Amanda Burton
Biography
Amanda Burton is a Northern Irish actress born on 10 October 1956 in Derry, Northern Ireland, UK. She is known for her work in various television series and soap operas. Burton's notable credits include roles in Brookside, Peak Practice, Silent Witness, The Commander, Waterloo Road, and Marcella. She has appeared in over 40 known credits throughout her acting career. Her early role was in the 1987 television series Herself-Guest, where she played a character in 10 episodes. Burton has also been associated with the Channel 4 soap opera Brookside, the ITV drama series Peak Practice, and the BBC crime drama series Silent Witness.
Career overview
Amanda Burton is a Northern Irish actress born on 10 October 1956 in Derry, Northern Ireland, UK. She began her acting career with a role in the Channel 4 soap opera Brookside from 1982 to 1986. Her early work also includes a guest appearance in the series Herself-Guest in 1987, where she played a role in 10 episodes.
Burton's notable credits include her portrayal of Beth Glover in the ITV drama series Peak Practice from 1993 to 1995. She also played the role of Sam Ryan in the BBC crime drama series Silent Witness from 1996 to 2004 and in 2022. Additionally, she appeared as Clare Blake in the ITV crime drama series The Commander from 2003 to 2008, and as Karen Fisher in the BBC school-based drama series Waterloo Road from 2010 to 2011.
Burton's acting career spans multiple television series, showcasing her versatility as an actress. Her work includes a range of roles in various genres, from soap operas to crime dramas. Her notable credits demonstrate her ability to adapt to different characters and storylines, contributing to her extensive body of work in the television industry.
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Full Filmography
42 titles- Remembers… (2022) as Self
- Cause of Death (2022) as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Anne Boleyn (2021) as Anne, Lady Shelton
- White House Farm (2020) as June Bamber
- Body of Water (2020) as Susan
- The Dog with the Woman (2017) as Alice Wilson
- Marcella (2016) as Katherine Macguire
- The Level (2016) as Cherie Le Saux
- Amanda Burton's Killer Forensics (2013) as Self
- Bronson (2009) as Charlie's Mom
- The One Show (2006) as Self - Guest
- The One Show (2006) as Self
- Waterloo Road (2006) as Karen Fisher
- Agatha Christie's Marple (2004) as Sister Clotilde
- The Commander (2003) as Commander Clare Blake
- Pollyanna (2003) as Aunt Polly Harrington
- Helen West (2002) as Helen West
- The Whistle-Blower (2001) as Laura Tracey
- Little Bird (2000) as Rachel Lewis
- Forgotten (1999) as Rachel Monroe
- Parkinson (1998) as Self
- The Gift (1998) as Lynn
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Carole Latimer
- Silent Witness (1996) as Sam Ryan
- The Precious Blood (1996) as Rosie Willis
- The National Television Awards (1995) as Self
- Peak Practice (1993) as Dr. Beth Glover
- The Storyteller: Greek Myths (1991) as Aithra
- Medics (1990) as Vikki
- Stay Lucky (1989) as Jane Higgs
- A Casualty of War (1989) as Nicola
- Where There's a Will (1989) as Alice
- This Morning (1988) as Self
- Inspector Morse (1987) as Mirella Lunghi
- Open Air (1986)
- Boon (1986) as Margaret Daly
- Lovejoy (1986) as Bonnie Wright
- Screen Two (1985) as Rosie Willis
- Brookside (1982)
- Minder (1979) as Prosecuting Counsel
- An Audience with... (1978) as Self
- Van der Valk (1972) as Elly Van Roekel
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Amanda Burton best known for?
Amanda Burton is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Remembers… (2022), Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 2 (2012), Marcella (2016), Bronson (2009).
When and where was Amanda Burton born?
Amanda Burton was born on October 10, 1956 in Derry, Northern Ireland, UK.
How many credits does Amanda Burton have?
Amanda Burton has accumulated over 42 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1972 to 2022.
What is Amanda Burton's background in cinema and television?
Amanda Burton is a Northern Irish actress born on 10 October 1956 in Derry, Northern Ireland, UK. She is known for her work in various television series and soap operas. Burton's notable credits include roles in Brookside, Peak Practice, Silent Witness, The Commander, Waterloo Road, and Marcella. She has appeared in ov...