Short Info

SpouseJames Herbert, Richard Forshaw
FactIs one of 20 EastEnders (1985) to compete on Strictly Come Dancing (2004). The others, in chronological order, are Jill Halfpenny (Kate Mitchell), Christopher Parker (Spencer Moon), Patsy Palmer (Bianca Jackson), Louisa Lytton (Ruby Allen), Letitia Dean (Sharon Rickman), Matt Di Angelo (Deano Wicks), Phil Daniels (Kevin Wicks), Gillian Taylforth (Kathy Mitchell), Jessie Wallace (Kat Moon), Ricky Groves (Garry Hobbs), Natalie Cassidy (Sonia Fowler), Jimi Mistry (Fred Fonseca), Scott Maslen (Jack Branning), Kara Tointon (Dawn Swann), Anita Dobson (Angie Watts), Sid Owen (Ricky Butcher), Jake Wood (Max Branning), Kellie Bright (Linda Carter) and Tameka Empson (Kim Fox-Hubbard).


Zöe Lucker is a British actress, best known for her roles in the soap operas Footballers’ Wives and Hollyoaks.

Lucker was born in London, England, on 28 March 1977. Her parents are of English and German descent. She has two older sisters. Lucker was educated at the Sylvia Young Theatre School and the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts.

Lucker’s first television role was in the British medical drama Casualty in 1998. She went on to appear in a number of other British television programmes, including The Bill, Holby City and Doctors. In 2002, she landed the role of Tanya Turner in the ITV soap opera Footballers’ Wives. The show was a huge success and made Lucker a household name. She appeared in the show for three years, until 2005.

In 2006, Lucker made her film debut in the British comedy Confetti. She also had a small role in the 2007 film St Trinian’s.

In 2008, Lucker began appearing in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks as Porsche McQueen. The character quickly became popular with viewers and Lucker became one of the show’s main stars. She remained on Hollyoaks until 2012, when she left to pursue other projects.

Lucker has appeared in a number of stage productions, including Chicago (2006), Sweet Charity (2007) and A Midsummer Night’s Dream (2009).

In 2013, Lucker starred in the short-lived ITV drama series Mr Selfridge. She also had a recurring role in the BBC medical drama Holby City from 2014 to 2015.

Lucker has been married twice. Her first marriage was to actor John Lynch from 2000 to 2005. The couple have two daughters together. Her second marriage is to businessman Richard Sutton. The couple have been married since 2009 and have one son together.

Lucker has a net worth of $5 million.

General Info

Full NameZöe Lucker
Height1.65 m
ProfessionActor
EducationHuddersfield New College
NationalityEnglish

Family

SpouseJames Herbert, Richard Forshaw
ChildrenLilly Alabama Herbert

Accomplishments

NominationsThe British Soap Award for Best Dramatic Performance - Female, National Television Award for Most Popular Actress
MoviesBrazen Hussies, Waterloo Road The Movie
TV ShowsFootballers' Wives, EastEnders, Hollyoaks, Waterloo Road, HolbyBlue, Where the Heart Is, Killer Net, Boyz Unlimited, Bombshell

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Facts

#Fact
1Despite playing her mother on EastEnders (1985), Lucker is just 13 years older than Kylie Babbington in real life.
2Used to live with friend Alyn Waterman, the make-up designer on Footballers' Wives (2002).
3Good friends with her Footballers' Wives (2002) co-star Daniel Schutzmann.
4Is one of 20 EastEnders (1985) to compete on Strictly Come Dancing (2004). The others, in chronological order, are Jill Halfpenny (Kate Mitchell), Christopher Parker (Spencer Moon), Patsy Palmer (Bianca Jackson), Louisa Lytton (Ruby Allen), Letitia Dean (Sharon Rickman), Matt Di Angelo (Deano Wicks), Phil Daniels (Kevin Wicks), Gillian Taylforth (Kathy Mitchell), Jessie Wallace (Kat Moon), Ricky Groves (Garry Hobbs), Natalie Cassidy (Sonia Fowler), Jimi Mistry (Fred Fonseca), Scott Maslen (Jack Branning), Kara Tointon (Dawn Swann), Anita Dobson (Angie Watts), Sid Owen (Ricky Butcher), Jake Wood (Max Branning), Kellie Bright (Linda Carter) and Tameka Empson (Kim Fox-Hubbard).
5Became good friends with Natalie Cassidy when they competed together on Strictly Come Dancing (2004).
6Passed her driving test just 4 weeks before she started filming EastEnders (1985).
7Returned to work 11 months after giving birth to her daughter Lily in order to begin rehearsing for Strictly Come Dancing (2004).
8Gave birth to her daughter Lily Alabama Herbert, with fiancé James Herbert, 5 days late weighing in at 8lbs 12oz, via Caesarean section (2 September 2008).
9Before landing the role of Tanya Turner on Footballers' Wives (2002) she was about to give up acting for a career in teaching.
10Was in a relationship with TV presenter Tony Craig (November 2002-August 2003).
11Parents spent year + half doing voluntary service in Zambia then became school teachers.
12Has three siblings.
13Father set up his own stained glass design business. He also writes music and can play several musical instruments.
14Her school teacher, Tony Walker, wrote a part in a play for her
15Did A-levels at Huddersfield New College and went to Drama School in Manchester, obtaining drama degree.
16Left drama school aged 21, got herself an agent and her first job was on tour with the Hull Truck Theatre Company in John Godber plays including "Dracula" and "The New Office Party".
17Has done some presenting/reporting on BBC Choice.
18Once worked as a waitress at "Ask Pizza".
19Is making a soap star exercise video

