How forgotten EastEnders ‘geek’ conquered Hollywood – and avoided Brit soap star curse in LaLa land

IT’S a tale as old as time: soap star quits the UK to crack Hollywood, soap star returns a few years later with their tail between their legs, with - if they’re lucky enough - a ‘comeback’ storyline on their old show.  Being known for starring in the likes of EastEnders, Emmerdale and Coronation Street...