Kirsty Dillon
Born1974 (age 49–50)
Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, UK
EducationPortsmouth High School
Alma materHavant College
Goldsmiths, University of London
Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art
OccupationActress
Years active1995-present
Known forMidsomer Murders

Kirsty Dillon (born 1974) is an English actress who works in film, television and theatre. She is perhaps best known for her role as WPC Gail Stephens in the British television drama Midsomer Murders.

Early life and education

Dillon was born and brought up in Portsmouth, Hampshire. She was educated at Portsmouth High School and Havant College and studied Drama and Theatre Arts at Goldsmiths', University of London and Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art.[1]

Career

Her roles include the BBC drama ‘The Man That Broke Britain’, Spellbound for Peter Greenaway, Rosalind in ‘As You Like It’ as well as numerous TV credits including Holby City, Casualty, The Bill, Doctors, and the Channel 4 film ‘Rockabye’.[2] She is probably best recognised for her regular role as DC Gail Stephens in the drama 'Midsomer Murders'.[3][4]

Dillon is an ambassador of the White Ribbon Campaign, the international campaign to ‘End Male Violence Against Women’. She works closely with survivors of domestic violence through organisations such as Early Intervention Project and Women's Aid and campaigns to raise awareness which includes handing in petition at 10 Downing Street and gaining support from John Nettles and David James to raise awareness amongst men.[5]

In 2016, Dillon played the role of Luke's mother, Helen, in the movie "To Dream".[6]

Filmography

References

  1. ↑ "Midsomer Murders star is proud of her Pompey roots". The News. 16 March 2011. Archived from the original on 9 September 2012.
  2. ↑ "Midsomer Murders star Kirsty Dillon opens up about her mental health struggles". Express UK. 25 March 2018.
  3. ↑ "Midsomer Murders - WPC Gail Stephens - Kirsty Dillon".
  4. ↑ "Kirsty Dillon". IMDb.
  5. ↑ Press TV/Rattansi and Ridley/The white ribbon/11/28/2009. 29 November 2009 – via YouTube.
  6. ↑ "celebrities kirsty dillon". tv guide.
  7. ↑ Capcom, Sunsoft. Clock Tower 3. Capcom. Scene: Ending credits, 7:04 in, CAST.
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