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Patsy Kensit

Patsy Kensit

Actor · Born March 4, 1968 (58) · Lambeth, London, England

Patricia Jude Francis "Patsy" Kensit (born 4 March 1968) is an English actress, singer and model. Beginning her career as a child actor, Kensit gained attention when she acted in a string of commercials for Birds Eye frozen peas. She went on to appear in films such as The Great Gatsby (1974), Gold (1974), Alfie Darling (1975), Hennessy (1975), The Blue Bird (1976) and Hanover Street (1979). In 1983 Kensit formed and became the lead singer of the pop band Eighth Wonder, which released the top-20 hits "I'm Not Scared" and "Cross My Heart" before disbanding in 1989. Kensit achieved further success in her breakthrough role as Suzette in the musical film Absolute Beginners (1986) and as Rika van den Haas in Lethal Weapon 2 (1989) before starring in the films Twenty-One (1991), Blame It on the Bellboy (1992), Angels & Insects (1995) and Grace of My Heart (1996), and has since starred in a number of both big-budget and independent films. Between 2004 and 2006, Kensit played Sadie King in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale, a role she reprised 20 years later from 2026 to 2027. She also played Faye Morton in the BBC One medical drama Holby City from 2007 to 2010, and again for an episode in 2019. Throughout 2023, she played Emma Harding in EastEnders. Kensit was nominated for the Young Artist Award for Best Juvenile Actress in a Motion Picture for her role in Hanover Street (1979). In 1991, she was nominated for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead in Twenty-One (1991), and later had several nominations for her role in Emmerdale. Kensit has been married to musicians Dan Donovan, Jim Kerr, Liam Gallagher and Jeremy Healy. Kensit was born on 4 March 1968, at the General Lying-In Hospital, Lambeth, to James and Margaret Rose (née Doohan). Kensit's maternal grandparents hailed from County Leitrim, Ireland. She has an older brother. Her mother was a secretary at Dior and former model, who had previously dated Aga Khan IV, while Kensit's father was a close associate of both the Kray Twins and the Richardson Gang, earning himself the nickname "Jimmy the Dip", and was involved in the Great Train Robbery. He served time in prison before Kensit was born and used a cover as an antiques dealer. Kensit's godfather was Reggie Kray. Her paternal grandfather was a robber and counterfeiter. Kensit spent her childhood living on a council estate in Hounslow and had to sleep on mattresses on the floor. She attended Newland House School, St Catherine's School, Twickenham, and Corona Theatre School.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
March 4, 1968 (58)
From
Lambeth, London, England
Works as
Actor
Titles
41 on MovieCove · 91 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Official site (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 63 days to Oct 26Down 15% in 30 days

What are Patsy Kensit's films like?

Across their 31 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Drama8 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 33rd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Action6 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 27th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Action movies
Comedy6 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 33rd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Crime6 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 14th percentile
: browse their Crime movies
Adventure3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 9th percentile
: browse their Adventure movies
Horror2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 5th percentile
: browse their Horror movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
27%
Morality
26%
Self
22%
Survival
12%
Power
9%
Society
4%
Romantic love9 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity7 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice7 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds5 titles, browse their movies with this themeRevenge5 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival4 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception3 titles, browse their movies with this themeCorruption3 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 31 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 14 · Serious 10 · Dark 7

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 19 · Stylized 7 · Heightened 5

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 9 · Charged 14 · Intense 8

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 12 · Shifting 15 · Whiplash 4

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 18 · Some laughs 6 · Funny 7

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 12 · Even-paced 15 · Relentless 4

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

A split, not a type: Casual 15 · Engaged 16 · Full focus 0

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 15 · Affecting 11 · Heavy 5

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 24 · Open-ended 5 · Ambiguous 2

Roles they play

15 analyzed roles

Usually the Hero: 4 of 15 analyzed roles.

