Tamzin is currently leading ABIGAIL'S PARTY at the Theatre Royal Stratford East, in the iconic role of Beverly, directed by Nadia Fall and can currently be seen starring in Gaumont / Ch5 thriller THE WIVES. Earlier this year, Tamzin starred in the farcical comedy NOISES OFF at Theatre Royal Haymarket, West End.
A multi-award winning leading actress whose career effortlessly crosses screen and stage she was recently seen in series two of the hit drama THE TOWER for ITV, and in BBC's all star hit, MURDER IS EASY.
Having starred in Sarah Solemani's BBC drama RIDLEY ROAD, the No1. Netflix feature BULL, the BBC comedy MURDER, THEY HOPE, and the comedy WE HUNT TOGETHER (BBC/Showtime), Tamzin comes with an extensive list of leading television credits. She is best known for her series leading roles as DCI Sasha Miller in NEW TRICKS (BBC), Rebecca Mitchell in HOTEL BABYLON (BBC), Rose Chamberlain in THE FIXER (ITV), Jo McDonagh in RED CAP (BBC), and as Melanie Owen in EASTENDERS (BBC). She took the lead in Nick Hurrans WALK AWAY AND I STUMBLE opposite Mark Strong, played Frances in FRANCES TUESDAY opposite Lennie James and Douglas Henshall, and played the leading role in ITV's VITAL SIGNS with Gugu Mbatha Raw.
In film Tamzin was applauded for her standout performance in Dominic Savage's OUT OF CONTROL. Her credits include GREAT EXPECTATIONS for Mike Newell, joining an all star cast including Ralph Fiennes, Helena Bonham Carter, Holliday Grainger and Robbie Coltrane, RADIO CAPE COD with Tamzin Merchant and O-T Fagbenle, and the lead in 7 SECONDS opposite Wesley Snipes.
Title | Role | Production | Director |
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THE WIVES | Sylvie Morgan (Lead) | Gaumont for Channel 5 | Claire Tailyour/Paulette Randall |
MURDER IS EASY | Mrs Pierce | BBC / BritBox / Mammoth Screen | Menu Gaur |
THE TOWER (SERIES 2) | Cathy Teel (Regular) | Mammoth Screen / ITV | Faye Gilbert |
MURDER THEY HOPE (SERIES 2) | Diana (Guest Lead) | Shiny Button / UKTV | Sarmad Masud |
WE HUNT TOGETHER (SERIES 2) | Shannon McBride (Recurring) | BBC | Various Directors |
DEATH IN PARADISE (SERIES 11) | Holly | Red Planet | Jennie Paddon |
RIDLEY ROAD | Barbara (Series Regular) | Red Productions / BBC | Lisa Mulcahy |
DUN BREEDING | Indy Hendricks (Series Regular) | YouTube / Blond to Black Prod. | Robin Sheppard |
EASTENDERS (2018 - 2019) | Melanie Healy (Series Regular) | BBC | Various Directors |
SHAKESPEARE AND HATHAWAY (SERIES 3) | Jessica Duke (Guest Lead) | BBC | Paul Gibson |
MIDSOMER MURDERS (SERIES 20) | Samantha Adler (Guest Lead) | ITV / Bentley Productions | Matt Carter |
MURDOCH MYSTERIES (SERIES 11) | Penelope Marsh (Guest Lead) | CBC | Don McCutcheon |
NEW TRICKS (2013 - 2015) | Sacha Millard (Series Regular) | BBC TV | Various |
INSIDE NO 9 (SERIES 3) | Connie (Guest Lead) | BBC | Guillem Morales |
JOSH (SERIES 2) | Valerie (Guest Lead) | BBC | David Schneider |
DOCTOR WHO (SERIES 7) | Capt Alice | BBC TV | Stephen Woolfenden |
MARPLE (SERIES 6) | Mrs Rogers (Guest Lead) | ITV | David Moore |
FOYLE'S WAR (SERIES 7) | Brenda | ITV | Andy Hay |
LAW & ORDER (SERIES 6) | Miriam Pescatore (Guest lead) | Kudos for ITV | James Strong |
SILENT WITNESS (SERIES 15) | Beth Gilston (Guest Lead) | BBC | Mike Barker |
PARADOX | Rebecca (Series Lead) | Clerkenwell Films/BBC | Simon Cellan Jones & Omar Madha |
THE FIXER (SERIES 1 & 2) | Rose (Series Lead) | Kudos/ITV1 | Ulrick Riley |
