Ian was voted one of the top five television characters " we most love to hate " in a Channel 4 poll in 2001 . In 2009 , Ian Beale came ninth in a poll by British men 's magazine '' Loaded '' for " Top Soap Bloke " . Woodyatt has received a number of award nominations for his portrayal of Ian , including a " Best Actor " nomination at The British Soap Awards 2010 and a nomination for " Best Performance in a Serial Drama " in The National Television Awards 2012 . In 2013 , Woodyatt received a " Lifetime Achievement Award " at The British Soap Awards 2013 . Following thirty years of service to '' EastEnders '' , Woodyatt was awarded with his first " Best Actor " accolade at The British Soap Awards 2015 . At this ceremony , he also won " Best On-screen Partnership " alongside Laurie Brett
The National Television Awards 2012
17th National Television Awards
Ian Beale