Debbie Arnold - Biography

Debbie Arnold was born in Sunderland on June 14th. She was born into a showbusiness family; her father was the impressionist Eddie Arnold and her mother Mary was a theatrical agent. She started her career in television in 1979 following in her father's footsteps doing impressions on 'Now who do you do'. She then broadened her horizons by moving into drama and comedy appearing in hundreds of shows but her unique achievment is that she has appeared as a regular character in all the major soaps! Sylvie in Cornonation St, Debbie in Emmerdale, Janice in Hollyoaks and April Branning in Eastenders. Her most recent credits include Holby City and Doctors. In 2010 she appeared in the movie 'Photoshoot' playing film star Mae Hudson starring opposite John Altman. The film won her best actress award

Her Theatre credits include 'The Sleeping Prince' at the Haymarket Theatre in London, playing opposite Omar Sharif, for which she won many awards and accolades. Other West End appearances include Woman Behind Bars, Four in a Million and Last of the Red Hot Lovers at the Strand. She has appeared in many fringe productions and numerous national and international tours. Last year she toured the country in 'Keeping Up Appearances' playing Rose.

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She has been a top voice over artiste for the last 20 years, spearheading many campaigns. She has recently formed Debbie Arnold Productions, and is currently in development with three major television projects. She has been the 'face' of Etam and Goldwell and is in the process of launching her own makeup range.

Debbie has 2 daughters who are both following in the family tradition...Ciara Janson an established actress and voice artiste and Talia Janson who is a singer.