Anna Maxwell Martin

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The rather striking Anna Maxwell-Martin is a rising star on both stage and screen. Anna had dreamed all her life of becoming actress even though her family had no background in the arts whatsoever. She starred in school plays and an acclaimed production of "Breezeblock Park" in the role of Betty. At the age of 20 she auditioned for the prestigious Royal Academy Of Dramatic Art... See full bio »

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1978 in Beverley, East Yorkshire, England, UK

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Known For

Becoming Jane (2007)

Poppy Shakespeare (2008)

Enduring Love (2004)

On Expenses (2010)

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Actress (20 titles)

2012 Accused (TV series)
Tina

– Tina's Story (2012) … Tina

2011 The Night Watch (TV movie)
Kay Langrish

2011 South Riding (TV mini-series)
Sarah Burton

– Episode #1.3 (2011) … Sarah Burton

– Episode #1.2 (2011) … Sarah Burton

– Episode #1.1 (2011) … Sarah Burton

2010 On Expenses (TV movie)
Heather Brooke

2009 Moonshot (TV movie)
Janet Armstrong

2009 Freefall (TV movie)
Mandy

2009 Free Agents (TV series)
Sophie

– Episode #1.5 (2009) … Sophie (as Anna Maxwell-Martin)

– Episode #1.4 (2009) … Sophie (as Anna Maxwell-Martin)

– Episode #1.3 (2009) … Sophie (as Anna Maxwell-Martin)

2008 Poppy Shakespeare (TV movie)
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2008 White Girl (TV movie)
Debbie

2007 Becoming Jane
Cassandra Austen

2007 I Really Hate My Job
Madonna

2006 The Wind in the Willows (TV movie)
Gaoler's Daughter

2006 The Other Man (short)

2005 Bleak House (TV mini-series)
Esther Summerson

– Episode #1.15 (2005) … Esther Summerson

– Episode #1.14 (2005) … Esther Summerson

– Episode #1.13 (2005) … Esther Summerson

– Episode #1.12 (2005) … Esther Summerson

– Episode #1.11 (2005) … Esther Summerson

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2005 Doctor Who (TV series)
Suki

– The Long Game (2005) … Suki (as Anna Maxwell-Martin)

2004 North & South (TV mini-series)
Bessy Higgins

– Episode #1.4 (2004) … Bessy Higgins

– Episode #1.3 (2004) … Bessy Higgins

– Episode #1.2 (2004) … Bessy Higgins

– Episode #1.1 (2004) … Bessy Higgins

2004 Enduring Love
Penny

2002 Eddie Loves Mary (short)

2002 Midsomer Murders (TV series)
Arabella Heywood

– Murder on St. Malley's Day (2002) … Arabella Heywood (as Anna Maxwell-Martin)

1978 Everyday Maths (TV series)

– Play Now, Pay Later (1978)

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Personal Details

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Her credits at London's Royal Court Theatre include: Liz in "Dumb Show", a new play by Joe Penhall (2004), Jean in a rehearsed reading of "The Entertainer" by John Osborne (January 2006) and Pope Joan in a reading of "Top Girls" by Caryl Churchill (September 2008). See more »

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Anna Maxwell-Martin

Height:

5' 6" (1.68 m)

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[commenting on her face] I get described as 'interesting' a lot. People often call me odd, too. Maybe they mean ugly. Given the services of a plastic surgeon, I would get a pair of cheekbones. See more »

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Was 4 months pregnant with her daughter Maggie when she performed in "Top Girls" at the Royal Court Theatre. See more »

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