Alice Barlow
A versatile performer who transitioned from soap opera roots to carving out a niche in independent film and music.
Born 1991 (age 35)·English actress and singer·Birthday: August 9·Millennials
Biography
Alice Barlow first caught the public's eye as Rae Wilson on the long-running British soap 'Hollyoaks,' a role that introduced her to a young audience. Rather than staying comfortably within the serial's confines, she used it as a springboard into a more eclectic creative portfolio. Barlow has since demonstrated a clear ambition to diversify, taking on roles in indie films that often lean into thriller or dramatic territories, showcasing a range beyond her television origins. Parallel to her acting, she has steadily cultivated a career in music, writing and performing her own songs with a soulful, pop-inflected style. Her path reflects a modern performer's journey—navigating the recognizability of a soap role while deliberately building a multifaceted artistic identity across different media.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Alice was born in 1991, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Alice Was Born
The biggest hits of 1991
#1 Movie
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Best Picture
The Silence of the Lambs
#1 TV Show
Cheers
Alice's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1991Born
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1996Started school
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2004Became a teenager
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2007Could drive
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2009Could vote
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2012Turned 21
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2021Turned 30
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2026Age 35 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Played the regular role of Rae Wilson on Channel 4's 'Hollyoaks' for several years.
- Released original music as a singer-songwriter, building a separate career alongside acting.
- Starred in independent films such as 'The Krays: Dead Man Walking' and 'The Last Heist.'
Did You Know?
She is a trained dancer and has studied various styles including ballet and contemporary.
Barlow performed in a band called 'Kiss Kiss Kick' before pursuing a solo music career.
She has a degree in Media and Performance from the University of Salford.
“I'm drawn to roles that challenge the idea of a likeable, perfect woman.”
