Kirsty Dillon Explained

Kirsty Dillon
Birth Place:Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, UK
Education:Portsmouth High School
Known For:Midsomer Murders
Occupation:Actress
Years Active:1995-present

Kirsty Dillon (born 1974) is an English actress who works in film, television and theatre. She is perhaps best known for her role as WPC Gail Stephens in the British television drama Midsomer Murders.

Early life and education

Dillon was born and brought up in Portsmouth, Hampshire. She was educated at Portsmouth High School and Havant College and studied Drama and Theatre Arts at Goldsmiths', University of London and Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art.[1]

Career

Her roles include the BBC drama ‘The Man That Broke Britain’, Spellbound for Peter Greenaway, Rosalind in ‘As You Like It’ as well as numerous TV credits including Holby City, Casualty, The Bill, Doctors, and the Channel 4 film ‘Rockabye’.[2] She is probably best recognised for her regular role as DC Gail Stephens in the drama 'Midsomer Murders'.[3] [4]

Dillon is an ambassador of the White Ribbon Campaign, the international campaign to ‘End Male Violence Against Women’. She works closely with survivors of domestic violence through organisations such as Early Intervention Project and Women's Aid and campaigns to raise awareness which includes handing in petition at 10 Downing Street and gaining support from John Nettles and David James to raise awareness amongst men.[5]

In 2016, Dillon played the role of Luke's mother, Helen, in the movie "To Dream".[6]

Filmography

Notes and References

  1. News: Midsomer Murders star is proud of her Pompey roots. https://archive.today/20120909042109/http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/lifestyle/midsomer-murders-star-is-proud-of-her-pompey-roots-1-2505472. dead. 9 September 2012. The News. 16 March 2011.
  2. News: Midsomer Murders star Kirsty Dillon opens up about her mental health struggles. March 25, 2018. Express UK.
  3. Web site: Midsomer Murders - WPC Gail Stephens - Kirsty Dillon.
  4. Web site: Kirsty Dillon. IMDb.
  5. Press TV/Rattansi and Ridley/The white ribbon/11/28/2009. 29 November 2009. YouTube.
  6. Web site: celebrities kirsty dillon . tv guide .
  7. . Clock Tower 3 . Capcom . Ending credits, 7:04 in, CAST . 2002.