Rosalind Bennett | |
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![]() Bennett with husband Linus Roache at Tiff 2022 | |
Born | Rosalind Sophia Bennett 13 May 1966 Rochdale, Lancashire, England |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1980–1999 |
Spouse |
Rosalind Sophia Bennett (born 13 May 1966) is a former English stage and television actress.
Bennett was born in Rochdale, Lancashire, and trained at The Drama Centre, she went on to a number of stage, television and screen roles. [1] Her film appearances included Miss Pickwick in American Roulette and Eleanor in Restoration . [1] Television roles included an appearance in six episodes of Coronation Street in 1986. [1] Bennett's stage roles include Mary in Juno and the Paycock at the National Theatre. [1] She appeared as Zoe in the Tales of the Unexpected episode (9/5) "The Facts of Life" (1988).
She married fellow actor Linus Roache in Malvern Hills, Worcestershire, in 2002. [2]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1988 | Vroom | Lyn | |
1988 | American Roulette | Pickwick [1] | |
1989 | Dealers | Bonnie [1] | |
1995 | Innocent Lies | Janet Blain | |
1995 | Restoration | Eleanor [1] | |
1996 | Guardians | Carol Reed |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1986 | Coronation Street | Tina Wagstaffe [1] | Recurring role |
1987 | Heart of the Country | Flora | TV miniseries |
1988 | Tales of the Unexpected | Zoe | "The Facts of Life" |
1988 | Campaign | Rose Thompson | TV miniseries |
1988 | The Fear | Colette | "1.2" |
1989 | The Manageress | Pauline Wilson | "The Management Reserves the Right" |
1990 | Zorro | Senora Francisca De La Pena | "Deceptive Heart" |
1990 | Agatha Christie's Poirot | Marie Marvelle | "The Adventure of the Western Star" |
1991 | Smack and Thistle | Elizabeth [1] | TV film |
1991 | Incident in Judaea | Niza | TV film |
1992 | Growing Rich | Carmen | TV series |
1992 | Covington Cross | Genevieve De La Croix | "Pilot" |
1992 | Screen Two | Kate [1] | "The Grass Arena" |
1999 | An Evil Streak | Gemma Clarkson | TV series |
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