Michelle Ryan

Michelle Claire Ryan (born 22 April 1984) is an English actress. She is known for portraying the role of Zoe Slater on the BBC soap opera EastEnders, a role she played from 2000 to 200t, and again from 2025. In 2007, she starred in the short lived revival of the American television series Bionic Woman. She has appeared as the wicked sorceress Nimueh in the 2008 BBC TV series Merlin, and as Lady Christina de Souza in the 2009 episode of Doctor Who, a role she later reprised in various audio dramas between 2017 and 2023, including her own spin-off in 2017.

Michelle Ryan is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 28 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Dark Stories (2019), Cockneys vs Zombies (2012), 4.3.2.1 (2010), Cashback (2007), Death in Paradise (2011), EastEnders (1985), The View (1997), The One Show (2006). The recorded credits span 1952 to 2019, including 11 movies and 17 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.