Clare Perkins

Clare Perkins (born August 18, 1965) is an English actress known for her roles as Denise Boulter in Family Affairs and Ava Hartman in EastEnders. She began her acting career in 1991, playing Opal in the TV film 'Hallelujah Anyhow'. Perkins has appeared in various TV shows such as All in the Game, Pig Heart Boy, Casualty, Men Behaving Badly, Big Women, and Clapham Junction. She has also worked in theaters including the Royal Court, Young Vic, National Theatre, and Soho Theatre. Her film credits include Ladybird, Ladybird, Secrets & Lies, Bullet Boy, and 7 Lives. Perkins has been recognized for her work, with Pig Heart Boy winning a Children's BAFTA for Best Drama.