Hero
4 of 15
Ally
4 of 15
Shapeshifter
3 of 15
Shadow
3 of 15
Mentor
1 of 15
Show the 15 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
17
Melancholic
12
Thrilling
8
Dread
9
Warm
6
Other
23

How their films linger

Unsettling9 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet11 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 8 with a twist

  • Happy11
  • Bittersweet9
  • Tragic4
  • Ambiguous7

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Patsy Kensit's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 23 of their 41 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (18).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Patsy Kensit's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

91 credits, 41 with a MovieCove page; 28 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Jackie the Stripper(2026)

    as Carlita

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films

  • Borley Rectory: The Awakening(2025)

    as Constance Bull

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films

  • A Scottish Christmas Secret (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Actor

  • A Gangster's Kiss (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Crassus

  • Renegades(2022)

    as Judy Carver

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • The Pebble and the Boy(2021)

    as Sonia

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • McDonald & Dodds(2020)

    Show 1 episode · as Barbara Graham

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all shows

  • Tina & Bobby(2017)

    Show 1 episode · as Betty Greene

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all shows

  • Agatha Raisin(2014)

    Show 1 episode · as Emma Comfrey

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all shows

  • OK! TV (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Bargain Hunt Famous Finds (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Magic Door(2007)

    as Rachel

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films

  • The Charlotte Church Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Children's Party at the Palace(2006)

    as The Grand High Witch (The Witches)

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • Played(2006)

    as Cindy

    Midcredits score: 4th percentile of all films

  • Must See TV (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • A Bear's Tail (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 6 episodes · as Helen Hennerson

  • Monkey Trousers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 7 episodes · Actor

  • A Bear's Christmas Tail (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Helen Hennerson

  • Who's Your Daddy?(2002)

    as Heather McKay

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films

  • Dark Side (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Vicki

  • Strange Frequency 2(2002)

    as Angie (segment 'Cold Turkey')

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • Shelter Island (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Alexandria 'Alex'

  • The One and Only(2002)

    as Stella

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • Bad Karma(2001)

    as Maureen Hatcher / Agnes

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Loves Music, Loves to Dance(2001)

    as Darcy Scott

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all films

  • Things Behind the Sun(2001)

    as Denise

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • Strange Frequency (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Kim

  • Murder in Mind (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Angela Stephenson

  • Aladdin: The ITV Pantomime (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Princess Jasmine

  • Best (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Anna

  • The Pavilion (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Clara Huddlestone

  • Janice Beard(1999)

    as Julia

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • Speedway Junky(1999)

    as Donna

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • Holby City (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 157 episodes · as Faye Byrne · as Faye Morton

  • Human Bomb (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Marcia Weller

  • The Last Don II (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 2 episodes · as Josie Cirolia

  • Grace of My Heart(1996)

    as Cheryl Steed

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • Tunnel Vision(1995)

    as Kelly Wheatstone

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • At the Midnight Hour(1995)

    as Elisabeth Guiness

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • Angels and Insects (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Eugenia Alabaster Adamson

  • Dream Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Kris Anderson

  • Love and Betrayal: The Mia Farrow Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 2 episodes · as Mia Farrow

  • Kleptomania (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Julie

  • Fall from Grace (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Lady Deirdre Sebright

  • Full Eclipse(1993)

    as Casey Spencer

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • Bitter Harvest(1993)

    as Jolene

    Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all films

  • Adam Bede (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Hetty Sorrel

  • Does This Mean We're Married? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Deena

  • Blame It on the Bellboy(1992)

    as Caroline Wright

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • The Turn of the Screw(1992)

    as Jenny

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all films

  • Prince of Shadows (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Rebeca

  • Twenty-One(1991)

    as Katie

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films

  • Blue Tornado (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Isabella

  • Timebomb(1991)

    as Dr. Anna Nolmar

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • Bullseye!(1990)

    as Sick Lady on Train

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films

  • Kill Cruise(1990)

    as Su

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films

  • Chicago Joe and the Showgirl(1990)

    as Joyce Cook

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all films

  • Screen One (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Show 1 episode · as Hetty Sorrel

