Rachael Stirling
Biography
Rachael Atlanta Stirling, also known as Rachael Stirling, is an English stage, film, and television actress. She was born on May 30, 1977, in London, England, United Kingdom. She is best known for her performance as Nancy Astley in the BBC drama Tipping the Velvet. Active in her acting career, she has accumulated fifty known credits in the industry. Her professional background spans across television, film, and stage productions.
Career overview
Rachael Atlanta Stirling is an English stage, film, and television actress. Born in London, England, United Kingdom, on May 30, 1977, she has built an extensive career in the entertainment industry with fifty known acting credits listed in her professional profile.
She is best known for her performance as Nancy Astley in the BBC drama Tipping the Velvet. Alongside her work in television, her acting background spans across film and stage productions.
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- Believe Me (2026) as QC Phillippa Kaufmann
- Giant (2026)
- Heartstopper (2022) as Amanda Olsson
- The Chelsea Detective (2022) as Rebekah Chaban
- Hollington Drive (2021) as Helen
- Life (2020) as Kelly Aston
- Wild Bill (2019) as Mary Harborough
- The Bletchley Circle: San Francisco (2018) as Millie Harcourt
- Jackie and Lee: A Tale of Two Sisters (2018) as Jacqueline Kennedy
- Elizabeth & Margaret: A Tale of Two Sisters (2018) as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Their Finest (2017) as Phyl Moore
- Jackie: A Tale of Two Sisters (2017) as Narrator
- The Mitfords: A Tale of Two Sisters (2017)
- Amelia: A Tale of Two Sisters (2017) as Narrator
- Churchill's Secret (2016) as Sarah Churchill
- Capital (2015) as Arabella
- Scottish Mussel (2015) as Mrs. Pringle
- Detectorists (2014) as Becky
- The Game (2014) as Kate
- The Game (2014) as Kate Wilkinson
- Sixteen (2013) as Laura
- Snow White and the Huntsman (2012) as Anna
- Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (2012) as Mary Jones
- The Bletchley Circle (2012) as Millie
- Women in Love (2011) as Ursula Brangwen
- Centurion (2010) as Druzilla
- The Young Victoria (2009) as Duchess of Sutherland
- Boy Meets Girl (2009) as Veronica Burton
- Lewis (2007) as Zoë Kenneth
- Dangerous Parking (2007) as Kirstin
- Hotel Babylon (2006)
- The Haunted Airman (2006) as Julia Jugg
- The Truth (2006) as Martha
- Doctor Who (2005) as Ada
- Riot at the Rite (2005) as Marie Rambert
- Agatha Christie's Marple (2004) as Griselda Clement
- The Final Quest (2004) as Young Annabelle
- Freeze Frame (2004) as Katie Carter
- Tipping the Velvet (2002) as Nan Astley
- Bait (2002) as Stephanie Raeburn
- Othello (2001) as Lulu
- Another Life (2001) as Avis Graydon
- The Triumph of Love (2001) as Corine
- In the Beginning (2000) as Young Rebeccah
- Maybe Baby (2000) as Joanna
- Complicity (2000) as Claire
- Still Crazy (1998) as Clare Knowles
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Eleanor Karras
- The Frank Skinner Show (1995) as Self
- Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) as Caroline Crale
- This Morning (1988) as Self