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Was originally sought by Emma Thompson to play the role of Marianne in Sense and Sensibility. Root participated and was at the original script read-through. However, by the time the film was finally being made, she was already attached to appear in another Jane Austen film, Persuasion. The role eventually went to Kate Winslet. See more trivia »

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in Essex, England, UK
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2011 The Iron Lady
Amanda
 
2010 Law & Order: UK (TV series)
Patricia Smith
– Defence (2010) … Patricia Smith
 
2006-2009 Star Trek New Voyages: Phase II (TV series)
Federation Ambassador
– Blood and Fire: Part Two (2009)
– Blood and Fire: Part One (2008)
– To Serve All My Days (2006) … Federation Ambassador
 
2008 Agatha Christie's Poirot (TV series)
Mrs Rendell
– Mrs McGinty's Dead (2008) … Mrs Rendell
 
2008 Fiona's Story (TV movie)
Julie
 
2007 Miss Marie Lloyd (TV movie)
Mrs. Chant
 
2007 The Robber Bride (TV movie)
Tony Fremont
 
2006 Brief Encounters (TV series)
June Makenzie
– Lost & Found (2006) … June Makenzie
 
2006 The Impressionists (TV mini-series)
Alice Hoschedé
 
2006 The Afternoon Play (TV series)
Andrea
– The Last Will and Testament of Billy Two-Sheds (2006) … Andrea
 
2005 Julian Fellowes Investigates: A Most Mysterious Murder - The Case of the Croydon Poisonings (TV movie)
Vera Sidney
 
2005 Empire (TV mini-series)
Noella
 
2005 The Robinsons (TV series)
Maggie Robinson
– Episode #1.6 (2005) … Maggie Robinson
– Episode #1.5 (2005) … Maggie Robinson
– Episode #1.4 (2005) … Maggie Robinson
– Episode #1.3 (2005) … Maggie Robinson
– Episode #1.2 (2005) … Maggie Robinson
See all 6 episodes »
 
2004/II Bloom (short)
Helen Chapman
 
2004 All About Me (TV series)
Miranda
– Best Laid Plans (2004) … Miranda
– Where There's Blame (2004) … Miranda
– A Dog Called Wonga (2004) … Miranda
– Little Voice (2004) … Miranda
– Badmarsh (2004) … Miranda
See all 8 episodes »
 
2004 Rose and Maloney (TV series)
Marsha Campese
– Episode #1.2 (2004) … Marsha Campese
 
2004 London (TV movie)
Charlotte Brontë
 
2004 Girl Afraid (short)
 
2003 Foyle's War (TV series)
Elizabeth Lewes
– Fifty Ships (2003) … Elizabeth Lewes
 
2003 Little Britain (TV series)
Baby's Mother
– Most People in a Mini (2003) … Baby's Mother
 
2003 A Touch of Frost (TV series)
Dolores Delmonte
– Another Life (2003) … Dolores Delmonte
 
2003 Love Again (TV movie)
Maeve Brennan
 
2003 The Forsyte Saga, Series II (TV mini-series)
Winifred Dartie nee Forsyte
– Episode #1.4 (2003) … Winifred Dartie nee Forsyte
– Episode #1.3 (2003) … Winifred Dartie nee Forsyte
– Episode #1.2 (2003) … Winifred Dartie nee Forsyte
– Episode #1.1 (2003) … Winifred Dartie nee Forsyte
 
2002-2003 The Forsyte Saga (TV mini-series)
Winifred Dartie née Forsyte
– Episode #2.4 (2003) … Winifred Dartie née Forsyte
– Episode #2.3 (2003) … Winifred Dartie née Forsyte
– Episode #2.2 (2003) … Winifred Dartie née Forsyte
– Episode #2.1 (2003) … Winifred Dartie née Forsyte
– Episode #1.6 (2002) … Winifred Dartie née Forsyte
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2003 Midsomer Murders (TV series)
Ruth Scholey
– A Talent for Life (2003) … Ruth Scholey
 
