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Amanda Redman
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Redman at the 2015 British Academy Television Awards, May 2015
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| Born |
Amanda Jacqueline Redman
12 August 1957 |
| Alma mater | Bristol Old Vic Theatre School |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1975–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Robert Glenister
(m. 1984; div. 1992)Damian Schnabel
(m. 2010) |
| Children | 1 |
Amanda Jacqueline Redman, who is also a MBE, was born on 12 August 1957. She is an English actress. She is well-known for playing Detective Superintendent Sandra Pullman in the BBC One show New Tricks from 2003 to 2013. She also played Dr. Lydia Fonseca in The Good Karma Hospital from 2017 to 2022.
Amanda Redman has been nominated for BAFTA TV Awards. These nominations were for her roles in At Home with the Braithwaites (2000–2003) and Tommy Cooper: Not Like That, Like This (2014). She has also appeared in films like For Queen and Country (1988) and Mike Bassett: England Manager (2001).
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Early Life and Childhood
Amanda Redman was born in Brighton, Sussex, England. Her father, Ronald Jack Redman, was from London. Her mother, Joan Beryl Redman, was born in India. Amanda's father passed away when she was 23 years old. She also had a brother, who died in 2008.
When Amanda was just 18 months old, she had a serious accident. A pan of boiling soup fell on her. This caused severe burns to a large part of her body. Her left arm was permanently affected. The accident was so serious that doctors at the Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead thought she might not survive.
Becoming an Actress
Amanda Redman studied acting at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. She was in the same class as famous actors like Daniel Day-Lewis and Miranda Richardson.
Early Roles in TV and Theatre
In 1984, she played Marina in a BBC Shakespeare play called Pericles, Prince of Tyre. She also appeared in Oxbridge Blues, a British TV mini-series. In 1985, she performed in the touring version of The Rocky Horror Show.
In 1986, she played Miss Fairfax in the BBC drama The Importance of Being Earnest. This play was written by Oscar Wilde. She also presented a music TV show in the 1990s.
Popular TV Shows
From 1995, Amanda Redman starred in the first two series of Dangerfield. She played Joanna Stevens. She also had a role in Taggart in the same year.
From 2000 to 2003, she played Alison Braithwaite in At Home with the Braithwaites. Her character's life changed after winning the lottery.
Her most famous role was DSI Sandra Pullman in the BBC show New Tricks. She played this character from 2003 to 2013. In 2013, she decided to leave the show. Another actress, Tamzin Outhwaite, took her place.
In 2006, Amanda Redman played Cruella DeVil. This was for a special event called Children's Party at the Palace. It celebrated the Queen's 80th birthday. She was also featured in the BBC show Who Do You Think You Are?. This show explores people's family histories.
More recently, in 2015, Redman played Jackie Rose in The Trials of Jimmy Rose. From 2017, she starred as Dr. Lydia Fonseca in The Good Karma Hospital.
Beyond Acting
Amanda Redman is also the founder and head of the Artists Theatre School. She directs a yearly show there. It is performed at The Questors Theatre in Ealing. In 2018, she became a supporter of Brighton Open Air Theatre.
Awards and Recognitions
Amanda Redman has been recognized for her acting talent.
- 2001 – Nominated for a BAFTA TV Award for Best Actress in At Home with the Braithwaites.
- 2003 – Nominated for a National Television Award for Most Popular Actress in At Home with the Braithwaites.
- 2007 – Nominated for a TV Quick Award for Best Actress in New Tricks.
- 2008 – Nominated for a Crime Thriller Award for Best Actress in New Tricks.
- 2015 – Nominated for a BAFTA TV Award for Best Supporting Actress in Tommy Cooper: Not Like That, Like This.
- 2016 – Won a New York Festivals International TV and Film Awards for Best Actress in The Trials of Jimmy Rose.
Personal Life
Amanda Redman married actor Robert Glenister in 1984. They had a daughter named Emily. They later divorced in 1992. Amanda is known for encouraging her former brother-in-law, Philip Glenister, to become an actor. He later became famous for playing DCI Gene Hunt.
In 2012, Amanda Redman was given an MBE. This award recognized her services to drama and charity.
Film and TV Appearances
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1980 | Richard's Things | Josie | |
| 1984 | Pericles, Prince of Tyre | Marina | |
| 1988 | For Queen and Country | Stacey | |
| 1995 | Dangerfield | Dr. Joanna Stevens | Series 1–2; 18 episodes |
| 2000–2003 | At Home with the Braithwaites | Alison Braithwaite | Series 1–4; 26 episodes |
| 2001 | Mike Bassett: England Manager | Karine Bassett | |
| 2003–2013, 2015 | New Tricks | Detective Superintendent Sandra Pullman | Series 1–10; 84 episodes |
| 2006 | The Children's Party at the Palace | Cruella de Vil | Segment: "101 Dalmatians" |
| 2014 | Tommy Cooper: Not Like That, Like This | Gwen 'Dove' Cooper | |
| 2017—2022 | The Good Karma Hospital | Dr. Lydia Fonseca | Series 1–4; 24 episodes |
Theatre Performances
| Year | Title | Location | Notes |
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| 1979 | The Rocky Horror Show | National Tour | Playing Janet Weiss |
| 1982 | Windy City | Victoria Palace Theatre | Playing Esther |
| 1983 | Crimes of the Heart | Bush Theatre | Playing Meg |
| 1989–1990 | Our Country's Good and The Recruiting Officer | Royal Court Theatre, Garrick Theatre and world tour | |
| 1997 | King Lear | Royal National Theatre | Playing Regan |
| 2006 | The Queen's Handbag | Buckingham Palace | As Cruella De Vil |
