Actress
Has three step-children with Brian May : Jimmy (born 1978), Louisa (born 1981) and Emily.
Her husband, Brian May , was a founding member of rock band Queen.
She was nominated for a 2003 Laurence Olivier Theatre Award for Best Actress of 2002 for her performance in "Frozen" at the Royal National Theatre: Cottesloe.
Trained at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Arts in London, whose alumni include Terence Stamp , Hugh Bonneville , Rupert Friend , Angela Lansbury , Matthew Goode , Sue Johnston , Minnie Driver and Julian Fellowes.
Sent flowers to the funeral of her former "EastEnders" co-star Wendy Richard (9 March 2009).
Was in attendance at the wedding of her former "EastEnders" co-star Letitia Dean to Jason Pethards (30 September 2002).
Performed in the stage adaptation of "Calendar Girls" at Londons Noel Coward Theatre (July-October 2009).
Was actually the second choice to portray Angie Watts in "EastEnders" . Jean Fennell was initially cast, but producers replaced her with Dobson at the last minute as they felt that she didnt suit the part.
Is one of 21 "EastEnders" actors to compete in "Strictly Come Dancing" . The others, in chronological order, are Christopher Parker (Spencer Moon), Jill Halfpenny (Kate Mitchell), Patsy Palmer (Bianca Jackson), Louisa Lytton (Ruby Allen), Letitia Dean (Sharon Rickman), Matt Di Angelo (Deano Wicks), Phil Daniels (Kevin Wicks), Gillian Taylforth (Kathy Mitchell), Jessie Wallace (Kat Moon), Ze Lucker (Vanessa Gold), Ricky Groves (Garry Hobbs), Natalie Cassidy (Sonia Fowler), Jimi Mistry (Fred Fonesca), Scott Maslen (Jack Branning), Kara Tointon (Dawn Swann), Sid Owen (Ricky Butcher), Jake Wood (Max Branning), Kellie Bright , Tameka Empson and Davood Ghadami.
Participated in the 9th series of "Strictly Come Dancing" , partnered with Robin Windsor , finishing 7th out of 14 celebrities.
Is a vegetarian.
Ranked #28 in the 100 Greatest "EastEnders" Characters of All Time for her performance as Angie Watts.
Ranked #33 in The 100 Greatest "EastEnders" Characters of All Time for her performance as Angie Watts.
Daughter of Alfred William (1918-1992) and Amy Amelia (ne Verney) Dobson (1924-2005).
Has a younger sister, Gillian (b. 1957).
Her favourite movie is Hello, Dolly! .
Met her husband at a preview screening of Down and Out in Beverly Hills .
Is one of 12 regular "EastEnders" actors to have appeared on "Call the Midwife" either in a main or a guest starring role. The others are Cliff Parisi , Lorraine Stanley , Lacey Turner , Jenna Russell , Kacey Ainsworth , Matilda Ziegler , Ted Reilly , Jasmyn Banks , Danny Walters , Lucy Speed and Kate Williams. Of these 12, Dobson is one of 8 actors to have appeared on "Call the Midwife" after appearing on "EastEnders" .
