Debbie Chazen Biography: Husband, Age, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Movies & TV Shows

Deborah Chazen, also known as Debbie Chazen, is an English actress known for her versatile performances in television, film, and theatre.

She is best recognized for her role as Annie in the BBC comedy series The Smoking Room, as well as appearances in Doctor Who, Holby City, and various stage productions.

She has also earned critical acclaim for her theatre work, including an Olivier Award nomination for Best Actress in a Musical for The Girls.

Debbie Chazen
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Deborah Chazen
Stage Name:	Debbie Chazen
Born:	1 September 1971 (age 54 years old)
Place of Birth:	Hammersmith, London, United Kingdom
Nationality:	British
Height:	1.65 m
Parents:	Arnold Chazen and Freda Chazen
Spouse:	Michael Korel
Relationship:	Married
Occupation:	Actress
Net Worth:	$1 million

Early Life and Education

Debbie Chazen was born on 1 September 1971 in Hammersmith, London, to parents Arnold Chazen, a singer, and Freda Chazen, a teacher of French and German. Information about any siblings are not publicly known.

She was awarded a scholarship to attend the prestigious St Paul’s Girls’ School. She later studied Russian and Spanish at the University of Manchester, graduating in 1992.

At the age of 24 she pursued her long-held ambition to act and trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA), where she received the Patricia Lawrence Scholarship and the Laurence Olivier Bursary. She is of British origin and is Jewish.

Career

Debbie Chazen began her professional career in the late 1990s with roles in television and film. Early credits include appearances in Gimme Gimme Gimme, EastEnders, and the Mike Leigh film Topsy-Turvy (1999).

She gained wider recognition for her role as Annie in the BBC comedy The Smoking Room (2004–2005) and for playing Foon Van Hoff in the Doctor Who Christmas special “Voyage of the Damned” (2007). Additional television work includes recurring and guest roles in Holby City, Psychoville, Sherlock, The Last Kingdom, and Midsomer Murders.

On stage she has performed at major venues including the National Theatre, Royal Court Theatre, and in the West End. Notable theatre credits include Mother Clap’s Molly House, The Girlfriend Experience, Calendar Girls, and her Olivier Award-nominated performance as Ruth in the musical The Girls (2017).

She has also appeared in films such as Suzie Gold (2004) and The Duel (2010). Known for her chameleon-like ability to adapt to diverse characters and accents, Chazen continues to work across television, theatre, and voiceover projects.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @the_brazen_ms_chazen

Personal Life

Debbie Chazen is married to Michael Korel, a writer and tarot card reader. The couple lives in North West London and has no children.

She has spoken publicly about overcoming breast cancer, which she was diagnosed with during a stage production of Calendar Girls, and made a full recovery.

Filmography

• Topsy-Turvy (1999)
• Suzie Gold (2004)
• The Smoking Room (2004–2005)
• Doctor Who: Voyage of the Damned (2007)
• The Duel (2010)
• Holby City (various episodes)
• The Last Kingdom (2018–2020)
• Avenue 5 (2020)

Net Worth

Debbie Chazen has an estimated net worth of approximately $1 million, accumulated through her steady career as a character actress in British television, film, and theatre.

Her primary income sources include acting fees from series such as The Smoking Room and Holby City, stage performances including West End productions, residual payments, and voiceover work that have sustained her professional longevity in the industry.

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