Adam Woodyatt plays Ian Beale, Steve McFadden plays Phil Mitchell, and Letitia Dean plays Sharon Watts in EastEnders.
Main cast
- Ian BealeAdam WoodyattSeasons 1985–presentMain
- Phil MitchellSteve McFaddenSeasons 1990–presentMain
- Sharon WattsLetitia DeanSeasons 1985–1995, 2001–2006, 2012–presentMain
- Kathy BealeGillian TaylforthSeasons 1985–2000, 2015–presentMain
- Billy MitchellPerry FenwickSeasons 1998–presentMain
- Kat SlaterJessie WallaceSeasons 2000–2005, 2010–2016, 2018–presentMain
- Patrick TruemanRudolph WalkerSeasons 2001–presentMain
- Alfie MoonShane RichieSeasons 2002–2005, 2010–2016, 2018–2019, 2022–presentMain
- Jean SlaterGillian WrightSeasons 2004–presentMain
- Honey MitchellEmma BartonSeasons 2005–2008, 2014–presentMain
- Cindy BealeMichelle CollinsSeasons 1988–1990, 1992–1998, 2023–presentMain
Supporting cast
- Dot CottonJune BrownSeasons 1985–2020Supp
- Pat ButcherPam St ClementSeasons 1986–2012Supp
- Pauline FowlerWendy RichardSeasons 1985–2006Supp
- Sonia FowlerNatalie CassidySeasons 1993–2007, 2010–2011, 2014–presentSupp
- Stacey SlaterLacey TurnerSeasons 2004–2010, 2014–presentSupp
- Denise FoxDiane ParishSeasons 2006–presentSupp
- Peggy MitchellBarbara WindsorSeasons 1994–2010, 2013–2016Supp
- TraceyJane SlaughterSeasons 1985–presentSupp
- Jack BranningScott MaslenSeasons 2007–2013, 2016–presentSupp
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About this cast
EastEnders is the long-running BBC One soap opera set in Walford, airing since 1985. Its headlined cast includes Adam Woodyatt (Ian Beale), Steve McFadden (Phil Mitchell), Letitia Dean (Sharon Watts), Gillian Taylforth (Kathy Beale), and Perry Fenwick (Billy Mitchell).
Cast FAQs
Who plays Phil Mitchell in EastEnders?
Phil Mitchell is played by Steve McFadden.
Who is in the cast of EastEnders?
The full credited cast includes 20 actors including Adam Woodyatt, Steve McFadden, Letitia Dean, and Gillian Taylforth.
How many cast members are in EastEnders?
The verified full credited cast list contains 20 actors.
Who plays Sharon Watts in EastEnders?
Sharon Watts is played by Letitia Dean.
Who plays Ian Beale in EastEnders?
Ian Beale is played by Adam Woodyatt.
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