Wendy Richard

Wendy Richard

Known For

Acting

Born

July 20, 1943

Died

February 26, 2009 (aged 65)

Birthplace

Middlesbrough, Cleveland, England, UK

Biography

Wendy Richard MBE (née Emerton, 20 July 1943 - 26 February 2009) was an English actress, known for her role as Pauline Fowler on the BBC soap opera EastEnders, a role she played for nearly 22 years, from 1985 to 2006. She also portrayed Miss Shirley Brahms in Are You Being Served? (1972–1985), as well as its spin-off series Grace & Favour (1992–1993).