Kellie Shirley (born 11 July 1981) is an English actress who works in film, television, theatre and radio. She has also co-presented programmes for BBC2 and Channel 5. She is known for her role as Kirsty De La Croix in Sky One comedy series In the Long Run created by Idris Elba. She is also perhaps best known for the role of Carly Wicks in the BBC soap opera EastEnders from 2006 to 2008 following the death of character's father Kevin Wicks (Phil Daniels). She returned to the soap in September 2012 for a short dramatic storyline. Other notable credits include The Office and the feature films King of Thieves and Wimbledon.
Kellie has recently been selected by “BAFTA” to be part of their “BAFTA Elevate” programme which supports working class talent and underrepresented groups on screen. “]” She started her career via the National Youth Theatre and B.R.I.T school. Her recent credits include: three series of comedy ‘’In The Long Run’’ for Sky One, Call the Midwife, BBC, The BAFTA winning and Emmy nominated series Joe all Alone and mini series The Marriage of Reason and Squalor for “Sky Arts”.