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Claire GooseClaire Goose

Claire's come a long way since playing a story-telling racoon in a theme park. Since her big break as Nurse Tina Seabrook in Casualty, she's become a regular in the popular BBC crime drama Waking The Dead.


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What's she been in?

  • Claire quickly established herself in Casualty as nurse Tina. She was involved in some dramatic storylines, including a dash to the Australian outback in the wake of boyfriend Sean.

    Claire Goose in 'Casualty'

  • She's now a regular in Waking the Dead, cracking crimes as the Cold Case squad's Mel Silver.

  • Claire made her first film, Alone, in 2001. A horror film, Claire plays Alice, the first accidental victim of a disturbed man trying to escape his nightmares.

  • Did you know?

  • Claire's been a contestant on Celebrity Ready, Steady, Cook.

  • She attended the Italia Conti Stage School from the age of 16. Other ex-students include Martine McCutcheon, Naomi Campbell and singer, Louise.

  • She was the girl in the Wash 'n' Go ad who rinsed her hair in a fountain.

  • Claire had several jobs before her acting break in TV. She modelled, was a silver service waitress and did admin work for the NSPCC.

  • She enjoys clubbing, tarot cards, palm reading, playing poker and dancing.

  • Claire nearly got the role of Tiffany in EastEnders!

  • Personal Details

  • Claire was born on 10th February 1975 in Edinburgh and lived there until she was two. She grew up in Norfolk.

  • She's the daughter of a GP and has an elder brother and sister.

  • She dated Casualty co-star, Jonathan Kerrigan, for several years.

  • Claire's passions include her London flat, cats, the piano, film and theatre.


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    Casualty

    Waking the Dead

    Waking the Dead: Character profile

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