Beatie Edney
Biography
Beatrice Beatie Edney is an English television and film actress born in London, England on October 23, 1962. She is the daughter of actress Sylvia Syms, the sister of Benjamin Edney, and a cousin of musician Nick Webb. Edney first came to public attention for her role as Heather MacLeod in the 1986 film Highlander, a role she later reprised in the 2000 film Highlander: Endgame. Her other screen credits include the 1987 television production of The Dark Angel alongside Peter O'Toole, the 1990 film Mister Johnson directed by Bruce Beresford and starring Pierce Brosnan and Edward Woodward, and the television series Poldark, in which she played Prudie Paynter from 2015 to 2019.
Career overview
Beatrice Beatie Edney is an English television and film actress born in London, England, on October 23, 1962. She is the daughter of actress Sylvia Syms, the sister of Benjamin Edney, and a cousin of musician Nick Webb. Edney first came to the attention of audiences for her role as Heather MacLeod in the 1986 film Highlander, which was the first film in the Highlander series. She later returned to the role in the 2000 film Highlander: Endgame.
In addition to her work in the Highlander franchise, Edney has appeared in numerous other film and television productions. In 1987, she performed the title role in the television production of The Dark Angel alongside Peter O'Toole. Later, in 1990, she appeared in the Bruce Beresford directed film Mister Johnson, acting alongside Pierce Brosnan and Edward Woodward. Throughout her career, Edney has built a substantial filmography encompassing both movies and television shows. Among her later television credits, she is well known for playing the character Prudie Paynter in the television series Poldark from 2015 to 2019.
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49 titles- The Pearl Comb (2025) as Betty Lutey
- Andor (2022) as Judge
- Save the Cinema (2022) as Mrs. Griffiths (Beehive Woman)
- Van der Valk (2020) as Cassie Davids
- Year of the Rabbit (2019) as Mrs McHenry
- National Theatre Live: Small Island (2019)
- Nyet! (2019) as Liz
- Poldark (2015) as Prudie Paynter
- The Coroner (2015) as Judith Kennedy
- Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day (2008) as Mrs. Brummegan
- Lewis (2007) as Justine Skinner
- Hotel Babylon (2006)
- Kenneth Williams: Fantabulosa! (2006) as Joan Sims
- The Biographer (2002) as Lynne Morton
- Murder Rooms: The Dark Beginnings of Sherlock Holmes (2001) as Lyla Milburn
- Messiah (2001) as Grace Eccleshall
- Highlander: Endgame (2000) as Heather MacLeod
- The Cyberstalking (1999)
- Bloodlines: Legacy of a Lord (1998) as Kate Manning
- The Tenant of Wildfell Hall (1996) as Annabella Wilmot
- Dressing for Breakfast (1995)
- The Affair (1995) as Esther
- Hard Times (1994) as Louisa Gradgrind
- MacGyver: Trail to Doomsday (1994) as Natalia
- Hard Times (1994) as Louisa Gradgrind
- Mesmer (1994) as Marie Antoinette
- In the Name of the Father (1993) as Carole Richardson
- A Touch of Frost (1992) as Sheila
- Prime Suspect (1991) as Susan Covington
- Mister Johnson (1991) as Celia Rudbeck
- The Lilac Bus (1990) as Dee
- Wild Flowers (1990) as Sadie
- Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) as Mary Cavendish
- Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) as Mrs Hemmings
- Frederick Forsyth Presents (1989) as Anneliese
- Bosses From Hell (1989)
- The Dark Angel (1989) as Maud Ruthyn
- Just Another Secret (1989) as Anneliese
- Trouble in Paradise (1989) as Ann Kusters
- A Handful of Dust (1988) as Marjorie
- Onassis: The Richest Man in the World (1988) as Tina
- Inspector Morse (1987) as Deborah Burns
- The Dark Angel (1987) as Maud Ruthyn
- Diary of a Mad Old Man (1987) as Simone / Marcel's daughter-in-law
- Wild Flowers: Women of South Lebanon (1987)
- Highlander (1986) as Heather MacLeod
- Lost Empires (1986) as Nancy Ellis
- Time for Murder (1985) as Pippa Millington
- A Day at the Beach (1970) as Winnie
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Beatie Edney best known for?
Beatie Edney is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Andor (2022), Van der Valk (2020), Poldark (2015), Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day (2008).
When and where was Beatie Edney born?
Beatie Edney was born on October 23, 1962 in London, England, UK.
How many credits does Beatie Edney have?
Beatie Edney has accumulated over 49 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1970 to 2025.
What is Beatie Edney's background in cinema and television?
Beatrice Beatie Edney is an English television and film actress born in London, England on October 23, 1962. She is the daughter of actress Sylvia Syms, the sister of Benjamin Edney, and a cousin of musician Nick Webb. Edney first came to public attention for her role as Heather MacLeod in the 1986 film Highlander, a r...