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Wendy Richard (Wendy Emerton) was born on 20 July, 1943 in Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, England, UK, is an actress,soundtrack. Discover Wendy Richard's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 66 years old?

Popular As Wendy Emerton
Occupation actress,soundtrack
Age 66 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born 20 July, 1943
Birthday 20 July
Birthplace Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, England, UK
Date of death 26 February, 2009
Died Place Marylebone, London, England, UK
Nationality United Kingdom

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Wendy Richard Height, Weight & Measurements

At 66 years old, Wendy Richard height is 5' 6" (1.68 m) .

Physical Status
Height 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Weight Not Available
Body Measurements Not Available
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Who Is Wendy Richard's Husband?

Her husband is John Burns (10 October 2008 - 26 February 2009) ( her death), Paul Glorney (17 March 1990 - 1994) ( divorced), Will Thorpe (July 1980 - 1984) ( divorced), Len Black (1 June 1972 - 1974) ( divorced)

Family
Parents Not Available
Husband John Burns (10 October 2008 - 26 February 2009) ( her death), Paul Glorney (17 March 1990 - 1994) ( divorced), Will Thorpe (July 1980 - 1984) ( divorced), Len Black (1 June 1972 - 1974) ( divorced)
Sibling Not Available
Children Not Available

Wendy Richard Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Wendy Richard worth at the age of 66 years old? Wendy Richard’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actress. She is from United Kingdom. We have estimated Wendy Richard's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Carry on Girls (1973)£500
EastEnders (1985)£370,000 (2006)

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1892

Daughter of Henry William (1892-1954) and Beatrice Reay (née Cutter) Emerton (1910-1972).

1943

Wendy Richard was born on July 20, 1943 in Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, England as Wendy Emerton.

1962

Contributed a few lines on a number 1 hit single in the UK chart, entitled "Come Outside" featuring Mike Sarne (Michael Sarne). [May 1962]

1965

She appeared in The Beatles' movie Help! (1965), but her scene ended up on the cutting room floor. She appears in a feature on the DVD release of "Help!" discussing the scene, frequently as a voice-over while stills from the scene are shown.

1972

She was an actress, known for Are You Being Served? (1972), Are You Being Served? (1977) and Gumshoe (1971). She was married to John Burns, Paul Glorney, Will Thorpe and Len Black.

1985

Her EastEnders (1985) character Pauline Fowler became the 1st woman on the soap opera to give birth. Pauline had a son Martin (played by James Alexandrou), born on 30 July 1985.

1990

Diagnosed with breast cancer in the mid-1990s and again in 2002, she learned the disease had spread in 2008.

1993

Was a fan of the television programmes Frasier (1993) and Everybody Loves Raymond (1996).

2000

She was awarded the M.B.E. (Member of the Order of the British Empire) by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in the 2000 Birthday Honours List for her services to television drama.

2007

Was presented her Lifetime Achievement Award at The British Soap Awards 2007 (2007) by her former EastEnders (1985) co-star Todd Carty. Carty's character Mark Fowler was Richard's character Pauline Fowler's son on the show.

2008

Told the British Press Association she was informed that she is dying of cancer confirmed on October 4, 2008. She had been told she had several useful years ahead of her but when she got the news she moved up her wedding date to October 10, 2008.

2009

Her funeral (March 9, 2009) was attended by Mollie Sugden and Frank Thornton. Trevor Bannister gave a reading at the service.

2020

As of 2020 she is the 4rd-longest serving actress in the history of EastEnders (1985) (behind only June Brown, Pam St. Clement and Letitia Dean), having played the character Pauline Fowler for 21 years (from 1985 until 2006).