Patsy Palmer

For the American actress who occasionally used this name, see Margaret Gibson (actress).

Patsy Palmer
Palmer in 2009
Born
Julie Anne Harris

(1972-05-26) 26 May 1972 (age 52)
Bethnal Green, London, England
Occupations
  • Actress
  • DJ
  • Businesswoman
Years active1984-present
TelevisionGrange Hill (1985–1987)
EastEnders (1993–1999, 2008–2014, 2019, 2024–present)
Strictly Come Dancing (2005)
Dancing on Ice (2023)
Spouses
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(m. 1998; div. 2000)​
Richard Merkell
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(m. 2000)​
PartnerAlfie Rothwell (1991–1994)
Children4, including Charley
RelativesLindsey Coulson (sister-in-law)

Julie Anne Merkell (née Harris; born 26 May 1972), known professionally as Patsy Palmer, is an English actress and DJ, known for her roles as Natasha in the children's drama series Grange Hill (1985–1987), and Bianca Jackson in the BBC soap opera EastEnders (1993–1999, 2008–2014, 2019, 2024–present) which earned her the British Soap Award for Best Actress.[1]

  1. ^ "Patsy Palmer Filmography". IMDb. Retrieved 16 July 2023.