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Kitty Castledine (born 22 August 2002) is a British actress. Castledine is known for portraying the role of Penny Branning on the BBC soap opera EastEnders (2024–present).
Kitty Castledine | |
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Castledine in 2024 | |
| Born | 22 August 2002 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2021–present |
| Television | EastEnders |
| Parents |
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| Relatives | Leo Castledine (brother) |
Kitty Castledine was born on 22 August 2002 in Kingston upon Thames, Greater London, the daughter of former professional footballer Stewart Castledine and TV presenter Lucy Alexander.[1][2] She is also the sister of Leo Castledine, who plays for Chelsea.[1] In 2010 when she was seven, Castledine was diagnosed with transverse myelitis, which left her paralysed from her waist down, following a virus.[3]
Castledine trained at London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA).[4]
In 2021, Castledine was cast in The Break as Katy for one episode, which was Castledine's first acting role.[5] In 2023 Castledine was cast for the role of Maggie in a short film Monotropa.[6] In 2024 Castledine was cast in a TV series Grace as Emma Brice for one episode.[7]
In 2024 Castledine took over the role of Penny Branning from Mia McKenna-Bruce on the BBC soap opera EastEnders.[8] Castledine's storylines on the soap have included sneaking illegal substances into the country and framing Lauren Branning (Jacqueline Jossa), a relationship with Harry Mitchell (Elijah Holloway), a feud with Chelsea Fox (Zaraah Abrahams) after Chelsea was fired by Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) and Penny replaced her in the job, and her involvement in the crush at Peggy's.[9][10] Castledine opened up on Penny's disability and challenges in Albert Square, saying: "Not everything is accessible in life. And it's awful; it needs to change." Castledine also spoke out to the Daily Mirror adding: "It's really important that disability is visible on screen, because there hasn't been a lot of representation, and I'm proud to be someone representing disability."[3]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | The Break | Katy | Guest role; 1 episode | [5] |
| 2023 | Monotropa | Maggie | Short film | [6] |
| 2024–present | EastEnders | Penny Branning | Regular role | [9] |
| 2024 | Grace | Emma Brice | Guest role; 1 episode | [7] |
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