Brenda Blethyn
Actor
- Born
- February 20, 1946, Ramsgate, Kent, England, UK
- Age
- 80 years old
- Zodiac
- Pisces
- Total works
- 64 movies, 31 TV shows
- Latest work
- A Woman of Substance (2026)
- Genres
- Drama,Romance
Brenda Blethyn is an English actress who received two Academy Award nominations and won a BAFTA for her performances. She began her career in theatre, joining the Royal National Theatre and earning acclaim for her roles in productions such as Troilus and Cressida (1976) and Steaming (1981). Blethyn made her television debut in Mike Leigh's Grown-Ups (1980) and gained prominence with her performance in Secrets & Lies (1996). Her filmography includes notable works like Pride & Prejudice (2005), Atonement (2007), and independent comedies such as Saving Grace (2000). She has also starred in television dramas, including her leading role in Vera (2011), portraying Detective Chief Inspector Vera Stanhope.
