Amanda Abbington
Biography
Amanda Abbington is a British actress born on February 28, 1974, in North London, England. She began her acting career in 1993 with a small role in the British police drama The Bill. Abbington has two children with her former partner Martin Freeman. She is known for her work in various television, film, and stage productions. Abbington's acting credits include appearances in productions such as The Debt, The Robinsons, The Good Night, and Sherlock, where she played alongside her former partner. She is also known for her roles in Mr Selfridge and the adaptation of Sherlock, where she portrayed Mary Morstan.
Career overview
Amanda Abbington is a British actress born on February 28, 1974, in North London, England. She began her acting career in 1993 with a small role in the British police drama The Bill. Since then, she has appeared in numerous television, film, and stage productions.
Abbington has worked in various capacities, including television, film, and stage productions. She has appeared in productions such as The Debt, The Robinsons, The Good Night, and Sherlock. Her work has been recognized, and she has been involved in productions that have garnered attention.
Amanda Abbington has been active in the entertainment industry for over 30 years, with a total of 73 known credits. She has worked with various actors and directors, including her former partner Martin Freeman, with whom she has two children. Her body of work includes a range of genres and styles, showcasing her versatility as an actress.
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77 titles- Inside No. 9: The Party's Over (2024) as Self
- Lockwood & Co. (2023) as Marissa Fittes
- The Family Pile (2023) as Nicole
- We Are Not Alone (2023) as Caroline Grieves
- The Lost King (2022) as Sarah Levitt
- The Net – Prometheus (2022) as Erika Green
- Desperate Measures (2022) as Rowan Taylor
- We Are Not Alone (2022) as Caroline Grieves
- Comedy Classics: The Vicar of Dibley (2022) as Self
- BEBE A.I. (2022) as Aurelia Henderson
- The Weakest Link (2021) as Self
- Wolfe (2021) as Dot
- Three Pints and a Rabbi (2021) as Lisa
- Decrypted (2021) as Connie
- From A Strange Land (2021) as Marie
- I Hate Suzie (2020) as Charon Bander
- Unsaid Stories (2020) as Lyndsey
- Make Me Famous (2020) as Amanda
- Agatha Christie: 100 Years of Poirot and Miss Marple (2020) as Self - Actor
- Flack (2019) as Alexa
- Six Days of Sistine (2019) as Angelina
- Safe (2018) as Sophie Mason
- Celebrity Catchphrase (2018) as Self - Contestant
- The Queen and I (2018) as Princess Anne
- We the Kings (2018) as Rosa
- Richard Osman's House of Games (2017) as Self - Contestant
- Crooked House (2017) as Clemency Leonides
- Another Mother's Son (2017) as Ivy Forster
- Sherlock: The Abominable Bride (2016) as Mary Watson
- Stag (2016) as Fran
- Bring Back the Cat (2016) as Mrs. Patricia Ellison
- Cuffs (2015) as DS Jo Moffat
- Inside No. 9 (2014) as Dana Beckman
- Inside No. 9 (2014) as Self
- Catchphrase (2013)
- Mr Selfridge (2013) as Miss Josie Mardle
- Case Histories (2011) as DC Louise Munroe
- Swinging with the Finkels (2011) as Lesbian 2
- Ghosted (2011)
- Sherlock (2010) as Mary Morstan
- Sherlock (2010) as Mary Watson
- Married Single Other (2010) as Babs
- Money (2010) as Doris Artthur
- Being Human (2009) as Golda
- Psychoville (2009) as Caroline
- Harley Street (2008) as Susie Linn
- Harley Street (2008)
- Would I Lie to You? (2007) as Self
- After You've Gone (2007) as Siobhan Casey
- The Good Night (2007) as Vivian Jesson
- Sold (2007) as Zoe
- Sold (2007)
- The All Together (2007) as Sarah
- The Booze Cruise III: The Scattering (2006) as Leone
- Man Stroke Woman (2005)
- The Robinsons (2005) as Polly
- The Booze Cruise II: The Treasure Hunt (2005) as Leoni
- Doc Martin (2004) as Isobel
- The Debt (2003) as Stacey Ross
- The Booze Cruise (2003)
- The Debt (2003) as Stacey Ross
- 20 Things to Do Before You're 30 (2002) as Shona
- Teachers (2001)
- Doc Martin (2001) as Isobel Green (uncredited)
- Shades (2001) as Rebecca Jacobs
- Men Only (2001) as Trina
- Coupling (2000) as Nicola (uncredited)
- Coupling (2000) as Nicola
- Hearts and Bones (2000) as Mia
- The Sins (2000) as Belinda Edgeley
- Carnivale (2000) as Ginger (voice)
- Picking Up the Pieces (1998) as Staff Nurse Hunter
- Plotlands (1997) as Maude
- The Bill: Target (1996) as Lady car driver
- Wycliffe (1994) as Local WPC
- Casualty (1986) as Jen Reynolds
- The Bill (1984)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Amanda Abbington best known for?
Amanda Abbington is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Lockwood & Co. (2023), Safe (2018), Celebrity Catchphrase (2018), Richard Osman's House of Games (2017).
When and where was Amanda Abbington born?
Amanda Abbington was born on February 28, 1974 in North London, England, UK.
How many credits does Amanda Abbington have?
Amanda Abbington has accumulated over 77 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1984 to 2024.
What is Amanda Abbington's background in cinema and television?
Amanda Abbington is a British actress born on February 28, 1974, in North London, England. She began her acting career in 1993 with a small role in the British police drama The Bill. Abbington has two children with her former partner Martin Freeman. She is known for her work in various television, film, and stage produ...