52 years old (Born on January 12, 1972)
British, Actor; He is famous from Played Ricky Butcher on Eastenders for 24 years.
Is one of seven "EastEnders" (1985) actors to have competed in "I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!" (2002). The others, in chronological order, are Danielle Westbrook (Sam Mitchell), Elaine Lordan (Lynne Hobbs), Dean Gaffney (Robbie Jackson), Marc Bannerman (Gianni di Marco), Joe Swash (Mickey Miller) and Lucy Benjamin (Lisa Fowler). Proposed to his long-term girlfriend Polly Parsons on holiday in Barbados (October 2009). Enjoys football and has played several celebrity matches. He supports Arsenal. Was engaged to lap dancer Carty Hubbard (2000-2003). Resides in Brighton, as well as owning a villa in France (2009).Sid Owen's Best Moments
Fun Facts About Sid Owen
His mother Joan Sutton (neu00e9 Owen) died of pancreatic cancer, aged 35, in 1980 when he was just eight years old.
Performed in the pantomime "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" as Prince Charming at The Beck Theatre in Hayes, Middlesex (December 2007-January 2008).
Participated in the reality TV competition "I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!" (2002) in 2005, finishing up third.
Released his cookbook "Life on a Plate: The Journey of an Unlikely Chef" (30 August 2007).
Has three older brothers: Mark, Darren (b. 1968) and Scott.
His stage name Sid was originally used as a nickname from his family.
Ran a restaurant in Aubeterre-sur-Dronne, France (2002-2006).
Attended The Anna Scher Theatre School.
Keeps in touch with former "EastEnders" (1985) co-stars Nick Berry and Paul Nicholls.
Released the song "Good Thing Going", which reached #14 in the UK Singles Charts (June 2000).
Was in attendance at the funeral of his former "EastEnders" (1985) co-star Mike Reid (15 August 2007).
Best friends with "EastEnders" (1985) co-star Patsy Palmer.
Was in attendance at the wedding of his "EastEnders" (1985) co-star Scott Maslen to Estelle Rubio (6 September 2008).
Was raised by his maternal aunt Carol Sullivan (b. 1946) and her husband Michael along with his brother Scott following their mother's death.
Was in a relationship with glamour model Angel Harte (2005).
Is in a relationship with actress Polly Parsons (October 2006-presend day).
Best known as dim-witted Ricky Butcher in "EastEnders" (1985).
Took on Ben Fogle in a celebrity boxing match to raise money for Sport Relief in 2004.
Can speak French fluently.