How did Billie Piper transition from pop music to acting? A look at her filmography and discography

English actress, Leian Paul Piper, who is popularly referred to as Billie Piper, is making headlines for her role as Isadora Capri in the second season of Wednesday. But before the English actress hopped on the acting train, she first gained popularity as a teen singer. At 15 years old, she released her debut single Because We Want To, and became one of the youngest female singers to peak at number one on the UK Singles Chart.

Billie Piper has been doing well for herself in the music industry since her second single, Girlfriend, also peaked at number one. Her first studio album, Honey to the B, was released in 1998. However, five years later, Piper announced that she was retiring from music to focus on her acting career.

The change from music to the acting industry seemed to be a good decision for Piper. She has won numerous awards for her acting skills. Keep reading to learn more about Billie Piper's discography and filmography over the years of her career.

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Complete list of Billie Piper's discography

Billie Piper's discography is not as extensive as her filmography, since she started at a young age and decided to retire after five years. In the short span of time as a singer, she released two studio albums, two compilation albums, an EP, and a few music videos. Have a look at them below.

Studio albums

Billie only released two studio albums throughout her music career. These are:

• Honey to the B - October 19, 1998
• Walk of Life - October 18, 2000

Compilation albums

As for her compilation albums, she released her first in 2005, and her second one seven years later.

• The Best of Billie - August 8, 2005
• The Singles Collection - September 10, 2012

EP

Billie Piper only released one EP during her music career. It is called 5 Bites and was released on May 25, 2012.

Singles

Billie Piper has released nine singles between 1998 to 2003. These include:

• Because We Want To - 1998
• Girlfriend - 1998
• She Wants You - 1998
• Last Christmas - 1998
• Honey to the Bee - 1999
• Thank ABBA for the Music (with Steps, Tina Cousins, Cleopatra and B*Witched) - 1999
• Day & Night - 2000
• Something Deep Inside - 2000
• Walk of Life - 2000

Music Videos

• Because We Want To - 1998, directed by Phil Griffin
• Girlfriend - 1998, directed by Phil Griffin
• She Wants You (version one) - 1998, directed by Phil Griffin
• She Wants You (version two) - 1998, directed by Phil Griffin
• Honey to the Bee - 1999, directed by Katie Bell
• Day and Night - 2000, directed by Cameron Casey
• Something Deep Inside - 2000, directed by Cameron Casey
• Walk of Life - 2000, directed by Jamie Morgan

Billie Piper was nominated for two BRIT Awards in 1999.

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Complete list of Billie Piper's filmography

Billie Piper decided to solely focus on her acting career after she quit music. Have a look at Piper's extensive filmography, which includes her roles in film, television, and theater.

Film

Here is the complete list of Piper's work in film, along with the years the movies were released.

• Evita - Girl wanting Juan Perón's autograph (1996), Uncredited
• The Leading Man - Girl (1996), Uncredited
• The Calcium Kid - Angel (2004)
• Things to Do Before You're 30 - Vicky (2005)
• Spirit Trap - Jenny (2005)
• Animals United - Bonnie (voice) (2010)
• The Raven - Raven (2010)
• City of Tiny Lights - Shelley (2016)
• Beast - Grace (2017)
• Two for Joy - Lilah (2018)
• Rare Beasts - Mandy (2019), also writer and director
• Eternal Beauty - Nicola (2019)
• Catherine Called Birdy - Lady Aislinn (2022)
• Scoop - Sam McAlister (2024)

Television

Here is a complete list of roles Billie Piper has played in various television series over the years, including the episodes she appeared in.

• The Canterbury Tales - Alison Crosby (2003) Episode: "The Miller's Tale"
• Bella and the Boys - Bella (2004) T
• ShakespeaRe-Told - Hero (2005) Episode: "Much Ado About Nothing"
• Doctor Who - Rose Tyler (2005–2006, 2008, 2010) 32 episodes: Series 1, 2, and 4, 2010 special
• The Ruby in the Smoke - Sally Lockhart (2006) Television film
• Mansfield Park - Fanny Price (2007)
• The Shadow in the North - Sally Lockhart (2007)
• Secret Diary of a Call Girl - Hannah Baxter (2007–2011) 32 episodes
• A Passionate Woman - Betty (2010) 2 episodes
• True Love - Holly (2012) Episode: "Holly"
• Doctor Who - The Moment (2013) Episode: "The Day of the Doctor"
• Playhouse Present - Badger (2014) Episode: "Foxtrot"
• Penny Dreadful - Brona Croft / Lily Frankenstein (2014–2016) 27 episodes
• Collateral - Karen Mars (2018) 4 episodes
• I Hate Suzie - Suzie Pickles (2020–2022) 11 episodes; also co-creator
• Austin - Herself (2024)
• Kaos - Cassandra (2024)
• Doctor Who - Undisclosed role (2025) Episode: "The Reality War"
• Wednesday - Isadora Capri (2025) Season 2

Theater

As for her stage work, she has played her famous role of Rose Tyler and acted as narrator. Have a look at her work below.

• Doctor Who: The Tenth Doctor Adventures - Rose Tyler (2017), Volume 2
• Warhammer Adventures: City of Lifestone - Narrator (2019), part of the Realm Quest series
• Warhammer Adventures: Lair of the Skaven - Narrator (2019), part of the Realm Quest series
• Warhammer Adventures: Forest of the Ancients - Narrator (2019), part of the Realm Quest series
• Rose Tyler: The Dimension Cannon - Rose Tyler (2019–present); Volumes 1-3
• Mansfield Park - Narrator (2020), part of The Jane Austen Collection
• Warhammer Adventures: Flight of the Kharadron - Narrator (2020), part of the Realm Quest series

As for her acting skills, she has won two National Television Awards for Best Actress for Doctor Who. She was also nominated for two British Academy Television Awards for Best Supporting Actress and Best Actress for her role in television shows.

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Billie Piper began her career as a teen pop sensation, making history with chart-topping hits like Because We Want To and Girlfriend. After releasing two albums, she shifted her focus to acting in the early 2000s. The transition paid off since Piper has built an acclaimed screen and stage career, earning praise and awards for her performances.