Eileen Derbyshire

Eileen Derbyshire

Eileen Derbyshire, MBE is an English actress, best known for her role as Emily Bishop in the long-running ITV soap opera, Coronation Street. She played the character for 55 years from January 1961 to January 2016, making her the longest-serving female cast member in a British TV soap opera. She is the mother of sports journalist Oliver Holt. She was appointed an MBE in the 2010 Queens Birthday Honours list with her fellow co-star and friend, Barbara Knox, who portrays Rita Sullivan.

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Female
Date of Birth
October 6th, 1930
Age
95
Birth Place
United Kingdom, England
Star Sign
Libra
Occupation
Actor
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Roles
Emily Bishop, Emily Nugent, Emily Swain in Coronation Street
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