Claire King Biography
Claire King is an English Actress, who was born and brought up in Bradford, West Riding of Yorkshire, England. She is widely known for her roles in the ITV soap opera ‘Emmerdale’ as Kim Tate, earning one award of ‘The British Soap Awards for Best Exit, and two nominations of The British Soap Awards for Villain of the Year, and of TV Choice Awards for Best Soap Actress. She is also known for her appearance and role as Karen Betts in ‘Bad Girls’, which earned her two nominations of TV Quick Awards for Best Actress in 2002 and 2003.
10 Quick Facts About Claire King
- Name: Claire King
- Age: 59 years old
- Birthday: 10 January
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- Height: 5 feet 8 inches
- Nationality: English
- Occupation: Actress
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Salary: To be updated
- Net worth: $1 million and $5 million dollars
Claire King Age
King is 59 years old as of 2021, she was born on 10 January 1962, in Bradford, West Riding of Yorkshire, England. She celebrates her birthday on 10 January every year and her birth sign is Capricorn.
Claire King Height
Claire stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches. Her body measurements are 35-25-37 inches.
Claire King Weight
King Weighs 65 kg. She has grayish blue eyes and blonde hair.
Claire King Education
Claire attended and graduated from Harrogate Ladies College.
Claire King Family
King was born and raised by her parents in Harrogate. She spent her childhood with her two siblings, a brother and a sister. Our efforts to find out more about her family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of Claire’s parents siblings is still unclear. We will update this section once this information is available.
Claire King Husband
Claire was married to her ex-husband Peter Amory, an English actor known for his role as Chris Tate in Emmerdale. The couple tied the knot in 1994, but later separated in 2004.
Claire King Net Worth
King’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million dollars. This includes her assets, money and income. Her primary source of income is her career as an Actress. Through her various sources of income, Claire has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Claire King Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Claire King.
Claire King Wiki
- Full Names: Jayne Claire Seed
- Popular As: Claire King
- Gender: Female
- Occupation / Profession: Actress
- Nationality: English
- Race / Ethnicity: Capricorn
- Religion: Not Known
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Claire King Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 59 years (2021)
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- Date of Birth: 10 January 1962
- Place of Birth: Bradford, West Riding of Yorkshire, England
- Birthday: 10 January
Claire King Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: 35-25-37 inches
- Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 8 inches (1.72 m)
- Weight: 143 lbs (65 kg)
- Eye Color: Greyish Blue
- Hair Color: Blonde
- Breast Size: 35 inches
- Waist Size: 25 inches
- Hip Size: 37 inches
- Shoe Size: Not Available
Claire King Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Not Known
- Mother: Not Known
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Two
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Husband/Spouse: Was married to Peter Amory
- Dating / Boyfriend: Single
- Children: Sons (Not Known) Daughter(s) (Not Known)
Claire Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $1 Million – $5 Million
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: Actress
Claire King Career
Claire King made her acting debut in the Adam & the Ants video Goody Two Shoes as the blonde girl with the glasses. In 1987, King played a role in the film Eat the Rich. In 1988, King appeared in an episode of Wish Me Luck. In 1989, she appeared in the film Cold Light of Day as a Prostitute.
Soon after she joined the cast of the ITV soap opera Emmerdale as Kim Tate a role she played for ten years before leaving the show in 1999. She had a role in an episode of Babes in the Wood as Angela. In 2000, she joined the cast of Bad Girls playing wing governor Karen Betts. After four years on the show, she left the programme in 2004.
In 2002, she appeared in an episode of Doctors as Jenny Hennessey in the episode “Into The Shadows”. In 2004, King had a role in an episode of the sitcom Down to Earth as Paula Wakeman and appeared in one episode of Dalziel and Pascoe as Louise Russell in the episode entitled: “Still Waters”.
Later that year, King played Madeline Jackson-Carter in four episodes of the hit drama TV show The Courtroom. In 2005, she appeared as Andrea Mason QC, a barrister for Justin Burton in 6 episodes of the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks. She later appeared as Janice Perry in an episode of Holby City called “Not Another Car Wreck”.
She appeared in The Afternoon Play in the episode “The Good Citizen” as Joanna Clay as well as Sally Parker in an episode of TV series Donovan. She has appeared in the fourth series of Strictly Come Dancing in 2006, Safari School in 2007, and Celebrity Big Brother 14 in 2014. She played Erica Holroyd in Coronation Street from 2014 until 2017.
In October 2014, she appeared in an episode of Who’s Doing the Dishes?. In November 2014, she appeared in an episode of the E4 comedy show Drifters as Cath. In December 2014, she joined the cast of the soap opera Coronation Street as character Erica Holroyd, a friend of Liz McDonald. She has appeared in Panto at Grand Opera House Belfast in 2017 as the Magcial Mermaid in Peter Pan.
Claire King Movies and TV Shows
- 1987 – Eat the Rich as Yuppie Bitch
- 1988 – Wish Me Luck as Cinema Usherette
- 1989–1999, 2018–present – Emmerdale as Kim Tate
- 1999 – Babes in the Wood as Angela
- 2000–2004 – Bad Girls as Karen Betts
- 2001–2020 – This Morning as Herself
- 2002 – Doctors as Jenny Hennessey
- 2003–2018 – Loose Women as Herself; guest panellist
- 2004 – Dalziel and Pascoe as Louise Russell
- 2005 – Holby City as Janice Perry
- 2006 – Mayo as Gina Harper
- 2007 – All Star Family Fortunes as Herself Contestant
- 2008 – The Royal as Lucy Bayliss
- 2010 – The Gemma Factor as Betty
- 2012 – Hollyoaks as Governor
- 2013 – Casualty as Geraldine Worthing
- 2014 – Pointless as Herself
- 2014 – Big Brother’s Bit on the Side as Herself
- 2014–2017 – Coronation Street as Erica Holroyd
- 2015 – A Reason to Leave as Sarah
Frequently Asked Questions About Claire King
Who is Claire King?
Claire King is an accomplished Actress, who is widely known for her roles in the ITV soap opera ‘Emmerdale’ as Kim Tate, earning one award of ‘The British Soap Awards for Best Exit.
How old is Claire King?
King is an English national born on 10th January 1962, in Bradford West Riding of Yorkshire.
How tall is Claire King?
Claire stands at a height of 1.72m.
Is Claire King married?
Details about King love life are still under review. We will let you know when she gets in a relationship or when we discover helpful information about her love life.
How much is King worth?
Claire has an approximate net worth of between $1 million and $5 million. This amount has been accrued from her leading roles in the entertainment industry.
Where does Claire live?
King is a resident of Harrogate, United Kingdom, we shall upload pictures of her house as soon as we have them.
Is King dead or alive?
Claire is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.
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