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Leanne Wilson (born 27 December 1980) is a British television actress from Hitchin, England.

Wilson grew up in Hitchin with her younger brother Matt, and sister, Olivia. She attended The Knights Templar School in Baldock, Hertfordshire. As a girl Wilson was determined to be an actress, and she studied Performing Arts at North Hertfordshire College and attended drama classes in the evenings and at weekends at the Sylvia Young Theatre School in London.[1]

Her big break came as Jess Brown in the Canadian sci-fi series Tracker, appearing in 8 episodes between 2001–2002. She appeared in 20 episodes of the BBC day-time medical drama series Doctors in 2001 as Candy Williams and later appeared as nurse Claire Guildford in 90 episodes of the BBC One medical drama Casualty (2003–2005).[1] She appeared in the BBC's Stars in Fast Cars as herself in 2005, presented an award at the Disney Awards and made a couple of appearances on GMTV. After leaving Casualty Wilson appeared in Channel 4's comedy series Peep Show in 2007. She has also appeared in numerous commercials and is currently pursuing her acting career in Los Angeles.

She appeared in the films Is Harry on the Boat? in 2000, and The Holiday in 2006.[1]

In 2009 Wilson appeared in 18 episodes of the comedy TV series Workshop. She has filmed a pilot for a new sitcom called T.V or Not T.V, is shooting an episode of The Anthony Falcon Show and has appeared in Better Off Ted (2010) for NBC/FOX and House (2011).

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Leanne Wilson is a British television actress known for her portrayal of staff nurse Claire Guildford in the BBC medical drama Casualty from 2003 to 2005. Born in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England, in 1980, she trained at Sylvia Young Theatre School in London and North Hertfordshire College Performing Arts, where she developed her skills in theatre and performance. Her early career included roles in British television productions such as Doctors as Candy Williams in 2001 and Is Harry on the Boat? in the same year, alongside appearances in the Canadian sci-fi series Tracker as Jess Brown from 2001 to 2002. Wilson's most prominent role came in Casualty, where she played the independent and confident nurse Claire Guildford for 90 episodes, joining the series amid an explosive storyline involving personal relationship challenges. She has also appeared in other British shows including Peep Show, New Tricks, and Workshop as Vivian Smith from 2009 to 2011, as well as guest spots in American series such as House in 2011 and Better Off Ted in 2010. Her career spans UK soaps and dramas to international projects, highlighting her versatility across comedic, dramatic, and sci-fi genres. Beyond acting, Wilson has credits in short films and additional television work up to the mid-2010s, though she maintains a lower public profile in recent years.

Early life

Early life and education

Leanne Wilson was born in 1980 in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England. She grew up in Hitchin. Wilson attended North Hertfordshire College where she studied Performing Arts and also attended evening and weekend drama classes at the Sylvia Young Theatre School in London.

Career

Early career in the United Kingdom

Leanne Wilson's early professional acting career in the United Kingdom began following her training at the Sylvia Young Theatre School. She made her screen debut in the 2001 television film Is Harry on the Boat?, a Sky production that provided her initial film experience. In 2001, Wilson secured a recurring role as receptionist Candy Williams in the BBC daytime medical drama Doctors, appearing in 20 episodes of the series. This part offered her early exposure to ongoing serialized television work in the British daytime market. From 2001 to 2002, she portrayed Jess Brown in the Canadian science fiction series Tracker, which was filmed and marketed with ties to the UK audience, featuring in 10 episodes. During this formative period, Wilson also appeared in commercials, helping to build her early resume in the industry. These roles represented her initial steps into both domestic British television and international co-productions before more prominent opportunities arose.

Breakthrough role in Casualty

Leanne Wilson's breakthrough came with her recurring role as staff nurse Claire Guildford in the BBC medical drama Casualty. She joined the series in 2003, appearing on screen at the start of the new autumn series after filming began in Bristol earlier that year. Wilson portrayed Claire Guildford from 2003 to 2005 across 90 episodes, making it her longest-running and most prominent role in British television. The character, a staff nurse in the Emergency Department of Holby General Hospital, became a key part of the ensemble during seasons 18 and 19. Her tenure ended in 2005 when she left the series to pursue further opportunities. The role significantly elevated her profile in UK television before her later career moves.

Later career

Following her departure from Casualty in 2005, Leanne Wilson appeared in a minor uncredited role as a Girl in Bar in the romantic comedy film The Holiday (2006). She continued with British television work, guest-starring as a Cafe Girl in an episode of Channel 4's comedy series Peep Show in 2007. In 2009, she took on a leading role in the British comedy series Workshop, portraying Vivian Smith in 19 episodes through 2011. Her American television credits include a guest appearance as Kathleen in the ABC sitcom Better Off Ted in 2010 and as Elizabeth in the medical drama House in 2011. Following these roles, public records of her acting work become scarce, with her last listed credits appearing in short films and minor television parts in 2014.

Filmography

Film

Leanne Wilson's film credits consist of a minor uncredited role in one production. She had an uncredited role as Girl in Bar in the romantic comedy The Holiday (2006).

Television

Leanne Wilson's television career began in the United Kingdom with a recurring role as Candy Williams in the BBC daytime soap opera Doctors in 2001, where she appeared in 20 episodes. She followed this with a recurring part as Jess Brown in the syndicated sci-fi series Tracker from 2001 to 2002, featuring in 10 episodes. Her most prominent early role came in the long-running BBC medical drama Casualty, where she portrayed Nurse Claire Guildford from 2003 to 2005 across 90 episodes. This part marked a breakthrough in her career, establishing her within British television audiences. She also appeared as Amelia in New Tricks in 2003–2004 across 2 episodes. After departing Casualty, she made a guest appearance in Channel 4's comedy series Peep Show in 2007. From 2009 to 2011, Wilson appeared in the comedy series Workshop, appearing in 19 episodes. Following her relocation to the United States, she secured guest roles in American series, including Better Off Ted in 2010 and House in 2011. She appeared as Trudy in the TV movie Is Harry on the Boat? (2001).

Other appearances

Leanne Wilson has made occasional appearances as herself in non-scripted television formats. In 2005, she participated as a celebrity guest in the BBC motoring-themed game show Stars in Fast Cars, where she appeared as herself in one episode. She also featured on the ITV breakfast programme GMTV, including an interview appearance in August 2005. These guest spots supplemented her acting career during that period, though they remained limited in scope.
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