts Harry Potter star Michael Wildman as Ellis Chapman's father". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ a b Davies, Megan (7 September 2020). "Emmerdale announces three new characters in big autumn shake-up". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ a b Chase, Stephanie (26 November 2020). "Emmerdale announces two new characters Charles and Ethan". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ Lindsay, Duncan (6 August 2021). "Emmerdale spoilers: Newcomer reveals big drama ahead for Sarah and donor sister Chloe". Metro. DMG Media. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
- ^ "Andy Moore". Spotlight. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ a b Tutton, Charlotte (5 February 2021). "Emmerdale's troublesome twins Cathy and Heath Hope are real-life siblings". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ "How old is Emmerdale's Arthur Thomas and who plays him?". Heart. 2 December 2020. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ Atkinson, Neil (7 July 2008). "Soaper-star baby in Emmerdale role". Examiner Live. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ "Angelica King". itv.com. ITV. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ Thornton, Lucy (14 December 2012). "Family mourn fire death of girl who played baby in Emmerdale". Daily Record. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ "Elliot Windsor". itv.com. ITV. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ "What happens when?". Inside Soap. No. 15. 14–20 April 2012. p. 30.
- ^ Rodrigues, Charlotte (10 February 2020). "Emmerdale's Harvey Rogerson overjoyed as he receives puppy". Entertainment Daily. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ "Emmerdale: Tributes paid to child actor Harry Whittaker". BBC News. 11 July 2014. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ "Emmerdale's Jeff Hordley: 'It's a roller-coaster that's about to descend into oblivion!'". What's on TV. 9 June 2015. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (10 December 2012). "'Emmerdale' Gemma Oaten talks Rachel's baby drama - interview". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (18 February 2014). "Emmerdale's Chris Bisson: 'Jai plans to snatch Archie'". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ Julians, Joe (13 May 2020). "Emmerdale star reveals Laurel is fearful of her son Arthur". Radio Times. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ Tutton, Charlotte (27 January 2021). "How old is April in Emmerdale, and who is the actress who plays her? Details revealed". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ "Amba Metcalfe". ITV. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
- ^ Rodrigues, Charlotte (20 December 2021). "Has Lucas in Emmerdale been recast? Who plays Dawn's son now?". Entertainment Daily. Retrieved 30 December 2021.
- ^ Anderson, Alana (15 August 2018). "Emmerdale fans gush over Ross Barton's son Moses as the adorable tot steals the show". OK!. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ "Johnny Woodfield". itv.com. ITV. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ @EastieOaks (2 January 2022). "Someone asked me if Johnny is being played by a new actor in #Emmerdale Jack Jennings as Johnny Woodfield (Tuesday 4th January)" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "Dotty Thomas". itv.com. ITV. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ "Isaac Dingle". itv.com. ITV. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ West, Amy (20 December 2021). "Emmerdale recasts Dawn Taylor's son Lucas in latest episode". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
- ^ "Eve Dingle". itv.com. ITV. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ Crick, Claire (24 March 2020). "Emmerdale fans thrilled as this favourite returns looking unrecognisable". What's on TV. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ LB Act. "We are super excited for our very own Beau-Ronnie Newton who is making his debut appearance in @emmerdale this evening. He is absolutely loving his time on set and is so excited to be playing Theo Metcalfe in the soap. Exciting times ahead for this little guy. Well done Beau y #bact #Ibcasting #emmerdale #filming #casting #leeds #tv #toddler #cast #acting #toddleractor #emmerdale #itv #theoemmerdale #theometcalfe". Facebook. Retrieved 30 December 2021.
- ^ "Harry Sugden". itv.com. ITV. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ White, Kate (20–26 February 2021). "Nate & Tracy's baby joy!". Inside Soap. No. 8. pp. 6–7.
- ^ "Emmerdale fans spy shock return of 'dead' character hiding in the village". Daily Mirror. (Reach plc). 2 November 2021. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
- ^ Seddon, Dan (2 October 2021). "Emmerdale casts Hollyoaks and Footballers' Wives star Ben Richards in new role". Digital Spy. (Hearst Magazines UK). Retrieved 2 October 2021.
- ^ Rodrigues, Charlotte (20 December 2021). "Who plays Lucas's dad, Alex, in Emmerdale? Liam Boyle has been in Coronation Street before". Entertainment Daily.
- ^ Davies, Megan (1 February 2022). "Emmerdale confirms exit storyline for Ellis Chapman". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
- ^ Allday, Jasmine (5 January 2022). "Emmerdale Meena actress will 'miss everything' about her as she confirms exit from ITV soap". Daily Mirror. (Reach plc). Retrieved 5 January 2022.
- ^ Harp, Justin (12 January 2022). "Emmerdale casts Pierce Harris's son for new Rhona storyline". Digital Spy. (Hearst Magazines UK). Retrieved 12 January 2022.
- ^ Methven, Nicola (29 January 2022). "EXCLUSIVE: Louise Jameson rejoins Emmerdale-despite being killed off first time round". Daily Mirror. Reach plc. Retrieved 29 January 2022.
External links[]
- Characters and cast at itv.com
- Characters and cast at IMDb
Categories:
- Lists of Emmerdale characters