Amanda Root

Amanda Root

62 · Born: Jan 1, 1963

2017
2002

Personal Details

BornJan 1, 1963 Essex, England, UK

Biography

Amanda Root is a multifaceted English actress, boasting an impressive career in both stage and screen productions, as well as a notable background in voice acting for children's programs.

Root's most notable achievement is her starring role in the 1995 BBC film adaptation of Jane Austen's timeless classic, Persuasion, a performance that cemented her status as a talented and versatile actress.

In addition to her work in Persuasion, Root has also made a lasting impression on British television, starring alongside Richard Lumsden in the popular comedy series All About Me, playing the endearing character of Miranda in 2004.

Furthermore, Root has lent her voice to the beloved children's character Sophie in the iconic tale, The BFG, a testament to her remarkable range and adaptability as a performer.

Root's early training in the art of acting took place at the prestigious Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art, a renowned institution that has produced some of the most talented and accomplished actors of our time.

Career

2025
Vera
Vera as Deena Corbridge
2024
2023
Allelujah
Allelujah as Cynthia
You & Me
You & Me as Nurse Richards
2021
Dalgliesh
Dalgliesh as Sister Brumfett
2020
Summerland
Summerland as Mrs. Lawrence
The Sister
The Sister as June Fox
2017
The Black Prince
The Black Prince as Queen Victoria
Their Finest
Their Finest as Cecy/Mrs Brown (Careless Talk Film)
Sherlock
Sherlock as Emma Welsborough
2011
2008
2007
The Robber Bride
The Robber Bride as Tony Fremont
Miss Marie Lloyd
Miss Marie Lloyd as Mrs. Chart
2006
The Impressionists
The Impressionists as Alice Hoschede
2003
Love Again
Love Again as Maeve Brennan
A Touch of Frost
A Touch of Frost as Dolores Delmonte
2002
The Forsyte Saga
The Forsyte Saga as Winifred Dartie
Daniel Deronda
Daniel Deronda as Mrs. Davilow
2000
1997
Original Sin
Original Sin as Frances Peverell
1996
Breaking the Code
Breaking the Code as Patricia 'Pat' Green
Jane Eyre
Jane Eyre as Miss Temple
Deep in the Heart
Deep in the Heart as Kate Markham
1995
Screen Two
Screen Two as Anne Elliott
1994
1993
The Buddha of Suburbia
The Buddha of Suburbia as 1st TV Producer
1989
The BFG
The BFG as Sophie (voice)
1986
The South Bank Show
The South Bank Show as Claire Clairmont