Gillian Kearney | |
|---|---|
| Born | Gillian Louise Kearney 9 May 1972 |
| Alma mater | Rose Bruford College |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Television | Brookside (1986–1989) Damon and Debbie (1987) Shameless (2005–2007) Casualty (2008–2010) Emmerdale (2015–2017, 2024) |
| Partner | Eddie Foo |
| Children | 1 |
Gillian Louise Kearney[1] (born 9 May 1972) is an English actress best known for her early role as Debbie McGrath in Channel 4's Liverpool-based soap opera Brookside and the spin-off mini-series Damon and Debbie, and for playing Jessica Harrison in the long-running BBC television medical drama series Casualty, as well as Emma Barton in the ITV Yorkshire-based soap opera Emmerdale. The role of Emma gained her recognition because of character's involvement in Emmerdale’s most high-profile storylines during her three-year stint.