Anita Dobson | |
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 Dobson at the tenth anniversary of Wicked in 2016 | |
| Born | 29 April 1949 Stepney, London, England |
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| Years active | 1974–present |
| Known for | Role of Angie Watts in EastEnders |
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Anita, Lady May (born 29 April 1949), known as Anita Dobson,[1] is an English actress and singer. She is best known for her role from 1985 to 1988 as Angie Watts in the BBC soap opera EastEnders. In 1986, she reached number four in the UK Singles Chart with "Anyone Can Fall in Love", a song based on the theme music of EastEnders. She is married to Queen guitarist and astrophysicist Sir Brian May.
Dobson's other television roles include the 1989 ITV sitcom Split Ends. In 2003, she was nominated for the Olivier Award for Best Actress for the National Theatre production of Frozen. She has also starred in the West End as Mama Morton in the musical Chicago (2003) and Gertrude in Hamlet (2005), making her RSC debut in the 2012 revival of The Merry Wives of Windsor. Dobson also appeared in the 2023 Christmas special of Doctor Who, as well as playing a major role in the following 14th series of the show. Her film appearances include Darkness Falls (1999) and London Road (2015).
- ^ Cadden, Avril. "Eastenders veteran Anita Dobson on why she closed door on Albert Square return". Sunday Mail. Retrieved 10 November 2010.