Laila Morse Wiki Biography
Maureen “Mo” Oldman, known by her stage name Laila Morse is an English actress. She is best known for playing the role of Mo Harris in BBC soap opera EastEnders since 2000.
| Full Name | Laila Morse |
| Net Worth | $13 Million |
| Date Of Birth | August 1, 1945 |
| Place Of Birth | Dorking, United Kingdom |
| Height | 1.57 m |
| Profession | Actress |
| Nationality | United Kingdom |
| Spouse | James Bass (m. 1995–2001), Gerald Bromfield (m. 1962–1970) |
| Children | Gerry Bromfield, Tracy Bromfield |
| Parents | Leonard Oldman, Kathleen Oldman |
| Siblings | Gary Oldman |
| Nicknames | Maureen Oldman , Jackie Wyles , Maureen Laila Oldman |
| IMDB | http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0607639 |
| Awards | British Independent Film Award for Most Promising Newcomer |
| Movies | Big Fat Gypsy Gangster, Nil by Mouth |
| TV Shows | EastEnders |
| Fact | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2001 but after undergoing a lumpectomy she was given the all-clear. |
| 2 | Grandmother of Danny (b. 1983), Brooke (b. 1992), Jess (b. 2003) and Jack (b. 2004) via her daughter Tracy. |
| 3 | As of 2016 she is the 6th-longest serving actress in the history of EastEnders (1985) (tied with Gillian Taylforth and Natalie Cassidy, and behind only June Brown, Pam St. Clement, Wendy Richard, Letitia Dean and Barbara Windsor), having played the character Mo Harris for 16 years (from 2000 onwards). |
| 4 | Gave birth to her 2nd child at age 23, a son Gerald Stephen Bromfield (aka Gerry Bromfield) in March 1969. Child’s father is her 1st ex-husband, Gerald Bromfield. |
| 5 | Gave birth to her 1st child at age 18, a daughter Tracy Joanne Bromfield in January 1964. Child’s father is her 1st ex-husband, Gerald Bromfield. |
| 6 | Is one of 10 EastEnders (1985) actors to have competed in I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! (2002). The others, in chronological order, are Danniella Westbrook (Sam Mitchell), Sid Owen (Ricky Butcher), Elaine Lordan (Lynne Hobbs), Dean Gaffney (Robbie Jackson), Marc Bannerman (Gianni di Marco), Joe Swash (Mickey Miller), Lucy Benjamin (Lisa Fowler), Charlie Brooks (Janine Butcher) and Larry Lamb (Archie Mitchell). |
| 7 | Separated from her 1st husband Gerald Bromfield just 5 days after giving birth to their son, Gerry. |
| 8 | Prior to becoming an actress Morse worked as a van driver. |
| 9 | Is one of 8 EastEnders (1985) actors to have competed on Dancing on Ice (2006). The others, in chronological order, are Gemma Bissix (Clare Bates), Todd Carty (Mark Fowler), Bobby Davro (Vinnie Monks), Danniella Westbrook (Sam Mitchell), Nadia Sawalha (Annie Palmer), Sam Attwater (Leon Small) and Matt Lapinskas (Anthony Moon). |
| 10 | Was good friends with her EastEnders (1985) co-star Wendy Richard. |
| 11 | Despite playing their characters’ grandmother on EastEnders (1985), Morse is only 21 years older than Elaine Lordan, 23 years older than Kacey Ainsworth and 26 years older than Jessie Wallace. |
| 12 | Aunt of Alfie Oldman. |
| 13 | Ex-sister-in-law of Uma Thurman, Lesley Manville and Donya Fiorentino. |
| 14 | ‘Laila Morse’ is a pseudonym originally suggested by her brother, Gary Oldman. It is an anagram of ‘mia sorella’ – the Italian for ‘my sister’. |
| 15 | Older sister of Gary Oldman. |
Actress
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| EastEnders | 2000-2016 | TV Series | Mo Mo Harris |
| The Ninth Cloud | 2014 | Cynthia | |
| Power to the People | 2013 | TV Mini-Series | Nan |
| Big Fat Gypsy Gangster | 2011 | Aunt Queenie | |
| EastEnders: E20 | 2010 | TV Series | Mo |
| EastEnders: Pat and Mo | 2004 | TV Movie | Mo Harris |
| EastEnders: Slaters in Detention | 2003 | Video | Mo Harris |
| Love, Honor and Obey | 2000 | Laila | |
| Life of a Lighter | 1999 | Short | Aunty |
| Great Expectations | 1999 | TV Movie | Molly |
| Honky Sausages | 1999 | TV Series | Honky Mum |
| One in Something | 1998 | ||
| The Bill | 1997 | TV Series | Janice Ryan |
| Nil by Mouth | 1997 | Janet |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| You’re Back in the Room | 2016 | TV Series | Herself |
| Pointless Celebrities | 2012-2014 | TV Series | Herself – Contestant / Herself |
| The Wright Stuff | 2014 | TV Series | Herself – Guest Panelist |
| Sunday Side Up | 2013 | TV Series | Herself |
| I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! | 2013 | TV Series | Herself |
| I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! NOW! | 2013 | TV Series | Herself |
| This Morning | 2012-2013 | TV Series | Herself |
| Loose Women | 2010-2012 | TV Series | Herself |
| Coronation Street: The Big 50 | 2010 | TV Movie | Herself (uncredited) |
| The Weakest Link | 2010 | TV Series | Herself |
| Come Dine with Me | 2009 | TV Series | Herself |
| Hell’s Kitchen | 2009 | TV Series | Herself |
| The Alan Titchmarsh Show | 2008 | TV Series | Herself |
| The British Soap Awards 2005 | 2005 | TV Special | Herself – Audience Member |
| EastEnders: Christmas Party | 2004 | TV Movie | Herself |
| Children in Need | 2004 | TV Series | Herself |
| 2003 TV Moments | 2004 | TV Movie documentary | Herself – Audience Member |
| EastEnders: Christmas Party | 2003 | TV Movie | Herself |
| Richard & Judy | 2003 | TV Series | Herself |
| Comic Relief 2003: The Big Hair Do | 2003 | TV Special | Mo Harris |
| V Graham Norton | 2003 | TV Series | Herself |
| EastEnders Revealed | 2002 | TV Series documentary | Herself |
Won Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | British Independent Film Award | British Independent Film Awards | Most Promising Newcomer in any Category | Nil by Mouth (1997) |