Amanda Abbington - Actor Profile

Amanda Abbington

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
29Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 28, 1974
Birth Place: North London, England, UK

About Amanda Abbington

Amanda Abbington was born on February 28, 1974 in North London, England as Amanda Jane Smith. She has been acting in television, film, and stage productions since 1993, when she debuted with a small role in British police drama The Bill. Amanda has two children with former partner Martin Freeman.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Amanda Abbington Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Amanda Abbington reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 29 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Amanda Abbington's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 41% of Amanda Abbington's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Bill: Target, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Amanda Abbington Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Amanda Abbington's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
The Bill: Target (1996) movie poster
★10.0

The Bill: Target: WPC Ackland finds herself the target of an assassin's bullet.

The Bill: Target

1996•Crime
★10.0
We the Kings (2018) movie poster
★10.0

We the Kings: Jack, on the run for attempted murder, hides in the house of a deaf and mute man. A power struggle forms between the two

We the Kings

2018•Thriller
★8.7
The Booze Cruise II: The Treasure Hunt (2005) movie poster
★8.7

The Booze Cruise II: The Treasure Hunt: The Booze Cruise is a series of three feature length comedy dramas written for British television by Paul Minett and Bri

The Booze Cruise II: The Treasure Hunt

2005•Comedy
★8.5
Make Me Famous (2020) movie poster
★8.5

Make Me Famous: When Billy succeeds in impressing the producers of a reality series, he thinks his life will change forever. However, 1

Make Me Famous

2020•Drama
★7.8
Sherlock: The Abominable Bride (2016) movie poster
★7.8

Sherlock: The Abominable Bride: Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson find themselves in 1890s London in this holiday special.

Sherlock: The Abominable Bride

2016•Crime

Full Filmography

Every movie Amanda Abbington has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 Inside No. 9: The Party's Over Self Average Similar →
2023 We Are Not Alone Caroline Grieves Hit Similar →
2022 Comedy Classics: The Vicar of Dibley Self Flop Similar →
2022 The Lost King Sarah Levitt Hit Similar →
2022 BEBE A.I. Aurelia Henderson Flop Similar →
2021 From A Strange Land Marie Flop Similar →
2021 Decrypted Connie Flop Similar →
2021 Three Pints and a Rabbi Lisa Flop Similar →
2020 Agatha Christie: 100 Years of Poirot and Miss Marple Self - Actor Hit Similar →
2020 Make Me Famous Amanda Super Hit Similar →
2019 Six Days of Sistine Angelina Flop Similar →
2018 The Queen and I Princess Anne Average Similar →
2018 We the Kings Rosa Super Hit Similar →
2017 Crooked House Clemency Leonides Average Similar →
2017 Another Mother's Son Ivy Forster Hit Similar →
2016 Bring Back the Cat Mrs. Patricia Ellison Flop Similar →
2016 Sherlock: The Abominable Bride Mary Watson Super Hit Similar →
2014 神探夏洛克：最后的誓言 - Flop Similar →
2011 Ghosted - Flop Similar →
2011 Swinging with the Finkels Lesbian 2 Flop Similar →
2007 The All Together Sarah Average Similar →
2007 The Good Night Vivian Jesson Flop Similar →
2006 The Booze Cruise III: The Scattering Leone Hit Similar →
2005 The Booze Cruise II: The Treasure Hunt Leoni Super Hit Similar →
2003 The Debt Stacey Ross Hit Similar →
2001 Men Only Trina Average Similar →
2001 Doc Martin Isobel Green (uncredited) Hit Similar →
2000 Carnivale Ginger (voice) Average Similar →
1996 The Bill: Target Lady car driver Super Hit Similar →

Amanda Abbington - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Amanda Abbington?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Amanda Abbington is "The Bill: Target" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Amanda Abbington acted in?

Amanda Abbington has been featured in at least 29 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Amanda Abbington?

Other notable films include "We the Kings", "The Booze Cruise II: The Treasure Hunt", and "Make Me Famous".

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