Gillian Kearney, 1972
Actors · May 9, 1972
Gillian Kearney
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Gillian Kearney is 54 years old, born May 9, 1972 in United Kingdom · Taurus.
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About
Gillian Kearney became a fixture of British TV through roles in three major soap operas: Debbie McGrath in Brookside, Jessica Harrison in Casualty, and Emma Barton in Emmerdale. Born in 1972, the English actress gained the most recognition during her three-year run on Emmerdale, anchoring several of the show's biggest storylines. As a Taurus, she brings steady presence to ensemble casts.
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Biography
Gillian Kearney is an English actress born on 9 May 1972. She built her career across British television's most durable franchises. Kearney first gained notice playing Debbie McGrath in Channel 4's Brookside, a Liverpool-based soap opera, and reprised the role in the spin-off mini-series Damon and Debbie. She later joined the BBC's long-running medical drama Casualty as Jessica Harrison. Her most prominent role came in ITV's Emmerdale, where she played Emma Barton; the character's involvement in the show's high-profile storylines during Kearney's three-year tenure brought her wider recognition. As a Taurus born in May, Kearney embodies the sign's reputation for reliability—a quality reflected in her sustained presence across ensemble medical and soap-opera productions. Actors perform live and on-camera, building careers through recurring roles and character arcs. Kearney's work spans drama and serialized television across British networks.
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Trivia
- Kearney played dual roles across linked properties: Debbie McGrath appeared in both the original Brookside series and the spin-off Damon and Debbie.
- Her character Emma Barton in Emmerdale became central to the show's most high-profile storylines, elevating Kearney's visibility in British television.
- Kearney worked across three of Britain's most established TV institutions: Channel 4, the BBC, and ITV.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Master Teacher
33 is 6 amplified. Caretakers operating at scale; rare among entertainers, more common among educators and activists.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Robbie UreMonkey · 2004
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade PettyjohnDragon · 2000
- Ruby StokesDragon · 2000
CHALLENGING
- Ádám SimonHorse · 1990
- Chris Colfer
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Frequently asked
- How old is Gillian Kearney?
- Gillian Kearney is 54 years old (born May 9, 1972).
- When is Gillian Kearney's birthday?
- Gillian Kearney was born on May 9, 1972.
- What is Gillian Kearney's zodiac sign?
- Gillian Kearney is a Taurus, born May 9, 1972.
- What is Gillian Kearney's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Gillian Kearney was born in 1972, the year of the Water Rat.
- Where is Gillian Kearney from?
- Gillian Kearney is from United Kingdom.
- What does Gillian Kearney do?
- Gillian Kearney is a actor.
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