Billie Paul Piper (originally registered as Lianne Piper), born on 22 September 1982, is an English Actor. She began her career as a pop singer in her teens, and was well known for her marriage to DJ Chris Evans, but is now best known for portraying Rose Tyler, companion to the Doctor in the television series Doctor Who from 2005 to 2006. Her role in Doctor Who consolidated her status as a household name in the United Kingdom.