birth date:
May 27, 1974

birth place:
Basildon, Essex, UK

comments:
British-born Denise Outen added the Van to her name because she thought it made her sound more interesting. She has gained popularity as host of the UK morning show "The Big Breakfast".


 
 
                          

. Denise Van Outen

"Murder in Mind" [TV-Series]

Title: "Murder in Mind" (2001) [TV-Series]
episode: "Neighbours" (episode # 1.6)
Released: 2001
Genre: Crime / Drama / Thriller
Runtime: 60 min (7 episodes)
Country: UK
Language: English

Plot Summary: An anthology series of self contained plays with a murderous theme, the twist being that the action is followed from the point of view of the killer.

Comments: Murder in Mind is an excellent drama that can be seen on BBCAmerica. If you enjoy shows like CSI or Law & Order, then Murder in Mind is for you. I have yet to see a comedic, dark or otherwise, episode. This is an excellent show, well-written and usually has a good twist.


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Trivia
Attended the Sylvia Young Theatre School.

The Van in her name is entirely fictitious and was added to make her sound more interesting!

She rejoined the morning show The Big Breakfast in September 2000 to replace Liza Tarbuck, who left in July.

Her career in West End musicals stretches from Les Miserables, when she was 11, to Chicago just recently, and she is currently developing a one-woman show with Andrew Lloyd Webber.


Personal quotes

"Like a typical Gemini I'm changeable, I can be two different types of people. I can be very outgoing, but sometimes very shy."

"Men pretend they don't like to be nagged, but they love it, really. It makes them feel wanted."

"The singing is not such a problem because you can practice singing anywhere but the dancing is tougher, especially when you haven't danced professionally for ten years."

"People coming to see the show will hopefully see more than just TV's bubbly blonde and I hope it will open a few more doors for me."

"When I left the Big Breakfast I thought I would take some time out but I started to get itchy feet."

"I had been to see Chicago and just thought it was fantastic, so I rang my agent and got him to find out when they were re-casting."

"I knew it would be tough and I had to work really hard."

"The singing is not such a problem because you can practice singing anywhere but the dancing is tougher, especially when you haven't danced professionally for ten years."


Denise Van Outen - Filmography
Below is a complete filmography (list of movies she's appeared in)


Christmas Night with the Stars (2003) (TV) .... Performer
"Prickly Heat" (1998) TV Series .... Co-Host (2000)
Love, Honour and Obey (2000) .... Maureen
... aka London Dogs (2001) (Japan: English title)
... aka Love, Honor and Obey (2001) (USA)
... aka Love, Honour & Obey (2000) (UK)

Tube Tales (1999) (TV) .... Alex (Segment Horny)
Jack and the Beanstalk (1998) (TV) .... Jill
"Babes in the Wood" (1998) TV Series .... Leigh Jackson
"Kappatoo" (1990) TV Series (as Denise Outen) .... Tracy Cotton


Denise Van Outen - Notable TV Guest Appearances
"Kumars at No. 42, The" (2001) playing "Herself" (episode # 4.1) 15 September 2003
"This Morning" (1988) playing "Herself" 10 June 2003
"Richard and Judy" (2001) playing "Herself" 14 April 2003
"GMTV" (1993) playing "Herself" 8 April 2003
"Parkinson" (1971) playing "Herself" 5 April 2003
"Murder in Mind" (2001) playing "Debra Squires" in episode: "Neighbours" (episode # 1.6) 10 June 2001
"Operation Good Guys" (1997) playing "Herself" in episode: "That's Entertainment" (episode # 3.1) 27 July 2000
"Harry Enfield and Chums" (1994) playing "Herself" in episode: "Comic Relief" (episode # 2.8) 12 March 1999
"Bill, The" (1984) playing "Melanie Lehman" in episode: "The Personal Touch" (episode # 1998.117) 18 December 1998
"Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star, The" (1998) playing "Lizzie" in episode: "Sign on the Line" (episode # 1.4) 1 December 1998
"TFI Friday" (1996) playing "Herself" 6 March 1998
"Shooting Stars" (1993) playing "Herself" (episode # 3.5) 24 October 1997
"Crossbow" (1986) playing "Goldilocks" (as Denise Outen) in episode: "Goldilocks" 1989