Sharon Duncan-Brewster
Biography
Sharon Duncan-Brewster is a British actress born on 8 February 1976 in London, England, UK. She is known for her acting credits in various films and television shows. Her known roles include Imperial Planetologist Dr Liet-Kynes in a 2021 adaptation of Frank Herbert's Dune, Crystal Gordon in Bad Girls, Trina Johnson on EastEnders, and Maggie Cain in a 2009 Doctor Who special. She has also appeared in Alien: Containment, the Star Wars franchise, and Enola Holmes 2. Duncan-Brewster has been active in the entertainment industry, with a total of 37 known credits.
Career overview
Sharon Duncan-Brewster is a British actress born on 8 February 1976 in London, England, UK. She has appeared in a variety of roles throughout her career. In television, she is known for her portrayal of Crystal Gordon in the first four series of Bad Girls, which aired from 1999 to 2002. She also played Trina Johnson on EastEnders in 2009 and Maggie Cain in the autumn 2009 Doctor Who special, "The Waters of Mars".
In film, Duncan-Brewster has appeared in Denis Villeneuve's 2021 adaptation of Frank Herbert's Dune, where she played the role of Imperial Planetologist Dr Liet-Kynes. She has also played Weyland-Yutaniscientist Albrecht in Alien: Containment, which was released in 2019. Additionally, she has appeared in Enola Holmes 2, where she portrayed a version of Professor Moriarty in 2022. Her work in the Star Wars franchise includes her portrayal of Senator Tynnra Pamlo.
Duncan-Brewster's acting credits span multiple genres and mediums, showcasing her versatility as a performer. With a career spanning over two decades, she has demonstrated her ability to take on a wide range of roles, from television drama to science fiction film. Her work continues to be recognized and celebrated by audiences and critics alike.
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- Enola Holmes 3 (2026) as Moriarty
- Animol (2026) as Joy
- Ballerina (2025) as Nogi
- Washington Black (2025) as Miss Angie
- National Theatre Live: Death of England: Closing Time (2025) as Denise
- National Theatre Live: Death of England: Closing Time (2024) as Denise
- Krapopolis (2023) as (voice)
- The Swarm (2023) as Samantha Crowe
- Earth Mama (2023) as Monica
- Andor (2022) as Senator Tynnra Pamlo
- Enola Holmes 2 (2022) as Mira Troy
- Dune (2021) as Dr. Liet Kynes
- Star Wars: The Bad Batch (2021) as Senator Pamlo (voice)
- Intergalactic (2021) as Tula Quik
- Sex Education (2019) as Roz Marchetti
- Years and Years (2019) as Fran Baxter
- Alien: Containment (2019) as Albrecht
- Snowflakes (2019) as Esther
- The Long Song (2018) as Kitty
- The Intent 2: The Come Up (2018)
- The Boy with the Topknot (2017) as Carol
- Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) as Senator Pamlo
- Class 15 (2016) as Zahra
- Cucumber (2015) as Maureen
- Cuffs (2015) as Karen
- The Mimic (2013) as Dionne Coombs
- Rastamouse (2011) as Scratchy (voice)
- Top Boy (2011) as Lisa
- Blooded (2011) as Eve Jourdan
- Doctor Who: The Waters of Mars (2009) as Maggie Cain
- Three and Out (2008) as Yvonne
- Imagine Me & You (2006) as Ms Fosley
- Shoot the Messenger (2006) as Sherlene
- Waking the Dead (2001) as Sarah Baker
- Babyfather (2001) as Evelyn
- Bad Girls (1999) as Crystal Gordon
- 2Point4 Children (1991) as Maureen