Movies

Actress

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Hollyoaks2015TV SeriesReenie McQueen
Waterloo Road2013-2014TV SeriesCarol Barry
EastEnders2010-2011TV SeriesVanessa Gold / Vanessa
Holby Blue2007-2008TV SeriesKate Keenan
Bombshell2006TV SeriesJenna Marston
Footballers' Wives2002-2006TV SeriesTanya Turner / Tanya Laslett
Bad Girls2004TV SeriesTanya Turner
Holby City2002TV SeriesSharon Simons
Trial & Retribution2000TV SeriesCatrina Roberts
Doctors2000TV SeriesSandy Hansen
Barbara1999TV SeriesKaren
Boyz Unlimited1999TV SeriesKirsty Bellamy
Killer Net1998TV Mini-SeriesCarol
Where the Heart Is1997TV SeriesJane
Brazen Hussies1996TV MovieBusty Babs
Coronation Street1996TV SeriesSonia Leach / Sonya Leach

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
24 Hours in the Past2015TV Series documentaryHerself
Lorraine2014TV SeriesHerself
Sunday Side Up2013TV SeriesHerself
Loose Women2003-2013TV SeriesHerself
What's Cooking? From the Sainsbury's Kitchen2013TV SeriesHerself - Guest
TV's Biggest Blockbusters2012TV Movie documentaryHerself
The One Show2008-2011TV SeriesHerself - Guest / Herself
Strictly Come Dancing2009-2010TV SeriesHerself - Contestant / Herself - Audience Member / Herself
Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two2009TV Series documentaryHerself
Live from Studio Five2009TV SeriesHerself
The New Paul O'Grady Show2009TV SeriesHerself
All Star Family Fortunes2009TV SeriesHerself
Hell's Kitchen2009TV SeriesHerself
This Morning2004-2008TV SeriesHerself
Richard & Judy2008TV SeriesHerself
Drama Trails2008TV Series documentaryHerself
Orange Playlist2007TV SeriesHerself
Zoe Lucker and Sarah Barrands Date with the Dalai2006TV Movie documentaryHerself
Sport Relief 20062006TV MovieTanya Turner
The Friday Night Project2006TV SeriesHerself
The Prince's Trust 30th Birthday: Live2006TV Movie documentaryHerself
Stars in Their Eyes2006TV SeriesHerself
Davina2006TV SeriesHerself
The Brendan Courtney Show2006TV SeriesHerself
OFI Sunday2005TV SeriesHerself
GMTV2002-2005TV SeriesHerself
Friday Night with Jonathan Ross2005TV SeriesHerself
Celebrity Stitch Up2005TV SeriesHerself
CD:UK2005TV SeriesGuest Presenter
X-Rated: The TV They Tried to Ban2005TV MovieHerself
Footballers' Wives Exposed2004TV MovieHerself / Tanya Turner
The BAFTA TV Awards 20042004TV Movie documentaryHerself - Presenter
2003 TV Moments2004TV Movie documentaryHerself - Audience Member
Today with Des and Mel2004TV SeriesHerself
National Television Awards Party of the Year2004TV SpecialHerself
100 Greatest Sexy Moments2003TV Movie documentaryHerself
Richard & Judy2003TV SeriesHerself
Little Black Dress Workout2003VideoHerself
Top Ten2002TV Series documentaryHerself
SM:TV Gold2002TV SeriesHerself
The Big Breakfast2002TV SeriesHerself

Archive Footage

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Waterloo Road2015TV SeriesCarol Barry
TV's Nastiest Villains2014TV Movie documentaryTanya Turner
Stars on the Street2009TV Movie documentarySonia Leach (uncredited)
Greatest Before They Were Stars TV Moments2005TV Movie documentary
Favouritism2005TV SeriesHerself

Awards

Won Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2004TV Quick AwardTV Quick Awards, UKBest ActressFootballers' Wives (2002)

Nominated Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2016British Soap AwardBritish Soap AwardsBest Female Dramatic PerformanceHollyoaks (1995)
2005TV Quick AwardTV Quick Awards, UKBest ActressFootballers' Wives (2002)
2004National Television AwardNational Television Awards, UKMost Popular ActressFootballers' Wives (2002)

Source: IMDb, Wikipedia

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