2002 Daniel Deronda (TV mini-series)
Mrs. Davilow
– Episode #1.3 (2002) … Mrs. Davilow
– Episode #1.2 (2002) … Mrs. Davilow
– Episode #1.1 (2002) … Mrs. Davilow
– Episode #1.4 … Mrs. Davilow
 
2002 Waking the Dead (TV series)
Lorna Gayles / Lorna Gyles
– Special Relationship: Part 2 (2002) … Lorna Gayles
– Special Relationship: Part 1 (2002) … Lorna Gyles
 
2001 A Small Summer Party (TV movie)
Karen
 
2001 Holby City (TV series)
Abbie Sawyer
– Snakes and Ladders (2001) … Abbie Sawyer
 
2000 Anna Karenina (TV mini-series)
Dolly
 
1999 Whatever Happened to Harold Smith?
Margaret Robinson
 
1998 Big Cat (TV movie)
Alice
 
1998 Mortimer's Law (TV series)
Rachel Mortimer
– Episode #1.6 (1998) … Rachel Mortimer
– Episode #1.5 (1998) … Rachel Mortimer
– Episode #1.4 (1998) … Rachel Mortimer
– Episode #1.3 (1998) … Rachel Mortimer
– Episode #1.2 (1998) … Rachel Mortimer
See all 6 episodes »
 
1997 Dangerfield (TV series)
Alice Stratton
– Guilt (1997) … Alice Stratton
 
1997 Sunnyside Farm (TV series)
Dawn
– A Rare Visitor (1997) … Dawn
 
1997 Original Sin (TV series)
Frances Peverell
– Episode #1.3 (1997) … Frances Peverell
– Episode #1.2 (1997) … Frances Peverell
– Episode #1.1 (1997) … Frances Peverell
 
1997 Turning World (TV series)
Evelyn Sharples
– Episode #1.3 (1997) … Evelyn Sharples
– Episode #1.2 (1997) … Evelyn Sharples
– Episode #1.1 (1997) … Evelyn Sharples
 
1997 Harry Enfield and Chums (TV series)
Miss Hetherington
– Episode #2.6 (1997) … Miss Hetherington
 
1996 Deep in the Heart
Kate Markham
 
1996 Breaking the Code (TV movie)
Patricia 'Pat' Green
 
1996 Jane Eyre
Miss Temple
 
1995 Persuasion
Anne Elliot
 
1994 Shakespeare: The Animated Tales (TV series)
Kate
– The Taming of the Shrew (1994) … Kate
 
1994 Love on a Branch Line (TV mini-series)
Miss Mounsey
– Ain't She Sweet (1994) … Miss Mounsey
– I Can't Give You Anything But Love, Baby (1994) … Miss Mounsey
– I Wonder Where My Baby Is Tonight (1994) … Miss Mounsey
– Yes Sir, That's My Baby (1994) … Miss Mounsey
 
1994 Hildegard of Bingen (TV documentary)
Ricardis
 
1993 The Buddha of Suburbia (TV mini-series)
First TV Producer
 
1993 The Man Who Cried (TV movie)
Hilda Maxwell
 
1991 The House of Bernarda Alba (TV movie)
Adela
 
1989 The BFG
Sophie (voice)
 
1985 This Lightning Always Strikes Twice (TV movie)
Sarah Penwarden
 
1985 Storyboard (TV series)
Polly Swift
– Ladies in Charge (1985) … Polly Swift
 
Show ShowMiscellaneous Crew (1 title)
2011 Star Trek New Voyages: Phase II (TV series) (production crew - 1 episode)
– No Win Scenario (2011) (production crew)
 
Show ShowSelf (2 titles)
2009 The 63rd Annual Tony Awards (TV special)
Herself - Nominee: Best Featured Actress in a Play
 
2002 The Adventure of English (TV mini-series documentary)
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (1 title)
2002 The Real Jane Austen (TV documentary)
Anne Elliot (uncredited)
 

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Trivia:

Was originally sought by Emma Thompson to play the role of Marianne in Sense and Sensibility. Root participated and was at the original script read-through. However, by the time the film was finally being made, she was already attached to appear in another Jane Austen film, Persuasion. The role eventually went to Kate Winslet. See more »