Dean Gaffney Wiki: Dean Gaffney (born Dean Martin Gaffney) is an actor and television personality from Hammersmith, London, United Kingdom. He played the role of Robbie Jackson in the BBC television series EastEnders from 1993 to 2003 and from 2017 to 2019. He also appeared as a contestant on I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! in 2006 and 2023.
The Hammersmith native graduated from St Mark’s Catholic School in Hounslow before training at the Sylvia Young Theater School in Marylebone. He also trained at the Corona Theater School in Kew Bridge. As a teenager, Dean landed his role as Robbie Jackson in EastEnders and made his EastEnders debut in December 1993.
In 2003, the executive producer of EastEnders announced that he had decided to kill off Dean alongside actress Bindya Solanki, who portrayed Nita Mistry, Dean Gaffney’s on-screen girlfriend. Louise Berridge told the media at the time: “We feel that the characters have reached the end of their natural course on the show and will both be leaving in spring 2003”. He made brief appearances on the show until 2019.
His other acting and television credits include Paul Moore in The Bill, Luke Withers in M.I. High, Mark Hall on Crime Stories, Mick on Misfits, appearing on Let’s Dance for Comic Relief in 2013, Celebs Go Dating in 2020 and many more.
The age of Dean Gaffney
He will be 45 years old in 2023. Dean was born on February 14, 1978 in Hammersmith, London, England. He celebrates his birthday every year on February 14.
Is Dean Gaffney Married? The actor is not married. He was previously in a relationship with his ex-girlfriend Rebekah Ward. The couple ended their relationship in March 2019.
At the age of 15, Dean met his ex-girlfriend Sarah Burge, with whom he has two children, Chole and Charlotte. Gaffney and his ex-girlfriend Sarah Burge were in a relationship for 22 years and were engaged before ending their relationship in 2015 after he admitted to David Gest that he had an affair.
Read Related Also: Travis Kelce ask Jason Kelce to make a cameo for his hosting gig
Dean Gaffney’s Daughters
Gaffney has two adult daughters, twins; Chole Gaffney and Charlotte Gaffney, who were born on July 17, 1996. He has two grandchildren.
Dean Gaffney’s Family
Who Are Dean Gaffney’s Parents? His parents are not clear. The former EastEnders actor has not revealed any information about his parents. He has a brother, Gary Gaffney.
Dean Gaffney I’m a Celebrity
Dean was a contestant on the sixth series of the ITV reality show I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! in 2006. Finished 5th. In 2023, it was announced that the former EastEnders actor would be among the celebrities returning to the jungle for I’m a Celebrity… South Africa.
Dean Gaffney’s Height
The EastEnders star stands at 5′ 5″ or 1.65m tall.
Dean Gaffney Net Worth
Dean Gaffney’s net worth is estimated at $4 million. He amassed a fortune from his acting career.
Dean Gaffney Ethnicity / Nationality
Dean is of white/European ethnicity. He is of British nationality.
Dean Gaffney’s Instagram
Dean’s Instagram handle is @deangaffney1.
