Born on 18 December 1989 in Luton, Emily Atack is an English actor, comedian and television personality. On Thursday 6 July 2023, she will trace her family history in an episode of BBC One's Who Do You Think You Are? Here's five things you might not know about the star...
1. Coming of age
Emily Atack began her acting career when she was just 17. She is best known for playing Charlotte Hinchcliffe on the E4 comedy The Inbetweeners between 2008 and 2010.
2. Related to a rock star
On her mother’s side of the family, Emily is the first cousin twice removed of musician Paul McCartney, the bass guitarist of the Beatles.
3. Star of the show
She has her own ITV2 comedy series, The Emily Atack Show. The programme was nominated for ‘Best Comedy’ at the TV Choice Awards in 2021.
4. Into the jungle
Emily came in second place in the 2018 series of I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! She then went on to host I’m a Celebrity: Extra Camp where behind the scenes clips and bonus content was aired.
5. Ice try
Emily Atack was a contestant on Dancing on Ice in 2010 where she was partnered with Fred Palascak. They made it until the eighth week before being voted off the show.