Harriet Thorpe | |
|---|---|
 Thorpe in 2023 | |
| Born | Harriet Amelia Thorpe 8 June 1957 Hampstead, London, England |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent |
|
| Relatives | Matilda Thorpe (sister) |
Harriet Amelia Thorpe (born 8 June 1957) is an English actress. Thorpe trained at London's Central School of Speech and Drama. She is known for her roles in the British sitcoms The Brittas Empire (1991–1997) and Absolutely Fabulous (1992–2012), and has also starred in the West End musicals Cabaret (2006), Wicked (2008) and Mamma Mia! (2010). In 2023, she took over the role of Elaine Peacock in the BBC soap opera EastEnders.