CATHERINE TATE: CHRISTMAS SPECIAL | Various | Tiger Aspect / BBC | Gordon Anderson |
HOTEL BABYLON (SERIES 1 & 2) | Rebecca (Series Lead) | Carnival/BBC Television | Various Directors |
VITAL SIGNS | Claire (Series Lead) | ITV/Tiger Aspect | Charlie Parsons |
RED CAP (SERIES 1 & 2) | Jo (Series Lead) | BBC Television | David Richards |
EASTENDERS (1998-2002) | Melanie Healy (Series Regular) | BBC Television | Various Directors |
Title | Role | Production | Director |
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FATHER'S DAY | Alison (Lead) | Coast Films / BBC | Cilla Ware |
FAST FREDDIE, THE WIDOW AND ME | Patsy (Lead) | STV Productions / ITV | David Richards |
WALK AWAY AND I STUMBLE | Claire (Lead) | ITV | Nick Curran |
FRANCES TUESDAY | Frances (Lead) | ITV | John Sen |
WHEN I AM 64 | Caz (Lead) | BBC Television | John Jones |
FINAL DEMAND | Natalie (Lead) | BBC Television | Kate Harwood |
OUT OF CONTROL | Dean's Mother (Lead) | BBC Television | Dominic Savage |
Title | Role | Production | Director |
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THIRTEEN CARS | Maureen | Silent Pictures | Rob Woods |
BULL | Sharon | Giant Productions / Netflix | Paul Andrew Williams |
GREAT EXPECTATIONS | Molly | Number 9 Films Ltd. | Mike Newell |
CASSANDRA'S DREAM | Emma | Iberville Productions | Woody Allen |
RADIO CAPE COD | Jill Waters (Lead) | Silver Productions | Andrew Silver |
7 SECONDS | Kelly (Lead) | Sony Pictures | Simon Fellows |
BACKWATERS | Lili Taylor | The Film Backwaters Ltd | Jag Mundera |
PRINCESS IN LOVE | Flossie | Princess Films | David Greene |
THE MYSTERY OF DR MARTINU | Young Lover | Ken Russell |
Title | Role | Production | Director |
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NOISES OFF (30TH ANNIVERSARY PRODUCTION) | Belinda Blair | Theatre Royal Haymarket | Lindsay Posner |
THE HAUNTING OF ALICE BOWLES | Alice Bowles | Original Theatre | Philip Franks |
HOW THE OTHER HALF LOVES | Teresa | Theatre Royal Haymarket | Alan Strachan |
STEPPING OUT | Maxine | Theatre Royal Bath / West End | Maria Friedman |
DI & VIV & ROSE | Di | Vaudeville Theatre | Anna Mackmin |
BREEDERS | Andrea | St James Theatre | Ria Parry |
DI & VIV & ROSE | Di | Hampstead Theatre | Anna Mackmin |
RAVING | Briony | Hampstead Theatre | Edward Hall |
SWEET CHARITY | Charity | Haymarket Theatre, West End | Matthew White |
SWEET CHARITY | Charity | Menier Chocolate Factory | Matthew White |
BOEING BOEING | Gloria | Comedy Theatre, West End | Mathew Warchus |
BREATHING CORPSES | Kate | Royal Court Theatre | Anna Mackmin |
FLESH WOUND | Deirdra | Royal Court Theatre | Wilson Milam |
ABSENT FRIENDS | Evelyn | Scarborough Stephen Joseph | Alan Ayckbourn |
BABY ON BOARD | Jade/Tiffany/Nurse/Nanny | Scarborough Stephen Joseph | Alan Ayckbourn |
CAROUSEL | Arminy Osgood | Royal National Theatre | Nicholas Hytner |
GREASE | Patty Simcox | No 1 Tour | Bob Tomson |
GREASE | Patty Simcox | Dominion Theatre | David Gilmore |
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK | Fairy Forgetful | Hornchurch Queen's Theatre | Bob Tomson |
OLIVER! | Rose Seller | London Palladium | Sam Mendes |
RADIO TIMES | Grosvenor | Birmingham Rep/West End | David Gilmore |
SUMMER HOLIDAY | Mimsie | Blackpool Opera House | David Ultz |
THEY'RE PLAYING OUR SONG | Alter Ego | Scarborough Stephen Joseph | Alan Ayckbourn |
UNDER THE KITCHEN SINK | Sharon | Landor Theatre | Pat O'Toole |