Ulric Browne

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Ulric Browne
Born
OccupationActor
Years active1985–present
Known forRole of Winston in EastEnders (1985–present)

Ulric Browne is an English actor, known for portraying the background role of Winston in BBC soap opera EastEnders.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]

Early life[edit]

Browne studied at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts.[8]

Career[edit]

Since November 1985, Browne has appeared in BBC soap opera EastEnders, portraying the role of Winston, a man that runs a market stall in Walford.[9] He is the show's longest-serving male extra and the show's second longest-serving extra, behind Jane Slaughter's character Tracey.[10][11] Browne also played Marcus in One Way Out in 1989, and had the guest role of Benny Hughes in The Bill in 2003. In 2004, he played Tiko in The Quiet Storm.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Meet the much-loved background stars finally getting recognition with new soap extras award". The Sunday Post. Retrieved 29 December 2019.
  2. ^ "EastEnders fans ecstatic as Winston breaks his silence". The Irish News. 13 November 2017. Retrieved 11 January 2020.
  3. ^ Francis, Anna (2 June 2017). "Who is EastEnders' long-serving extra Winston? All you need to know..." CelebsNow. Retrieved 11 January 2020.
  4. ^ Anderton, Joe (13 November 2017). "EastEnders' Winston totally stole the show tonight". Digital Spy. Retrieved 11 January 2020.
  5. ^ "EastEnders' Winston Speaks - And Viewers Are Delighted!". Heart. Retrieved 11 January 2020.
  6. ^ "EastEnders' Winston takes on Corrie's Dirk for soap extra of the year award". Metro. 30 May 2018. Retrieved 11 January 2020.
  7. ^ "EastEnders fans ecstatic as Winston breaks his silence". Express and Star. Retrieved 11 January 2020.
  8. ^ "Profile". Ulric Browne. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
  9. ^ Rodger, James (14 November 2017). "EastEnders fans in meltdown after long-serving extra Winston speaks". Birmingham Mail. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
  10. ^ Hogan, Michael (12 April 2014). "Smell the vinyl: six of the best fictional record shops". The Observer. Retrieved 11 January 2020.
  11. ^ "BBC Radio 1Xtra - Ace & Vis, One of Britain's most loved extra's joins Ace & Vis!". BBC. Retrieved 11 January 2020.

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