Samantha Spiro - Actor Profile

Samantha Spiro

Acting
Updated: May 11, 2026
28Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 20, 1968
Birth Place: Mill Hill, London, England, UK

About Samantha Spiro

Samantha Spiro (born 20 June 1968) is an English actress and singer. She played Barbara Windsor in the stage play Cleo, Camping, Emmanuelle and Dick and the television films Cor, Blimey! and Babs, D.I. Vivien Friend in M.I.T.: Murder Investigation Team, Melessa Tarly in the HBO series Game of Thrones, and Maureen Groff in Sex Education. She has won two Laurence Olivier Awards. Description above from the Wikipedia article Samantha Spiro, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Samantha Spiro Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Samantha Spiro reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 28 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 46% of Samantha Spiro'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 Lady Windermere's Fan, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Samantha Spiro Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Samantha Spiro's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Samantha Spiro has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2028 The Beatles: Ringo Gracie Flop Similar →
2027 Narnia: The Magician's Nephew Beaver (voice) Flop Similar →
2025 Scope Fiona Super Hit Similar →
2024 Hard Truths Nicole Hit Similar →
2024 Hoard Michelle Hit Similar →
2023 One Life Esther Rantzen Super Hit Similar →
2021 Where Is Anne Frank Edith Frank (voice) Hit Similar →
2021 Pops Roz Jacobs Flop Similar →
2020 Kings of Broadway 2020: A Celebration of the Music of Jule Styne, Jerry Herman, and Stephen Sondheim - Flop Similar →
2019 A Battle in Waterloo Mary Average Similar →
2019 Horrible Histories: The Movie — Rotten Romans Mrs Felix Flop Similar →
2018 Agatha and the Truth of Murder Pamela Average Similar →
2018 Lady Windermere's Fan Mrs Erlynne Super Hit Similar →
2018 Grandpa's Great Escape Patricia Average Similar →
2017 Babs Babs Hit Similar →
2017 Carnage: Swallowing the Past Edith Paper Average Similar →
2016 Me Before You Josie Clark Super Hit Similar →
2014 Macbeth - Live at Shakespeare's Globe Lady Macbeth Super Hit Similar →
2013 Taming of the Shrew Katherina Flop Similar →
2012 Panto! Di Flop Similar →
2012 A Running Jump Debbie Average Similar →
2002 Tomorrow La Scala! Jayney (Mrs. Lovett) Super Hit Similar →
2002 Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Red Lady (voice) Average Similar →
2001 From Hell Martha Tabram Hit Similar →
2000 Cor, Blimey! Barbara Windsor Hit Similar →
1998 Guru in Seven Sharon Hit Similar →
1994 Beyond Bedlam WPC Foster Flop Similar →
N/A Something Else Judith Flop Similar →

Samantha Spiro - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Samantha Spiro?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Samantha Spiro is "Lady Windermere's Fan" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Samantha Spiro acted in?

Samantha Spiro has been featured in at least 28 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Samantha Spiro?

Other notable films include "Scope", "Macbeth - Live at Shakespeare's Globe", and "Tomorrow La Scala!".

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