Kirsty Dillon

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Kirsty Dillon
Born1976 (age 4849)
Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, UK
Alma mater Goldsmiths, University of London
OccupationActress
Years active1995-present
Known for Midsomer Murders

Kirsty Dillon (born 1976) [1] is an English actress who works in film, television, and theatre. She is best known for her role as WPC Gail Stephens in the British television drama Midsomer Murders .

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Early life and education

Dillon was born and brought up in Portsmouth, Hampshire. She was educated at Portsmouth High School and Havant College, graduated from Goldsmiths', University of London, studying Drama and Theatre Arts, and then attended Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art. [2]

Career

Her roles include in the BBC drama The Man That Broke Britain, Rosalind in As You Like It, as well as numerous TV credits including for Holby City , Casualty , The Bill , Doctors, and the Channel 4 film Rockabye. [3] She has been recognized for her regular role as DC Gail Stephens in the drama Midsomer Murders. [4]

In 2016, Dillon played the role of Luke's mother, Helen, in the film To Dream, and played Olivia in the 2020 drama Justine . [5]

Personal life

Dillon is an ambassador of the White Ribbon Campaign, the international campaign to ‘End Male Violence Against Women’. She works closely with survivors of domestic violence through organisations such as Early Intervention Project and Women's Aid and campaigns to raise awareness which includes handing in a petition at 10 Downing Street and gaining support from John Nettles and David James to raise awareness amongst men. [6] She also is an ambassador for the Aurora New Dawn charity. [1]

Filmography

References

  1. 1 2 "Ambassador – Kirsty Dillon". aurorand.org.uk. Aurora New Dawn charity. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
  2. "Midsomer Murders star is proud of her Pompey roots". The News. 16 March 2011. Archived from the original on 9 September 2012.
  3. "Midsomer Murders star Kirsty Dillon opens up about her mental health struggles". Express UK. 25 March 2018.
  4. "Midsomer Murders - WPC Gail Stephens - Kirsty Dillon".
  5. "celebrities kirsty dillon". tv guide.
  6. Press TV/Rattansi and Ridley/The white ribbon/11/28/2009. 29 November 2009 via YouTube.[ dead YouTube link ]
  7. Capcom, Sunsoft. Clock Tower 3. Capcom. Scene: Ending credits, 7:04 in, CAST.