Tracy-Ann Oberman

Biography:

Tracy-Ann Oberman, an English actress, dramatist, and narrator, was born on August 25, 1966. She is most known for her roles as Valerie Lewis in Friday Night Dinner (2011–2020) and Chrissie Watts in EastEnders (2004–2005, 2024–2026).

Before joining the National Theatre, Oberman worked for the Royal Shakespeare Company for four years after completing his study at the Central School of Speech and Drama in London. Her theatrical background includes a spell in the West End revival of Boeing-Boeing (2007–2008) and an appearance alongside Kenneth Branagh in David Mamet’s Edmond (2003). In 2011, she played Sarah Sullivan in a London production of Earthquakes. Since the mid-1990s, Oberman has appeared in over 600 radio plays.

Doctor Who, Mistresses, Robin Hood, and Doctors are among Oberman’s other television credits. Oberman made appearances in a number of television shows prior to EastEnders, such as Casualty (1997–1998), Kiss Me Kate (1998), and The Bill (2000). He also established a comedic niche with leading parts in Bob Martin (2000–2001), Lenny Henry in Pieces (2000–2003), Big Train (2002), and Toast of London (2013–2015). She played forensic pathologist Fiona Kennedy in the penultimate and last season of procedural comedy-drama New Tricks (2014–2015). From 2016 to 2018, Oberman made appearances on Tracey Breaks the News and Tracey Ullman’s Show.