  • A Chorus of Disapproval(1989)

    as Linda Washbrook

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • Lethal Weapon 2(1989)

    as Rika Van Den Haas

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films

  • Tales from the Crypt(1989)

    Show 1 episode · as Bridget (segment "As Ye Sow")

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all shows

  • Arms and the Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Louka - maid

  • Don Bosco (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Lina

  • Casualty(1986)

    Show 1 episode · as Charlotte Leith-Jones

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all shows

  • Absolute Beginners(1986)

    as Suzette

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • Silas Marner (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Eppie

  • The Corsican Brothers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Emilie du Cailland

  • Diana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Show 2 episodes · as Young Diana

  • Richard III(1983)

    as Lady Margaret Plantagenet

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • Luna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Show 12 episodes · Actor

  • Schoolgirl Chums (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Hilary

  • The Adventures of Pollyanna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Pollyanna

  • American Playhouse (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 1 episode · as Eugenia Alabaster Adamson

  • The Mystery of the Disappearing Schoolgirls (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Daisy

  • Hannah (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Show 4 episodes · as Ruth Corder

  • Quincy's Quest (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Jennifer

  • The Legend of King Arthur (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Show 1 episode · as Young Morgan

  • Hanover Street(1979)

    as Sarah Sellinger

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • Lady Oscar(1979)

    as young Oscar François de Jarjayes

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • Quiet as a Nun (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Tessa

  • The Foundation (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Show 26 episodes · as Emma Prince

  • Dickens of London (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Show 1 episode · as Georgina Hogarth

  • The Blue Bird(1976)

    as Mytyl

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • Hennessy(1975)

    as Angie Hennessy

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • Alfie Darling (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Penny

  • A Man in the Zoo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Child

  • Churchill's People (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Show 1 episode · as Brewster child

  • The Great Gatsby(1974)

    as Pamela Buchanan

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • Emmerdale (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Show 1,182 episodes · as Sadie King

  • Hallmark Hall of Fame (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    Show 1 episode · as Emilie du Caillaud

Career shape

Star power in the 96th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 91 titles from 1951 to 2026; peak year 1990.

Biggest box office

Lethal Weapon 2 (1989)

$228M worldwide

Highest rated

Lethal Weapon 2 (1989)

Midcredits 90th

Film career

MilestoneBreakout
19512026

Peak 1990 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Top draw in 2 MovieCove titles. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting91 of 91: 91 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score31st

By decade

1950s1 · acting1970s14 · acting1980s18 · acting1990s26 · acting2000s22 · acting2010s3 · acting2020s7 · acting

Billing

usually 5th · top billed in 11% of 18 roles
748994

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Patsy Kensit's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 29th percentile, the median of all 36; across their 31 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 28th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

28thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 31

Approval · how many liked their films

26thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 31

Reach · how many have seen their films

58thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 31

Midcredits score across 41 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up5
  • 50th to 74th3
  • 25th to 49th16
  • Below 25th17

Shape of the crowd

24 of their 41 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Panned1
  • Divisive2
  • Cult Classic4
  • Crowd Pleaser8
  • Broadly Agreed2
  • Mixed24

Most divisive · actor

The Children's Party at the Palace (2006)

98th percentile spread · 28% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Richard III (1983)

Midcredits 93rd · 83% liked

Reviewers score the acting 51/100 in their films, across 30 reviewed titles; fans 70, detractors 32. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Patsy Kensit's work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 4 MovieCove titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Sex & Nudity4 titlesmedian 55 · moderateMedian of all films: 32

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted.

Who does Patsy Kensit work with?

People who share at least 2 of Patsy Kensit's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Allison Anders shares the most, 2.

Directors

Actors

Editors

Producers