★ 8.5 
Acting
Amanda Root
Amanda Root is best known for Sherlock, Baby Reindeer, Agatha Christie's Poirot and Midsomer Murders. Amanda Root was born on January 1, 1963. Amanda Root is 63 years old (born January 1, 1963).
- Born
- January 1, 1963 (63 years old)
- Place of birth
- Chelmsford, Essex, England
Biography
Amanda Root (born 1963 in Chelmsford, Essex) is an English stage and screen actor and a former voice actor for children's programmes.
Ms Root is possibly best known for her starring role in the 1995 BBC film adaptation of Jane Austen's Persuasion and the British TV comedy All About Me, as Miranda, alongside Richard Lumsden in 2004 and when she was a voice actor, best known for voicing Sophie in BFG.
She trained for the stage at Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art.
Description above from the Wikipedia article Amanda Root, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Ms Root is possibly best known for her starring role in the 1995 BBC film adaptation of Jane Austen's Persuasion and the British TV comedy All About Me, as Miranda, alongside Richard Lumsden in 2004 and when she was a voice actor, best known for voicing Sophie in BFG.
She trained for the stage at Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art.
Description above from the Wikipedia article Amanda Root, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known for
Filmography
- 2024Baby ReindeerElle Dunn
- 2023The Sixth CommandmentSue Farquhar
- 2023You & MeRichards
- 2022Remembers…
- 2021DalglieshSister Brumfett
- 2021Professor TEmily Maclean
- 2020The SisterJune Fox
- 2018Patrick MelroseVirginia Watson-Scott
- 2015Wolf HallAbbess Zouche
- 2012Call the MidwifeFlorrie Watkins
- 2011Death in ParadiseTeresa Gower
- 2011VeraDeena Corbridge
- 2010SherlockEmma Welsborough
- 2010ThorneTeresa Maxwell
- 2009Law & Order: UK
- 2006The ImpressionistsAlice Hoschede
- 2005The RobinsonsMaggie Robinson
- 2004LondonCharlotte Bronte
- 2004Julian Fellowes Investigates: A Most Mysterious MurderVera Sidney
- 2003Little Britain
- 2003The Afternoon PlayAndrea
- 2002All About MeMiranda
- 2002Foyle's WarElizabeth Lewes
- 2002The Forsyte SagaWinifred Dartie
- 2002Daniel DerondaMrs Davilow
- 2002Rose and MaloneyMarsha Campese
- 2001Waking the DeadLorna Gyles
- 2000Anna KareninaDolly
- 1998Mortimer's LawRachel Mortimer
- 1997Midsomer MurdersRuth Scholey
- 1997Original SinFrances Peverell
- 1997Sunnyside Farm
- 1997Turning WorldEvelyn Sharples
- 1994Love on a Branch LineMiss Mounsey
- 1994Harry Enfield and ChumsMiss Hetherington
- 1993The Buddha of Suburbia1st TV Producer
- 1992A Touch of FrostDolores Delmonte
- 1992Shakespeare: The Animated TalesKate (voice)
- 1989Agatha Christie's PoirotMrs Rendell
- 1986CasualtyJoyce Paice
- 1986Worlds BeyondJulia
- 1985Time for MurderSarah Penwarden
- 1983Natural WorldNarrator
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Amanda Root been in?
Amanda Root is best known for Sherlock, Baby Reindeer, Agatha Christie's Poirot and Midsomer Murders.
When was Amanda Root born?
Amanda Root was born on January 1, 1963. (Chelmsford, Essex, England)
How old is Amanda Root?
Amanda Root is 63 years old (born January 1, 1963).
Updated: October 26, 2026 ·