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'''Kim Medcalf''' is an [[actress]] and [[singing|singer]]. She is known for |
'''Kim Medcalf''' is an [[actress]] and [[singing|singer]]. She is known for taking over the role of [[Sam Mitchell (EastEnders)|Sam Mitchell]] in the long-running [[BBC]] [[soap opera]] ''[[EastEnders]]'' between 2002 to 2005. |
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Revision as of 20:49, 23 January 2020
Kim Medcalf | |
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| Occupation(s) | Actress, singer |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Television | EastEnders (2002–2005) |
Kim Medcalf is an actress and singer. She is known for taking over the role of Sam Mitchell in the long-running BBC soap opera EastEnders between 2002 to 2005.
Acting
In 2001, Medcalf took over the role of Sam Mitchell from Danniella Westbrook.[1] She filmed her first scenes with Barbara Windsor in Spain, which aired in January 2002. She won the best newcomer award in 2002. Medcalf opted to leave EastEnders in 2005.[2] Metcalf's final scenes were filmed in September 2005 and screened in November of that year. Her character escaped imprisonment as an accessory to the murder of Den Watts and left to join her brother, Grant Mitchell, in Brazil.[3] Her final scenes aired on 17 November 2005.
Medcalf's post-EastEnders work included a role in a dramatic staged reading of The Penelopiad directed by Phyllida Lloyd at St James's Church, Piccadilly on 23 October 2005, appearances for Children in Need on 18 November 2005 and in South Pacific at the Symphony Hall on 29 & 30 November 2005. In Spring 2006, she undertook a four-month run in the revival of Hay Fever at the Theatre Royal Haymarket alongside Judi Dench.
Medcalf was the host of the Mitchells Weekend on the UKTV Gold network. On 23 January 2007, she appeared in an episode of the BBC's Afternoon Play series called Death becomes him. In February and March 2007, Metcalf appeared as the "guest star" in a short UK tour of the West end hit The Play What I Wrote. On 2 April 2007, Medcalf took over the role of Sally Bowles from Anna Maxwell Martin in Rufus Norris' revival of Cabaret at the Lyric Theatre in the West End.[4] Her run as Bowles ended on 29 September 2007.
From 25 February until 1 March 2008, Medcalf appeared in a run of The Vagina Monologues at the New Victoria Theatre, Woking, alongside Sue Holderness and Shobna Gulati.[5] In March 2008, she appeared in an episode of The Fixer for ITV1, and then played a lead role in Harley Street, a daytime series for ITV1.[4] In early 2009, she returned to The Vagina Monologues, this time in Nottingham,[5]
In March 2009, it was reported that EastEnders bosses were planning a return of Sam Mitchell, but they were trying to lure back Danniella Westbrook. It was confirmed by the BBC in April 2009 that Westbrook would be returning as Sam in the Summer of 2009, not Medcalf. [6]
Medcalf appeared in two episodes of BBC One drama Missing in 2010. Medcalf made her London stage return in 2015 when she appeared in Ruby In The Dust’s production of Gatsby.[7] Medcalf appeared in three episodes of BBC Two drama Collateral written by David Hare in 2018.[8]
Singing
Medcalf is a mezzo-soprano. In 2003 she showcased her singing ability during the EastEnders Christmas Party TV special, where she sang "All I Want For Christmas Is You". Medcalf was invited to join the students of the 2005 Comic Relief does Fame Academy. She performed songs including "Don't Know Why" and "Perfect". The judges initially struggled with her performances but eventually she prevailed; helped by a performance of Delta Goodrem's "Born to Try" Metcalf finished in second place behind Radio One's Edith Bowman.
On 11 September 2005, Medcalf performed at London's Hyde Park when she took part in the BBC Family Prom; performing "Over the Rainbow" accompanied by the BBC Orchestra.
On 16 July 2006, she sang at Love letter to Dan, a Gala tribute to Dan Crawford, the late founder of the King's Head Theatre.
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | National Television Awards | Most Popular Newcomer | Won |
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–2005 | EastEnders | Sam Mitchell | Regular role, 329 episodes |
| EastEnders Revealed | Herself | Interviewee, 5 episodes | |
| 2005 | Comic Relief Does Fame Academy | Herself | Series 2 contestant, finished 2nd |
| 2007 | The Afternoon Play | Laura Manning | Series 5, episode 2: "Death Becomes Him" |
| 2008 | The Fixer | Caroline Risdale | Series 1, episode 1 |
| Harley Street | Nurse Annie Harke | Recurring role, 6 episodes | |
| 2010 | Missing | Adele Scott | Series 2, episode 3: "Two of the Same" |
| 2018 | Collateral | Suki Vincent | Recurring role, 3 episodes |
References
- ^ "Kim Medcalf". BBC Eastenders. Archived from the original on 4 August 2009. Retrieved 20 September 2009.
- ^ "Medcalf and Ryan quitting 'EastEnders'?". Digital Spy. 29 January 2005. Retrieved 11 April 2009.
- ^ "Medcalf speaks about quitting 'Enders". Digital Spy. 20 March 2005. Retrieved 11 April 2009.
- ^ a b "On the Couch with Dr Hillary.... Kim Medcalf". Fabulous Magazine. Retrieved 20 September 2009.
- ^ a b "The Vagina Monologues: Ex-EastEnder Kim Medcalf". This Is Nottingham. 29 January 2009. Archived from the original on 5 May 2013. Retrieved 20 September 2009.
- ^ "Ender Kim in tsunami orphan aid". The Sun. London. 21 December 2009.
- ^ "Official London Theatre - Theatre Tickets, News & Guides".
- ^ "Collateral spoilers: Fans spot VERY familiar EastEnders face amid brutal drama - did you?". 12 February 2018.