Lindsey Coulson
British actress
Lindsey Coulson (born 13 April 1960) is an English actress, known for her portrayal of Carol Jackson on the BBC soap opera, EastEnders (1993–1997; 1999; 2010–2015). For this, she won the 2000 British Soap Award for Best Dramatic Performance. Other roles include Cheryl in Manchild (2002–2003), DC Rosie McManus in Murder Investigation Team (2003–2005), DCI Sarah Tanner in Bulletproof (2018–2021), Penny Armstrong in The Bay (2019–2021), and Dame Stella Drake in Waterloo Road (2025–present). Coulson's film credits include AKA (2003) and Funny Cow (2017).
Early life
Coulson was born in Edmonton, London. She was a hairdresser for six years, before studying acting at the Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, graduating in 1982. She went on to appear in such works as an experimental production of Hamlet, in which she played a 33-weeks-pregnant Ophelia.
Career
Television
EastEnders
Coulson's big television break came in 1993, when she became a household name after being cast in the part of Carol, the feisty matriarch of the Jackson family, in the successful BBC serial drama EastEnders. She remained in the role for four years, but a desire to try her hand at other roles prompted her to quit the role in 1997. She returned to the show for six months in 1999 and won the 2000 British Soap Award for Best Dramatic Performance.
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