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The latest Harlan Coben series is here, and it's got us glued to the screens. If you've already binge-watched Run Away, you'll be familiar with the straight-talking, no-nonsense lawyer Jessica Kinberg, played by actress Tracy-Ann Oberman, who "would rather be in Bali with Idris Elba".
Here's everything you need to know about the star.
Tracy-Ann Oberman's top movies and TV shows
From soaps to comedy, TV to theatre, Tracy-Ann Oberman has had a varied career including stints on Grantchester, It's A Sin and The Great Celebrity Bake Off for SU2C. She’s also done plenty of voice work (you might recognise her as the narrator of Channel 4’s Escape to the Chateau).
Let's take a look at some of her most notable roles:
Tracy-Ann Oberman iconic EastEnders character
Tracy-Ann Oberman is best known for playing Chrissie Watts, the wife of the notorious “Dirty” Den Watts, in EastEnders. She arrived on Albert Square in 2004 to confront Den after their marriage turned sour and discovered he had faked his own death while in Spain and had three children: Sharon Watts, Dennis Rickman, and Vicki Fowler. She left in 2005 after seeking revenge on her husband after he had an affair with Zoe Slater, which led to her killing him with a doorstop that Zoe had already hit him with, then manipulating Zoe into believing that she had done it.
She returned in 2024 when Sharon was transferred to the same prison, leading to an initially tense but ultimately reconciliatory relationship. After securing parole, she reunited with her old flame Jake Moon and began another revenge plot, stalking Zoe using Zoe's estranged daughter, Jasmine Fisher.
Tracy-Ann Oberman in Friday Night Dinner
Friday Night Dinner fans know Tracy-Ann Oberman as Auntie Val, the flamboyant and outgoing best friend of Jackie (Tamsin Greig).
Tracy-Ann Oberman in Doctor Who
Back in 2006, during David Tennant’s time as the Doctor, Tracy-Ann Oberman appeared in the two-part Doctor Who story “Army of Ghosts” and “Doomsday.” She played Yvonne Hartman, the head of the Torchwood Institute, who came face-to-face with the Cybermen in the epic Battle of Canary Wharf.
Tracy-Ann Oberman in Run Away
Released on New Year's Day, Harlan Coben's Run Away stars James Nesbitt as Simon Greene, a man looking for his daughter Paige, a drug addict who ran away from home. Tracy-Ann is his lawyer who goes toe to toe with him.
Tracy-Ann Oberman in After Life
Tracy-Ann had a reoccurring role as Rebecca in the three series of Ricky Gervais' After Life. She goes on a date with the widowed Tony (Gervais), but it ends up being a disaster, then returns in the second series with a slightly larger role.
How old is Tracy-Ann Oberman?
The actress was born on the 25th August 1966, making her 59 years old.
Who is Tracy Ann-Oberman's husband?
She is married to Rob Cowan, a music producer. They wed in December 2004 and have one daughter, Anoushka Cowan, together.
Anoushka is also an actress and writer.
Is Tracy-Ann Oberman related to Claudia Winkleman?
Yes! Tracy-Ann Oberman and The Traitors presenter Claudia Winkleman are cousins, as their grandmothers are sisters. Fun fact, they appeared on an episode of Would I Lie to You? together and both received MBEs in the 2025 King's Birthday Honours list.
Arabella Horspool is a Commercial Content Writer for Yours at Bauer Media. A devoted bookworm and TV fan, she’s always immersed in the latest shows or catching the newest films and theatre productions. When she’s not writing, Arabella enjoys cooking and exploring the outdoors with her three dogs.