Saskia Reeves

Saskia Reeves

64 · Born: Aug 16, 1961

Personal Details

BornAug 16, 1961 Paddington, London, England, UK
Parents
  • Peter Reeves

Biography

Saskia, a talented individual, was born and raised in the vibrant city of London, where her life was influenced by her diverse cultural background, having a Dutch mother and an English father who himself is a skilled actor. This unique blend of heritages likely played a significant role in fostering her early interest in the dramatic arts, an enthusiasm that has remained with her to this day.

In her pursuit of honing her craft, Saskia initially studied at the prestigious London Guildhall School of Speech and Drama, an institution renowned for its rigorous training programs and esteemed alumni. Her academic journey was soon followed by a series of professional collaborations with renowned directors, including Mike Leigh, Stephen Poliakoff, and Nicholas Hytner, each of whom has undoubtedly contributed to her growth as a skilled performer.

Career

2024
The Outrun
The Outrun as Annie
2023
Shadows
Shadows as Mother
2022
Slow Horses
Slow Horses as Catherine Standish
2021
Us
Us as Connie Petersen
Roadkill
Roadkill as Helen Laurence
2018
The Child in Time
The Child in Time as Thelma Darke
Collateral
Collateral as Deborah Clifford
2016
Shetland
Shetland as Freya Galdie
2015
The Program
The Program as Conference Director
Wolf Hall
Wolf Hall as Johane Williamson
2014
Salting the Battlefield
Salting the Battlefield as Anthea Catcheside
2013
Anna
Anna as Michelle Greene
2012
One Night
One Night as Sally
2011
Page Eight
Page Eight as Anthea Catcheside
Women in Love
Women in Love as Anna Brangwen
2010
Canoe Man
Canoe Man as Anne Darwin
Luther
Luther as Rose Teller
2009
Me and Orson Welles
Me and Orson Welles as Barbara Luddy
2007
The Last Days of the Raj
The Last Days of the Raj as Lady Mountbatten
2004
A Line in the Sand
A Line in the Sand as Meryl Rogers
Island at War
Island at War as Cassie Mahy
2003
2000
Dune
Dune as Lady Jessica Atreides
1999
Heart
Heart as Maria Ann McCardle
A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol as Mrs. Cratchit
1997
1995
I.D.
I.D. as Lynda
Cruel Train
Cruel Train as Selina Roberts
1994
Traps
Traps as Louise Duffield
Citizen Locke
Citizen Locke as Lady Marsham
1992
The Bridge
The Bridge as Isobel Heatherington
1991
Close My Eyes
Close My Eyes as Natalie Bryant
1990
December Bride
December Bride as Sarah Gilmartin
Screenplay
Screenplay as Antonia McGill
Screen Two
Screen Two as Rosie
1987
Theatre Night
Theatre Night as Greta Samsa
1985
A Woman of Substance
A Woman of Substance as Edwina (uncredited)