Billy Piper - British film actress, performer of characteristic roles

British actress Billy Piper (pictured on the page) is widely known for the role of Hannah Baxter from the series "The Girl on the Call: The Secret Diary", as well as Rosa Tyler, the heroine of the movie "Doctor Who." In addition to these two basic characters, she has a lot of roles in the asset, played in other television projects.

Billy Piper: Biography

The actress was born in the English city of Swindon, September 22, 1982. Father, Piper Paul, construction specialist, mother, Mandy Kent, housewife. The newborn was given the name of Lianne Paul, but later changed her mind and called the girl Billy. She was the eldest of four children, Charlie's brother and two sisters, Ellie and Harley. The family lived in harmony, the younger generation pleased their parents with good schooling and exemplary behavior. Charlie loved his little sisters and tried to educate them all the time, believing that without him, the girls could go astray.

Billy Piper went to primary school in Brookfield, then moved to middle school in Brandon Forest. Since childhood, the girl was carried away by football, was an active fan of the Swindon club. During the matches, Billy always occupied a central place in the stands, since it was more convenient to shout and even whistle from there.

The beginning of a creative career

At the age of fifteen, Billie Piper made her debut in one of the evening programs on television. Then she appeared in several commercials. Musical abilities, manifested in childhood, demanded realization, and Billy offered herself as a performer of popular hits to the management of the recording company. The director reacted favorably to the young singer and signed a contract with her.

Musical debut

Billy Piper's debut album, entitled "Honey for bees" instantly became platinum and blocked all records of sales. However, the second disc turned out not so successful, the singer became disillusioned with the vocal art as an opportunity for her own realization. She left the stage, waited until the end of the contract and returned to acting. About her decision, Billy did not have to regret, her external data and natural actor's talent allowed to achieve much in the cinema art.

The first prominent role

In September 2003, Billy Piper was approved as a participant in a major project called Doctor Who. She was to play the role of nurse of the Ninth Doctor, whose role was played by Christopher Eccleston. Participation in the cult series, which has watched for several generations, brought the actress unprecedented popularity. In 2005, Billy Piper received the title "Face of the Year", which was accompanied by a number of different awards.

After two seasons the actress left the project "Doctor Who", but subsequently for a long time participated in some episodes of the series. The actress was returning to the set, when time allowed, but he was usually chronically short.

Since 2014, Billy Piper was shot in a series called "Scary Fairy Tales." Her character is a poor Irish immigrant named Bron Croft, who is trying to end her dark past. Among other notable films with the participation of the actress can be noted "The Shadow of the Polar Star", "Ruby in the Mist", "Passionate Woman" and the horror film "Trap for Ghosts."

Filmography

During her career, the actress starred in more than twenty films and television series. Below is a sample list of films with her participation.

• "Canterbury Tales" (2003), character Elisson Crosby.
• "Guy from Calcium" (2004), the role of Angela.
• "Make Haste" (2005), a character from Vicki.
• "Trap for ghosts" (2005), the role of Jenny.
• "Doctor Who" (2005-2013), the character of Rosa Tyler.
• "The New Shakespeare" (2005), the character of Hera.
• "Ruby in the Mist" (2006), the character of Sally Lockhart.
• "Park Mansfield" (2007), the role of Fanny Price.
• "The Shadow of the Polar Star" (2007), the role of Sally.
• "A Call Girl, Secret Diary" (2007), a character from Hannah.
• "Passionate Woman" (2010), the role of Betty.
• "Union of Beasts" (2010), character Bonnie.
• "True Love" (2012), the role of Holly.
• "Scary Tales" (2014), character Crown Bronx.

Billy Piper, whose films are featured on this list, currently continues to appear in several projects. The actress chose two scenarios-one comedy, the second melodramatic genre. Thus, Billy Piper, whose filmography continues to be replenished with new works, is at the peak of his creative activity.

Personal life

The actress, in her own words, "never sat at home." This means that her private life if not bubbling, then, at least, is not in a state of calm. In 2001, Piper registered her first marriage. The TV presenter Chris Evans became the chosen one. The couple lived together only three years.

Throughout 2006, Billy met with actor Matt Smith, Tenth Doctor from the series "Doctor Who." This alliance did not end.

In the New Year's night 2007 actress married actor Fox Lawrence. The couple have two sons - Eugene and Winston James Fox, 2011 and 2008 respectively.