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LIFE'S A BEACH-AM

How old is Stephanie Beacham, when did she play Sable Colby in Dynasty and what did she say about Harvey Weinstein?

We take a look at her life and career in the spotlight

STEPHANIE Beacham is a well known face on the box, thanks to her long career in telly.

We have the lowdown on her life so far...

 Stephanie Beacham is an English actress
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Stephanie Beacham is an English actressCredit: Rex Features

How old is Stephanie Beacham? What is her background?

Stephanie Beacham, 71, was born February 28, 1947 and is an English television, radio, film and theatre actress.

She is known for her television roles in the BBC drama Tenko (1981–82), the ITV drama Connie (1985), and for playing Sable Colby in The Colbys (1985–87).

Her film appearances include Dracula A.D. 1972, (1972), Schizo (1976) and Troop Beverly Hills (1989).

Stephanie began appearing on British television in 1967 and made her big screen debut in the 1970 film The Games, before starring opposite Marlon Brando in the 1971 film The Nightcomers.

She was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for her role in the NBC sitcom Sister Kate (1989–90).

Her other television roles include Phyl Oswyn in the ITV prison-based drama series Bad Girls (2003–06), Martha Fraser in Coronation Street (2009), and Lorraine in the Sky 1 sitcom Trollied (2012).

 She is best known for playing Sable Colby in Dynasty
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She is best known for playing Sable Colby in Dynasty

Who did Stephanie play in Dynasty?

Stephanie is best known for playing Sable Colby in Dynasty.

Her character was the wife of Colby Enterprises magnate Jason Colby and the first cousin of Alexis and Caress.

She played the role in 1985 and then from 1988 to 1989.

Stephanie also starred in the Dynasty spin-off The Colbys.

 She also starred in Bad Girls alongside Amanda Barrie
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She also starred in Bad Girls alongside Amanda BarrieCredit: Shed Productions

What did Stepanie say about Harvey Weinstein?

On March 5, 2018 Stephanie Beacham was accused of sympathising with Harvey Weinstein by some Good Morning Britain viewers.

During a discussion about the Hollywood sexual abuse scandal, she was heard describing Weinstein as a "poor bloke", which caused a reaction on Twitter.

Moments later, Susanna Reid picked her up on the comment and asked her to clarify if she felt sorry for Weinstein, saying: "When you say 'poor bloke', you don't think so, do you?"

Stephanie replied: "I think there are so many other people that could have been named as well as Harvey Weinstein."

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