Lindsey Coulson
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Lindsey Coulson (born 13 April 1960) is an English actress, known for her portrayal of Carol Jackson on the BBC soap opera, EastEnders (1993–1997; 1999; 2010–2015). For this, she won the 2000 British Soap Award for Best Dramatic Performance. Other roles include Cheryl in Manchild (2002–2003), DC Rosie McManus in Murder Investigation Team (2003–2005), DCI Sarah Tanner in Bulletproof (2018–2021), Penny Armstrong in The Bay (2019–2021), and Dame Stella Drake in Waterloo Road (2025–present). Coulson's film credits include AKA (2003) and Funny Cow (2017).
Infobox
Born
Lindsey Coulson (1960-04-13) 13 April 1960 (age 65)Edmonton, Middlesex, England
Occupation
Actress
Spouses
mw- Phillip Chard (m. 1989; div. 1996) Harry Harris (m. 2002)
Children
2
Tables
· Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2002 | AKA | Georgie | |
| Dead Air | Lucy | Short | |
| 2017 | Funny Cow | Funny Cow Mum | |
| 2018 | Walk Like a Panther | Margaret Bolton |
· Television
1992
1993–1997, 1999, 2010–2015
Role(s)
EastEnders
Notes
Carol Jackson
2001
2002
2002–2003
Role(s)
Manchild
Notes
Cheryl
2003
2003–2005
Role(s)
Murder Investigation Team
Notes
DC Rosie McManus
2004
Every Time You Look at Me
Role(s)
Kath
Notes
TV film
Role(s)
Joanna Sands
2005
2006
The Girls Who Came to Stay
Role(s)
Julie Jenkins
Notes
TV film
2007
2016
2018–2021
Role(s)
Bulletproof
Notes
DCI Sarah Tanner
2019–2021
Role(s)
The Bay
Notes
Penny Armstrong
2023
2025–present
Role(s)
Waterloo Road
Notes
Dame Stella Drake
| Year | Title | Role | Other notes |
| 1988-1990 | A Bear Behind | Lindsey | |
| 1992 | The Bill | Woman with Baby | Episode: "Sign of Our Times" |
| 1993–1997, 1999, 2010–2015 | EastEnders | Carol Jackson | 913 episodes |
| 1998 | Out of Hours | Dr. Cathy Harding | 6 episodes |
| 2000 | Urban Gothic | Annie | Episode: "Old Nick" |
| 2001 | Clocking Off | Bev Aindow | Series 2; 6 episodes |
| Judge John Deed | Angela Cootes | Episode: "Duty of Care" | |
| 2002 | Paradise Heights | Claire Eustace | Series 1; 6 episodes |
| The Stretford Wives | Lynda Massey Richards | TV film | |
| Dalziel and Pascoe | Sue Blackstone | Episode: "Sins of the Fathers" | |
| 2002–2003 | Manchild | Cheryl | Series 1–2; 12 episodes |
| 2003 | Danielle Cable: Eyewitness | Ann Cable | TV film |
| 2003–2005 | Murder Investigation Team | DC Rosie McManus | Series 1–2; 12 episodes |
| 2004 | Feather Boy | Annie Noble | 6 episodes |
| Every Time You Look at Me | Kath | TV film | |
| She's Gone | Joanna Sands | ||
| 2005 | The Stepfather | Maggie Shields | 2 episodes |
| The Last Detective | Cathy Moore | Episode: "Towpaths of Glory" | |
| Where the Heart Is | Rebecca Pope | Episode: "Brief Encounters" | |
| 2006 | The Street | Ann Peterson | Episode: "The Flasher" |
| The Girls Who Came to Stay | Julie Jenkins | TV film | |
| The Inspector Lynley Mysteries | Hester Reed | Episode: "Chinese Walls" | |
| Heartbeat | Deirdre Brown | Episode: "Hearts and Flowers" | |
| 2007 | New Tricks | Caroline Baker | Episode: "Nine Lives" |
| Casualty | Kate Villiers | 2 episodes | |
| 2008 | Doctor Who | Val Cane | Episode: "Midnight" |
| 2010 | Material Girl | Christine | Episode: "#1.5" |
| 2016 | The Level | DCI Michelle Newman | 6 episodes |
| 2018–2021 | Bulletproof | DCI Sarah Tanner | Main |
| 2019–2021 | The Bay | Penny Armstrong | Main role |
| 2023 | The Diplomat | Amanda Watkins | Episode: "#1.5" |
| 2025–present | Waterloo Road | Dame Stella Drake | Series regular; series 15-present |
· Awards and nominations
2011
The British Soap Awards
Role(s)
Best Actress
Notes
EastEnders
The British Soap Awards
Role(s)
Best Dramatic Performance
Notes
EastEnders
Inside Soap Awards
Role(s)
Best Dramatic Performance
Notes
EastEnders
2012
The British Soap Awards
Role(s)
Best Actress
Notes
EastEnders
TV Choice Awards
Role(s)
Best Soap Actress
Notes
EastEnders
2014
The British Soap Awards
Role(s)
Best Actress
Notes
EastEnders
The British Soap Awards
Role(s)
Best Dramatic Performance
Notes
EastEnders
TV Choice Awards
Role(s)
Best Soap Actress
Notes
EastEnders
Inside Soap Awards
Role(s)
Best Actress
Notes
EastEnders
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
| 2000 | The British Soap Awards | Best Dramatic Performance | EastEnders | Won | |
| 2003 | 9th National Television Awards | Most Popular Actress | Murder Investigation Team | Nominated | |
| 2011 | 16th National Television Awards | Serial Drama Performance | EastEnders | Nominated | |
| 2011 | The British Soap Awards | Best Actress | EastEnders | Nominated | |
| 2011 | The British Soap Awards | Best Dramatic Performance | EastEnders | Nominated | |
| 2011 | TV Choice Awards | Best Soap Actress | EastEnders | Nominated | |
| 2011 | Inside Soap Awards | Best Actress | EastEnders | Nominated | |
| 2011 | Inside Soap Awards | Best Dramatic Performance | EastEnders | Nominated | |
| 2012 | 17th National Television Awards | Serial Drama Performance | EastEnders | Nominated | |
| 2012 | The British Soap Awards | Best Actress | EastEnders | Nominated | |
| 2012 | TV Choice Awards | Best Soap Actress | EastEnders | Nominated | |
| 2014 | 19th National Television Awards | Serial Drama Performance | EastEnders | Nominated | |
| 2014 | The British Soap Awards | Best Actress | EastEnders | Shortlisted | |
| 2014 | The British Soap Awards | Best Dramatic Performance | EastEnders | Nominated | |
| 2014 | TV Choice Awards | Best Soap Actress | EastEnders | Won | |
| 2014 | Inside Soap Awards | Best Actress | EastEnders | Shortlisted | |
| 2014 | Digital Spy Reader Awards | Best Female Soap Actor | EastEnders | Fourth |
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