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Last updated on the 29 April 2024 by Evandrus
Mini Biography
Born: 20 November 1981, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England.Â
Andrea Risborough was raised by working-class parents, her father a car dealer and mother a secretary and beautician, she described them as “Thatcherites”.
She took the stage at the People’s Theatre in Newcastle, playing Celia Fiennes in “Riding England Sidesaddle” by Christopher Goulding. She spent five years as part of the Young People’s Theatre. For her formal education, she attended Newcastle upon Tyne Church High School before heading to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London. Her dedication paid off as she graduated in 2005 with a Bachelor of Arts in Acting (H Level).
Andrea Risborough’s talent didn’t go unnoticed. In 2008, she received her first BAFTA nomination for her portrayal of a young Margaret Thatcher in “The Long Walk to Finchley.” This was just the beginning of a string of accolades that would follow.
In British cinema, Risborough has delivered critically acclaimed performances in films such as “Shadow Dancer” (2012), in which she played an IRA informant caught in a dangerous double life.
On the small screen, Risborough has been involved in various British television projects, including the BAFTA-winning drama series “The Devil’s Whore” (2008), where she played the central character, Angelica Fanshawe.
Suggested viewing
The Devil’s Whore (2008)
Bftv 8.5 / IMDb 7.0
Set against the backdrop of England’s Civil War, a fiery woman confronts love, loss and political turmoil. Through marriages to men on opposing sides of the conflict, she challenges societal expectations, seeking her own path amidst a nation at war.
Top cast: Andrea Riseborough, John Simm, Peter Capaldi, Dominic West, Michael Fassbender, Maxine Peake, Tom Goodman-Hill, Harry Lloyd.
Shadow Dancer (2012)
Bftv 8.0 / IMDb 6.2
Torn between loyalty and desperation, a young mother entangled with the IRA is forced to betray them to protect her child. Working undercover for a government agent, she weaves a dangerous web of deceit, risking everything as she tries to escape the clutches of her past.
Top cast: Clive Owen, Andrea Risborough, Gillian Anderson, Aidan Gillen, Barry Barnes, Maria Laird, Ben Smyth, Brid Brennan.
Brighton Rock (2010)
Bftv 8.5 / IMDb 5.7
In “Brighton Rock”, a murder mystery set in 1930s Brighton, news reporter Charles Hale faces danger from Pinkie and his gang. Hale’s life hangs in the balance due to a story he wrote about the gang’s deceased former leader, Kite. Meanwhile, Pinkie woos Rose, a plain waitress, to keep her silent about their crimes.
Top cast: Sam Riley, Andrea Risborough, Helen Mirren, John Hurt, Phil Davis, Nonso Anozie, Craig Parkinson, Andy Serkis, Sean Harris, Geoff Bell.
Alternative version
Crocodile (2017)
Bftv 9.0 / IMDb 7.3
Years after a fatal hit-and-run, a seemingly perfect life crumbles when a new technology allows investigators to access memories. A desperate woman, haunted by her past, embarks on a path of violence to keep her dark secret buried.
Top cast: Andrea Risborough, Kiran Sonia Sawar, Andrew Gower, Anthony Welsh, Claire Rushbrook, Joshua James, Adelle Leonce, Brian Pettifer.
Margaret Thatcher: The Long
Walk to Finchley (2008)
Bftv 8.0 / IMDb 7.1
A young, ambitious woman with a sharp mind tackles the male-dominated world of 1950s British politics. Facing prejudice and party skepticism, she fights for recognition while juggling her burgeoning political career with the challenges of balancing family life.
Top cast: Andrea Risborough, Philip Jackson, Michael Gould, Jonathan Aris, Rory Kinnear, Samuel West, Lydia Leonard, Marcia Warren, Michael Cochrane, Sylvestra Le Touzel.
Full filmography (@Wikipedia)
Andrea Risborough Gallery
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FULL FILM
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