Claire King

Claire King: Biography in Details

Who is Claire King?

Claire King is an English actress, she is well for playing the role of Kim Tate in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale (1989–99, 2018) and Karen Betts in Bad Girls.

Similarly, she has also appeared in the fourth series of Strictly Come Dancing in 2006, Safari School in 2007, and Celebrity Big Brother 14 in 2014.

Likewise, she played Erica Holroyd in Coronation Street from 2014 until 2017. She has also appeared in the panto at the Grand Opera House, Belfast in 2017 as the Magical Mermaid in Peter Pan.

Who are the parents of Claire King?

Claire was born in Bradford, West Riding of Yorkshire, England on January 10, 1963. There is no information regarding her family.

She has two siblings, but their names are disclosed. She belongs of British nationality and English ethnicity.

Her birth sign is Capricorn. Talking about her education, Claire King attended Harrogate Ladies’ College.

Claire King: Early Professional Career

In talking about her profession, her acting debut in the Adam & the Ants videoes Goody Two Shoes as the blonde girl with the glasses. Whereas, during 1987, she played a role in the film Eat the Rich.

In 1988, Claire King also appeared in an episode of Wish Me Luck as a Cinema Usherette. In 1989, she also appeared in the film Cold Light of Day as a Prostitute.  Likewise, she had a role in an episode of Babes in the Wood as Angela.

Similarly, in  2000, she joined the cast of Bad Girls playing wing governor Karen Betts.

Unfortunately, she left the program in 2004 after four years on the show. In 2010, she also appeared and starred in the BBC Three sitcom The Gemma Factor as Betsy.

In 2012, she also appeared as a Governor in an episode of Hollyoaks. Then, she had a role in the film The Wedding Video as Gina.

Similarly, she also appeared in the documentary Emmerdale at 40: The Headline Makers marking 40 years of the soap opera.

Whereas, Claire King appeared twice on Big Brother’s Bit on the Side.  Then, in November 2014, she also appeared in an episode of the E4 comedy show Drifters as Cath. In 2018, it was announced that she will reprise her role as Emmerdale character Kim Tate, for the first time after nearly 20 years away. Then, she will be returning for a special week of episodes from 8 October 2018.

Lifetime Achievements and Awards

In talking about her lifetime achievements and awards, she won the British Soap Award for Best Exit Emmerdale Farm (1972). Likewise, she won the TV Quick Award for Best Actress for Bad Girls (1999).

How much is the net worth of Claire King?

In talking about her salary. As of 2023, she has an estimated net worth of $11 million. Her salary and net worth are disclosed.

Rumors and Controversy

In talking about her rumors and controversy. Claire King is far from rumors and controversies. However, she is suffering from rheumatoid arthritis which she stated in an interview that is becoming a burden in her life.

Claire King: Description of Body Measurements

On talking about her body measurements, Claire has a height of 5 feet 8 inches. Additionally, her weight is unknown. Claire’s hair color is blonde and her eye color is grayish-blue.

Social Media

Claire King has 17.7K followers on Twitter. She is not active on Facebook and Instagram.

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Reference: (Wikipedia.com)

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