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My Take
Tamzin Outhwaite is the kind of performer I respect more the longer I look at her career. Coming out of Ilford and training as a dancer, she turned Mel Owen into one of EastEnders' most memorable characters, and the fact that the BBC brought her back nearly two decades later tells you the role left a real mark. Her award recognition and her range across stage, drama and presenting reveal a working actor's durability rather than a flash of fame. I value that staying power; it is far rarer and harder won than overnight stardom.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tamzin Outhwaite
- Name (Japanese)
- タムジン・アウスウェイト
- Reading
- たむじん・あうすうぇいと
- Born
- November 5, 1970 (age 55)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Dog
- Origin
- Ilford, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- stripper / film actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Trinity Catholic High School, Woodford Green
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- The British Soap Awards
- National Television Awards
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.tamzinouthwaite.net
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/glamzin/
- Xhttps://x.com/mouthwaite
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamzin%20Outhwaite
Frequently asked questions
When was Tamzin Outhwaite born?
Born November 5, 1970 (age 55).
Where is Tamzin Outhwaite from?
Tamzin Outhwaite is from Ilford, United Kingdom.
What does Tamzin Outhwaite do?
Tamzin Outhwaite works as stripper, film actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.