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Brenda Blethyn

British actress · United Kingdom · On the map · Actors · Born 1946 · age 80

Brenda Blethyn is an English actress. Known for her character work and versatility, she is the recipient of various accolades, including a Golden Globe Award, a British Academy Film Award, and a Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress, as well as nominations for two Academy Awards and two Primetime Emmy Awards.

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2026A Woman of SubstanceSeries, Older Emma Harte2025DragonflyFilm, Elsie2018Malice Domestic Poirot AwardAward2016Ethel & ErnestFilm, Ethel Briggs (voice)2014Two Men in TownFilm, Emily Smith2011VeraSeries, DCI Vera StanhopeMy AngelFilm, 2011Headmistress2009Dead Man RunningFilm, Mother2006The New Adventures of Old ChristineSeries, Angela Kimble2005On a Clear DayFilm, Joan2004A Way of LifeFilm, Annette2002Lovely & AmazingFilm, Jane Marks2001Daddy and ThemFilm, Julia Montgomery1999Law & Order: Special Victims UnitSeries, Linnie MalcolmRKO 281Film, 1999Louella Parsons1998Girls' NightFilm, Dawn Wilkinson1995The Frank Skinner ShowSeries1992A River Runs Through ItFilm, Mrs. Maclean1991Theatre World AwardAward1990The WitchesFilm, Mrs Jenkins1989Screen OneSeries, Gwen1983DalglieshSeries, Angela Foley1980Grown-UpsFilm, Gloria1979Tales of the UnexpectedSeries, Carol Hutchins1974PlayhouseSeries, Gloria1946Born20 February 1946

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  • Pride & Prejudice 2005
  • Atonement 2007
  • Secrets & Lies 1996
  • Ethel & Ernest 2016
  • A River Runs Through It 1992

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Filmography 40

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Television 24

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Awards

Malice Domestic Poirot Award2018
Theatre World Award1991
Officer of the Order of the British Empire
BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role

About this person

She was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to drama in 2003.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1946 · age 80

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