Occupation Actress Years active 1986–present Nieces Lily Mo Sheen | Name Samantha Beckinsale Ex-spouse Richard Trinder Role Actress | |
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Full Name Samantha-Jane Beckinsale Born 23 July 1966 (age 57) ( 1966-07-23 ) London, England, United Kingdom Movies and TV shows Similar People Kate Beckinsale, Richard Beckinsale, Judy Loe, Lily Mo Sheen, Len Wiseman | ||
Samantha Beckinsale
Samantha Jane Beckinsale (born 23 July 1966) is an English actress. Her TV appearances include Firefighter Kate Stevens in London's Burning and Lesley in the sitcom Shelley in 1989–1992. She is the elder daughter of Richard Beckinsale and half-sister of Kate Beckinsale. She was educated at Selston High School (previously known as Matthew Holland Comprehensive and after that Selston Arts and Community College).
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Television
In 1990, Beckinsale was chosen by LWT to play Firefighter Kate Stevens in ITV's popular drama London's Burning, which ran from 1986 to 2002. In 1989, Beckinsale guest-starred as WPC Martin in an episode of Thames Television's Never the Twain. Shortly after this, she was given the role of Lesley in the final three series of Thames Television's Shelley. In 1994, she was chosen by the BBC to play the role of Gillian in the sitcom Time After Time which lasted a year.
In 1997, Beckinsale starred as Jilly Howell in the short-lived sitcom Get Well Soon and in 1998 she was chosen by LWT to play the role of Gillian (Marilyn) Monroe in the short-lived sitcom Duck Patrol with Richard Wilson (One Foot in the Grave).
Filmography
Actress
2022
Love? as
Woman
2014
Katherine of Alexandria as
Vita
2006
The Penalty King as
Maddie Vaughan
2005
Marian, Again (TV Movie) as
Josie Bevan
1993
Heartbeat (TV Series) as
Elsa Jenner / Susan Robinson
- Services Rendered (2005) - Elsa Jenner
- Manhunt (1993) - Susan Robinson
2000
Holby City (TV Series) as
Maggie Thornton / Maggie Haney
- War and Peace (2005) - Maggie Thornton
- Overload (2005) - Maggie Thornton
- Elf and Happiness (2004) - Maggie Thornton
- A Good Day to Bury Bad News (2004) - Maggie Thornton
- Moment of Truth (2004) - Maggie Thornton
- A Sense of Guilt (2004) - Maggie Thornton
- Braver Soul Than I (2004) - Maggie Thornton
- Taking It on the Chin (2000) - Maggie Haney
2004
Lighthouse Hill as
Sally
2004
Doctors (TV Series) as
Susan Marshall
- The Miracle (2004) - Susan Marshall
2003
Magic Grandad (TV Series) as
Boudica
- Famous People 2: Boudica (2003) - Boudica
2002
Murder in Mind (TV Series) as
Christine
- Regrets (2002) - Christine
2001
Out of the Ashes (TV Movie) as
Sarah
2001
McCready and Daughter (TV Series) as
Lesley Graham
- The Dating Game (2001) - Lesley Graham
2001
Where the Heart Is (TV Series) as
Ros Callaghan
- Faith (2001) - Ros Callaghan
2000
The Scarlet Pimpernel (TV Series) as
Nana
- A Good Name (2000) - Nana
2000
The Blind Date as
Patty
1999
Dangerfield (TV Series) as
D.S. Katie Webb
- The End of the Affair (1999) - D.S. Katie Webb
1999
Nancherrow (TV Mini Series) as
Nesta
- Episode #1.2 (1999) - Nesta
- Episode #1.1 (1999) - Nesta
1998
Duck Patrol (TV Series) as
Gillian 'Marilyn' Monroe
