Sandra Voe

Sandra Voe

89 · Born: Oct 6, 1936

Personal Details

BornOct 6, 1936 Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK

Biography

Sandra Voe, a renowned Scottish actress, hails from the picturesque Shetland Islands. With a career spanning over five decades, she has made a lasting impact on the world of film, television, and theatre.

Voe's on-screen journey began in 1966, with a notable appearance in the popular British television series, Dr. Finlay's Casebook. Her extensive resume also boasts appearances in iconic shows such as Coronation Street, London's Burning, Taggart, Casualty, Monarch of the Glen, The Bill, and Midsomer Murders, as well as the critically acclaimed series Shetland.

Beyond television, Voe has made significant contributions to the world of film. Her notable film credits include the critically acclaimed Breaking the Waves, Felicia's Journey, and the Mike Leigh-directed Vera Drake.

Throughout her illustrious career, Voe has worked with numerous esteemed theatres across the UK, including the Sheffield Crucible, Leicester Phoenix, Leicester Haymarket, Oxford Playhouse, Birmingham Rep, Manchester Royal Exchange, West Yorkshire Playhouse, Nottingham Playhouse, Bristol Old Vic, Bloomsbury, Hampstead, Lyric Hammersmith, Almeida, and the Bush Theatre.

Career

2023
Leech
Leech as Mary
2017
Howards End
Howards End as Miss Avery
2016
Reg
Reg as Nan
2013
Shetland
Shetland as Mima Wilson
2012
Blood
Blood as Sandra Buleigh
2008
Faintheart
Faintheart as Julian's Mum
2004
Vera Drake
Vera Drake as Vera's Mother
2000
The Great Indoors
The Great Indoors as Christine Gendall
The Last Musketeer
The Last Musketeer as Peggy Ingrams
1999
Felicia's Journey
Felicia's Journey as Jumble sale woman
1997
Holding On
Holding On as Annie
1996
1994
Immortal Beloved
Immortal Beloved as Marie Fröhlich
1993
Naked
Naked as Bag Lady
1992
Desire
Desire as Gavin's Mother
1991
1989
Erik the Viking
Erik the Viking as Ivar's Mum
1987
Comrades
Comrades as Diana Stanfield
1986
1983
Play for Today
Play for Today as Miss. Hogg
Local Hero
Local Hero as Mrs Fraser
1981
Screenplay
Screenplay as Headmistress
1979
Agatha
Agatha as Therapist
1978
Play for Today
Play for Today as Mrs Bruce