Charlie Brooks (British Actress) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Actress
Nationality	British
Date of Birth	03/05/1981
Age	45 years
Birthplace	Ware, Hertfordshire, England

Latest News about Charlie Brooks

01/01/2025

Charlie Brooks participated in the 2025 season of the reality dance competition 'Dancing on Ice,' showcasing her commitment to fitness and performance arts. The 43-year-old actress joined a lineup of celebrities competing for the title, marking her return to the spotlight following her departure from EastEnders in 2022.

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Bio/Wiki

Full Name	Charlene Emma Brooks
Famous Role	Janine Butcher in British TV show, EastEnders (1999–2022)

Physical Stats & More

Height	5'5" (165 cm)
Eye Color	Dark Brown
Hair Color	Light Golden Blonde

Educational Qualification(s)

Schools	Tower House School, Barmouth Ravenscourt Theatre School, Hammersmith, London Arts Educational School, Chiswick, London

Personal Life

Marital Status	Unmarried
Food Habit	Non-vegetarian

Relationships & More

Fiancé	Jon Newman (Actor) Tony Truman (Entrepreneur)
Affairs/Boyfriends	Jon Newman (2001-2003; Actor) Tony Truman (2003-2006; Entrepreneur) Ben Hollington (2012-2018; Architect) James Fuller (Producer)

Family

Father	Danny Brooks (Businessman)
Mother	Rowena Brooks (Restaurant Manager)
Siblings	Benjamin Jamie Brooks (Writer, Director, Actor) Beth Brooks
Children	Kiki Brooks-Truman (Actress)

Career

Debut

Film	Take 3 Girls (2006) as Patsy

Awards

Inside Soap Awards for Best Bitch for EastEnders (2001)
TV Quick and Choice Awards Best Soap Actress for EastEnders (2004)
British Soap Award for Best Villain for EastEnders (2004)
Inside Soap Award for Best Bitch for EastEnders (2004)
British Soap Award for Best Exit for EastEnders (2005)
All About Soap Award for Best Bitch for EastEnders (2009)
End of Year EastEnders Awards for Best Bitch (2009)
Digital Spy Soap Award for Best Bitch for EastEnders (2010)
TV Times Awards for TV's Most Popular Bitch for EastEnders (2010)
DS Award for DS Female Soap Actor for EastEnders (2012)

Notable Works

Pudding Lane (1999)
Angel of Death: The Beverly Allitt Story (2005)
Wired (2008)
Moving On (2018)
Lie With Me (2021)
Office Games (2003)
Dangerous Corner (2006)
A Streetcar Named Desire (2015)
The Ocean at the End of the Lane (2022-2023)

Social Media

Instagram	https://www.instagram.com/charlie_brooks_xx/
Twitter	https://x.com/charliebrooks0

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Attended the Dragon Theatre in Wales during childhood.
2. Moved to London with her brother to join Ravenscourt Theatre School at age 13.
3. Developed a passion for drama at a young age and appeared in numerous amateur plays.
4. Had a challenging experience living with a family in London that made her feel homesick.
5. Parents divorced after she joined EastEnders in 1999.
6. Released a fitness video in 2005 titled 'Charlie Brooks: Before and After Workout.'
7. Won two British reality shows: ‘Strictly Come Dancing (Christmas Special)’ (2011) and ‘I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!’ (2012).
8. Co-founded 'Iampro,' an online drama school, in 2019.
9. Launched a line of sex toys named ‘I Am Arla’ in 2020.
10. Quit alcohol in 2021 after realizing it negatively affected her life.
11. Took up running and meditation to manage anxiety after quitting alcohol.
12. Passionate about fitness and regularly engages in workouts.
13. Owns a poochon dog.
14. Designed a sex toy for women named ‘U’ in 2023.
15. Participated in ‘Dancing on Ice’ in 2025.

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