Jill Halfpenny (born 15 July 1975) is an English actress who first garnered attention playing Nicola Dobson in the coming-of-age drama series Byker Grove (1989–1992).

Her hobbies include roller-skating, ice-skating, fencing, dancing and she enjoys traveling. She is also friends with her old co-star, Kacey Ainsworth. Her first major acting role was at the age of …

4 days ago · She faced sudden loss – twice. Jill Halfpenny on finding strength in the hardest thing she's lived through The actor shares her experience with grief, being judged by critics from a …

Nov 11, 2025 · We've covered everything you need to know about Jill Halfpenny, the actress from Byker Grove and EastEnders.

3 days ago · Jill Halfpenny has said that her latest work explores a subject so harrowing she “wouldn’t inflict it on her worst enemy”. “If your child is abducted, I think that's a special kind of …

Jill Halfpenny is a British stage, film and television actress, best known for playing roles in British soap operas "Coronation Street" and "EastEnders" as well as television series' such as …

Nov 24, 2025 · Jill Halfpenny is an actress famous for her appearance in TV shows including EastEnders, Coronation Street and Strictly Come Dancing.

Dec 27, 2024 · Explore Jill Halfpenny's remarkable career across British television and theatre, highlighting her versatile performances and enduring impact.

3 days ago · Former EastEnders star Jill Halfpenny has described the death of her partner Matt Janes from a sudden heart attack as "the hardest thing she's ever gone through". The …

3 days ago · Olivier-winning stage and screen actor Jill Halfpenny will return to the Royal Exchange Theatre in Noël Coward's PRIVATE LIVES, playing the role of Amanda Prynne. …