- The Siege of Mallory Wharf (1998) - Gillian 'Marilyn' Monroe
- River Rage (1998) - Gillian 'Marilyn' Monroe
- Duck Turpin (1998) - Gillian 'Marilyn' Monroe
- The Spirit of the Deep (1998) - Gillian 'Marilyn' Monroe
- Occurrences (1998) - Gillian 'Marilyn' Monroe
- Out to Grass (1998) - Gillian 'Marilyn' Monroe
- Flying Colours (1998) - Gillian 'Marilyn' Monroe
- Of Ducks and Men (Unaired Pilot) - Gillian 'Marilyn' Monroe
1997
Get Well Soon (TV Series) as
Mrs. Howell
- Sons, Mothers, Lovers and Others (1997) - Mrs. Howell
- Snowbound (1997) - Mrs. Howell
- The New Arrival (1997) - Mrs. Howell
1996
Coronation Street (TV Series) as
Lorraine Mason
- Episode #1.4089 (1996) - Lorraine Mason
- Episode #1.4088 (1996) - Lorraine Mason
- Episode #1.4087 (1996) - Lorraine Mason
1996
Bugs (TV Series) as
Pascal
- Blackout (1996) - Pascal
1995
The Imaginatively Titled Punt & Dennis Show (TV Series)
- Episode #2.1 (1995)
1995
The World of Lee Evans (TV Series) as
Girl
- Mr Confidence/Special Delivery (1995) - Girl
1995
Jake's Progress (TV Mini Series) as
Blue Eyes
- Episode #1.3 (1995) - Blue Eyes
- Episode #1.2 (1995) - Blue Eyes
- Episode #1.1 (1995) - Blue Eyes
1994
Time After Time (TV Series) as
Gillian Walcott / Gillian
- Wedding (1995) - Gillian
- Money (1995) - Gillian
- Love (1995) - Gillian
- On the Run (1995) - Gillian
- Engagement (1995) - Gillian
- Sevarance Pay (1995) - Gillian Walcott
- Bank Robbery (1995) - Gillian
- Breaking Out (1994) - Gillian Walcott
- The Other Party (1994) - Gillian Walcott
- Credit Where Credit's Due (1994) - Gillian Walcott
- A New Leaf (1994) - Gillian Walcott
- Working with Conviction (1994) - Gillian Walcott
- Driving Ambition (1994) - Gillian Walcott
- Outside Chance (1994) - Gillian Walcott
1995
Wales Playhouse (TV Series) as
Tracey
- Archangel Night Out (1995) - Tracey
1990
London's Burning (TV Series) as
Kate
1992
The Upper Hand (TV Series) as
Vicky
- Sex, Lies and Exercise Tape (1992) - Vicky
1989
The Return of Shelley (TV Series) as
Lesley / Secretary
- The Deep End (1992) - Lesley
- Day of the Reptile (1989) - Secretary
1989
Never the Twain (TV Series) as
W.P.C. Martin
- Neighbours (1989) - W.P.C. Martin
1989
Screen Two (TV Series) as
Cindy
- Ice Dance (1989) - Cindy
1989
Poirot (TV Series) as
Barmaid
- The Adventure of Johnnie Waverly (1989) - Barmaid
Writer
2022
Love?
Producer
2022
Love? (producer)
Self
2023
TV/Film Podcast UK (Podcast Series) as
Self
- London's Burning Interview with Samantha Beckinsale (2023) - Self
2016
Rising Damp Forever (TV Mini Series documentary) as
Self - Actress & Daughter of Richard Beckinsale
- Episode #1.2 (2016) - Self - Actress & Daughter of Richard Beckinsale
- Episode #1.1 (2016) - Self - Actress & Daughter of Richard Beckinsale
2000
The Unforgettable Richard Beckinsale (TV Special short) as
Self
1996
Shooting Stars (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #2.1 (1996) - Self
1992
Going Live! (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #6.3 (1992) - Self
1991
Wogan (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #11.112 (1991) - Self
1990
The British Comedy Awards 1990 (TV Special) as
Self
References
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