Age | 42 |
Birthday | 22 September, 1982 |
Birthplace | Swindon, Wiltshire, England |
Height | 5' 5" (165 cm) |
Eye Color | Brown - Dark |
Hair Color | Dyed Blonde |
Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Nationality | British |
Occupation | Actress |
Claim to Fame | The Canterbury Tales, Doctor Who, Secret Diary of a Call Girl |
Billie Paul Piper (born Leian Paul Piper, 22 September 1982) is a British actress and former singer from Swindon, England. She first appeared as a performer in Scratchy & Co, aged 13. At the age of 15, Piper released her debut single "Because We Want To", which made her the youngest female artist ever to enter at number one on the UK Singles Chart. Her follow-up single "Girlfriend" also entered at number one. In 1998, Piper released her debut studio album, Honey to the B, which was certified platinum by the British Phonographic Industry. Following a second album, in 2003 Piper announced that she had abandoned her music career to focus on an acting career.