Marji Campi

Marji Campi (born 19 October 1938) is a British actress, known for her roles as Dulcie Froggatt in Coronation Street (1984–1987), Joyce Watson in Surgical Spirit (1989–1995) and Jessie Hilton in Brookside (1998–2002). Born in Liverpool,[1] she trained at East 15 Acting School in the 1960s.[2]

Campi has made appearances in various other television series, including Cold Feet, Heartbeat, Doctors, The Bill, Casualty, Where the Heart Is, EastEnders, Z-Cars, The Impressions Show and Way to Go. Her stage appearances include Martha in Arsenic and Old Lace at Salisbury Playhouse (2009), and the twin roles of Barbara/Dorothy in Country Life (2010–2011). In March 2020, she appeared in an episode of the BBC soap opera Doctors as April Langbury.[3] She returned to the soap in March 2023, this time in the role of Constance 'Connie' Wheatley.[4]

She is married to historical fiction writer Anton Gill.[5][6]

References

  1. ^ Mulderrig, Ami (1 February 2013). "Marji Campi talks to Amie Mulderrig about her role in Kay Mellor’s A Passionate Woman". East London & West Essex Guardian. Retrirved 10 July 2021.
  2. ^ "Notable alumni". east15.ac.uk. Retrieved 10 July 2021.
  3. ^ "Doctors spoilers: Will Sid Vere's SECRET be discovered?". What's on TV. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
  4. ^ Timblick, Simon. "Doctors spoilers: Luca McIntyre has a date night DISASTER!". What to Watch. (Future plc). Retrieved 11 March 2023.
  5. ^ Witts, Preston (11 November 2016). "Soap star to switch on town's Christmas lights". Stratford-upon-Avon Herald. Retrieved 10 July 2021.
  6. ^ Flanagan, Ben (19 June 2003). "Move & improve". The Guardian. Retrieved 10 July 2021.


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