Ursula Holden-Gill

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Ursula Holden-Gill
Born (1974-03-21) 21 March 1974 (age 47)
NationalityEnglish
Alma materLancaster University
Occupation
  • Actress
  • storyteller
  • educator
Known forEmmerdale
Teachers
There are Fairies in the Gutter
Websiteursulaholdengill.com

Ursula Holden-Gill (born 21 March 1974) is a Storyteller and Educator known initially for her acting work, including her roles as school secretary Carol on Channel 4's comedy-drama Teachers (2001–2004), cancer sufferer Alice Dingle on ITV's Emmerdale (2004–2006) and Miss Fitzgerald on CBBC’s Wolfblood[1] (2012–2014).

Career[]

Ursula Holden-Gill graduated from St Martin's College, Lancaster in 1996 with a BA Honours in Drama and Music before attaining an MA in Intercultural Storytelling at University of Lancaster and a PG Dip in Acting from the Drama Studio London. Alongside Holden-Gill's theatre[2] and radio credits,[3] her screen credits include The Bill, Sex, Chips & Rock n' Roll, Mrs Merton and Malcolm, Trial and Retribution, Doctor Willoughby, The Wyvern Mystery, People Like Us, Teachers,[4] Emmerdale, The Syndicate, Vera, In the Dark[5] and Wolfblood.[1][citation needed]

In 2007, Holden-Gill underwent teacher training at Unity College, Burnley where she attained full qualified teacher status and went on to establish herself as a professional storyteller and educator. She is currently an associate artist of Opera North and Settle Stories, an associate teacher of The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art,[6] storyteller in residence at Leeds General Infirmary[7] for the charity Henry Dancer Days and works within the community, education, entertainment and health sectors alike, both in the UK and abroad.[8] In 2012 Holden-Gill was voted Best Newcomer at the British Awards for Storytelling Excellence.[9]

Awards and nominations[]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b Wolfblood (TV Series 2012–2017) - IMDb, retrieved 16 April 2019
  2. ^ Limited, TicketSource. "A Midsummer Night's Dream, Ursula Holden - Gill at Burnley Mechanics Theatre Basement Studio (accessed at rear)". www.ticketsource.co.uk. Retrieved 16 April 2019.
  3. ^ "BBC Radio 4 - Drama, Fragments". BBC. Retrieved 16 April 2019.
  4. ^ metrowebukmetro (2 March 2007). "Teachers star aims to be a real teacher | Metro News". Metro.co.uk. Retrieved 1 August 2013.
  5. ^ "BBC One - In the Dark, Series 1, Episode 1". BBC. Retrieved 16 April 2019.
  6. ^ "Directory of LAMDA teachers" (PDF). Lamda. Retrieved 16 April 2019.
  7. ^ "Ursula Holden Gill: Storyteller & Tutor of Singing, Speech & Drama". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 16 April 2019.
  8. ^ "is200enough?". Is200enough.wordpress.com. 11 July 2013. Retrieved 1 August 2013.
  9. ^ "Outstanding Newcomer 2012 - Winner: Ursula Holden Gill | British Awards for Storytelling Excellence". Storyawards.org.uk. Retrieved 1 August 2013.
  10. ^ "Ursula Holden Gill". Shrewsbury Folk Festival. 16 June 2013. Retrieved 1 August 2013.
  11. ^ Pennine Pens at http://www.penninepens.co.uk or email webmaster at penninepens.co.uk. "HebWeb News 2012: Ursula Holden Gill receives storytelling award". Hebdenbridge.co.uk. Retrieved 1 August 2013.

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