Lisa Jayne Hammond, professionally known as Lisa Hammond, is a talented English actress and writer whose performances have captivated audiences across television, film, and theatre.
She gained wide recognition as Donna Yates in EastEnders and has also appeared in Grange Hill, Psychoville, Bleak House, Vera, The Interceptor, and The Rubbish World of Dave Spud.
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| Real Name: | Lisa Jayne Hammond |
| Stage Name: | Lisa Hammond |
| Born: | June 3, 1983 (age 43 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Chichester, West Sussex, England |
| Nationality: | British |
| Ethnicity: | British |
| Height: | 124 cm (4 ft 1 in) |
| Religion: | Christianity |
| Parents: | Mr. and Mrs. Hammond |
| Siblings: | Nicola Hammond |
| Occupation: | Actress, Writer |
| Net Worth: | $5 million |
Early life and education
Lisa Hammond was born on June 3, 1983, in Chichester, West Sussex, England. She was raised by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hammond, during her childhood in England. Her ethnicity is British, and she has one sibling, Nicola Hammond. Her religion is Christianity.
Lisa Hammond developed an interest in performing at an early age and began her professional acting career as a teenager. She studied at City and Islington College in London, where she continued developing her artistic skills before establishing herself in British television and theatre.
Career
Lisa Hammond began her acting career as a teenager, portraying Denny in Grange Hill from 1994 to 1996. She later appeared in Quills, Holby City, Where the Heart Is, and Casualty before gaining further attention as Tina in Max and Paddy’s Road to Nowhere. Her television work expanded through Bleak House, Psychoville, Vera, and The Interceptor.
Lisa Hammond also performed on stage, including the role of the Herald in the Royal Shakespeare Company’s revival of Marat/Sade. In 2014, she joined EastEnders as Donna Yates, remaining in the series until 2018.
She later voiced Anna Spud in The Rubbish World of Dave Spud from 2019 to 2024 and appeared in Young Wallander, I Hate Suzie, and Smothered.
Awards and nominations
- Inside Soap Awards — Best Bitch (2014): Nominated, EastEnders
- Inside Soap Awards — Funniest Female (2017): Longlisted, EastEnders
Personal life
Lisa Hammond, 43 years old, is currently single and unmarried. She has spoken openly about her experiences as an actress with restricted growth and about representation of disabled people in entertainment.
Lisa Hammond has discussed her enjoyment of acting, theatre, music, and creative performance, including her teenage interest in playing drums.Her height is 124 cm (4 ft 1 in).
Net worth
Lisa Hammond‘s net worth is $5 million USD. She has accumulated her wealth from television acting, film acting, theatre performances, voice acting, and writing.
Her professional credits include Grange Hill, Max and Paddy’s Road to Nowhere, Bleak House, Psychoville, Vera, EastEnders, The Rubbish World of Dave Spud, and other British productions.
Filmography
- Grange Hill (1994–1996)
- Quills (2000)
- Holby City (2001)
- Where the Heart Is (2003)
- Casualty (2003)
- Bleak House (2005)
- Psychoville (2009–2011)
- Vera (2015–2017)
- EastEnders (2014–2018)
- The Rubbish World of Dave Spud (2019–2024)
- I Hate Suzie (2020)
- Smothered (2023)