Table of Biography
Denise Welch is a British actress, television host, writer, and broadcaster. Denise Welch rose to fame after playing the role of Marsha Stubbs in the 1993 ITV drama series “Soldier Soldier.”
Early Life
Born as Jacqueline Denise Welch, known as Denise Welch was born in Tynemouth, Northumberland, England. She was born on the 22nd of May 1958 and is currently 65 years old. She has a birth sign of Gemini and holds British nationality. In addition, she belongs to the Caucasian ethnicity and practices the Christian religion.
She was born to her parents Vin Welch and Ann Welch. Her father was a long-serving member at Stocksfield Golf Club based in Newcastle. Meanwhile, her mother was a teacher. She has a young sister whose name is Debbie.
Denise Welch – Education
Coming toward her education, Welch went to Bygate School in Whitley Bay and La Sagesse School in Newcastle upon Tyne. She moved to Ebchester, County Durham, with her parents when she was 13 years old, where she attended Blackfyne Grammar School in Consett and passed five GCE exams. From 1976 to 1979, she studied acting and musical theatre at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in London.
Professional Career
When she was just 12 years old, Denise Welch began acting. In 1981, she made her first television appearance in the Tyne Tees Television production “Barriers.” In 1983, at the age of 25, she appeared on stage in London in Yakkety-Yak with the McGann brothers at the Astoria Theatre. In the year 1986, she appeared in ITV’s hit drama “Auf Wiedersehen, Pet.”
Moreover, she starred in the BBC police procedural drama “Spender” from 1991 to 1993. When this actress was cast as Marsha Stubbs in ITV’s drama series “Soldier Soldier” in 1993, Welch became a household name. She was famous for her role in the British hit soap opera “Coronation Street” from 1997 to 2000.
Caption: The poster of the 1993 ITV drama series, Soldier Soldier (Source: IMDb)
She appeared as a guest star in ITV’s “Where the Heart Is” and the BBC’s hospital drama “Holby City” in 2002. In 2005, she made her big screen debut in the British film “The Jealous God.” She portrayed French teacher Steph Haydock in the BBC One school-based drama series “Waterloo Road” from 2006 to 2010.
Moreover, she played Truvy in the touring production of Steel Magnolias in 2012. Additionally, she made her first appearance as Alison Slater in Episode 5276 of the BBC soap opera “EastEnders” on May 3, 2016. Welch starred as Valerie in the romantic comedy film “Finding Fatimah” in 2017.
Additionally, she appeared as Doll Belvedere in the online series “Dun Breedin” in May 2020. She appeared in 95 episodes of the British soap opera “Hollyoaks” from 2021 to 2022.
Awards
Through her acting works in television and movies, she has won a couple of awards and nominations. In 2009 and 2010, she won two “TV Quick Awards, UK” for best actress category for her works in the television drama series “Waterloo Road.” Similarly, she was nominated for the British Soap Award in 1999 for the Sexiest Female category for her work in “Coronation Street.”
Net Worth 2024
As of 2o23, Welch’s net worth is estimated at around $7 million while her monthly salary ranges over $45,000. She amassed her fortuneoverf four decades as an actress. Moreover, she makes the majority of her money from British soap operas and series.
Relationship Status
On the 13th of July 2013, Denise Welch married PR manager, Lincoln Townley in Portugal. Meanwhile, the pair is currently living happily together in Chesire and has not shared any kids at the moment. However, Welch has been married twice in the past.
Caption: Denise Welch with her husband, Lincoln Townley (Source: Hello! magazine)
Firstly, he married English actor David Easter in the year 1983. However, the relationship did not last lon, and turned in divorced in 1988. Welch claimed that her husband cheated on her by having an extramarital affair and engaging in adultery.
She married actor Tim Healy, whom she met while working for Newcastle’s Live Theatre Company in the late 1980s. The couple married in Haringey, London, in 1988. They have two sons: Matthew Timothy, and Louis Vincent. In February 2012, she divorced her second husband.
Denise Welch – Body Measurements
Caption: Denise Welch posing for a photo (Source: Instagram)
Welch stands 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs around 60 Kg. Meanwhile, she has a pair of brown eyes with blonde haircolorr. Her body measurement measures 35-25-35 inches, wears a shoe size of 7 (US) and 40 C (US).
Social Media
On her Instagram page ‘@denise_welch’ there are over 407k followers. Likewise, there are over 556.2k followers on her Twitter page ‘@RealDeniseWelch’ and over 5.6k followers on her Facebook page.