Lucy Benjamin, 1970
Actors · June 25, 1970
Lucy Benjamin
★ HOW OLD IS LUCY BENJAMIN?
Lucy Benjamin is 56 years old, born June 25, 1970 in United Kingdom · Cancer.
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About
Lucy Benjamin became a household name playing Lisa Fowler on BBC's EastEnders, a role that earned her a National Television Awards nomination. Born in England in 1970, Benjamin appeared in shows like Press Gang and Jupiter Moon before joining the soap in 1998. She's also competed on The X Factor: Battle of the Stars, which she won in 2006. As a Cancer, she channels emotional depth into complex character work.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Lucy Benjamin (born Lucy Jane Baker) is an English actress who rose to prominence as Lisa Fowler on BBC's EastEnders, joining the soap in 1998. The role became her signature work and earned her a nomination for Most Popular Actress at the 2001 National Television Awards. Before EastEnders, she appeared in Close to Home, Press Gang (1989–1993), and Jupiter Moon.
Following her initial departure from the soap in 2003, Benjamin expanded her career beyond drama. She won The X Factor: Battle of the Stars in 2006 and appeared on I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! in 2009. She made guest returns to EastEnders in 2010 and 2017, and reprised her iconic role as Lisa for four months from 2019 to 2020, returning again in 2023. Beyond the soap, she's worked on series including Casualty and Doctors.
Born June 25, 1970, Benjamin is a Cancer—a sign associated with emotional intelligence and strong character anchoring. As an actor, she performs across television drama, reality competition, and soap formats. Her career spans multiple decades of British television.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Before landing her breakout role on EastEnders, Lucy Benjamin appeared in various television series throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s. She was cast in Close to Home (1989–1990) and Press Gang (1989–1993), building her credits as a working television actress. She also appeared in Jupiter Moon in 1990 and 1996, establishing herself in the British television landscape before joining the BBC soap in 1998.
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Trivia
- Benjamin won The X Factor: Battle of the Stars in 2006, marking her sole reality competition victory.
- Her EastEnders character Lisa Fowler has spanned multiple eras—initial departure in 2003, brief returns in 2010 and 2017, a four-month stint from 2019–2020, and another return in 2023.
- She was nominated for Most Popular Actress at the 2001 National Television Awards for her work as Lisa Fowler.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Communicator
Expressive and creative. Lucy Benjamin gravitate to performance, writing, and social platforms where personality compounds the work.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- AlexandraTiger · 1998
- Emily FairnTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade Pettyjohn
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Lucy Benjamin?
- Lucy Benjamin is 56 years old (born June 25, 1970).
- When is Lucy Benjamin's birthday?
- Lucy Benjamin was born on June 25, 1970.
- What is Lucy Benjamin's zodiac sign?
- Lucy Benjamin is a Cancer, born June 25, 1970.
- What is Lucy Benjamin's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Lucy Benjamin was born in 1970, the year of the Metal Dog.
- Where is Lucy Benjamin from?
- Lucy Benjamin is from United Kingdom.
- What does Lucy Benjamin do?
- Lucy Benjamin is a actor.
- Is Lucy Benjamin still alive?
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