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Born: June 7, 1968, Yeovil, Somerset, England.
Sarah Parish began her acting career in 1994 with a small role in the TV series “Peak Practice.” However, she gained recognition for her role as Dawn Rudge in the BBC drama “Cutting It” from 2002 to 2005.
Parish has since appeared in numerous TV shows and films, including “Blackpool,” “Mistresses,” “Atlantis,” and “Broadchurch.” She has also acted in several theatre productions, including “The Winter’s Tale” and “The Crucible.”
Parish is a patron of several charities, including the Murray Parish Trust, which she co-founded with her husband, James Murray, in memory of their late daughter, Ella-Jayne, who died at eight months old from a congenital heart defect.
Suggested viewing:
Bancroft (2017)
Bftv 8.5 / IMDb 6.8
“Bancroft” explores a detective’s quest to uncover the truth behind a high-profile murder case while facing personal and professional challenges. As secrets unravel and alliances are tested, the detective must confront her own past to solve the case, leading to unexpected twists and betrayals that shape the investigation’s outcome.
Top cast: Sarah Parish, Ryan McKen, Charles Babalola, Adam Long, Lee Boardman, Steve Evets, Amara Karan, Adrian Edmondson.
Medici: Masters of Florence (2016)
Bftv 8.5 / IMDb 7.9
“Medici: Masters of Florence” follows the powerful Medici family as they traverse political intrigue and betrayal in 15th century Florence, striving to maintain their banking empire amidst shifting alliances and deadly rivalries. Through ambition and cunning, they shape the course of history, facing personal sacrifices and tragic consequences along the way.
Top cast: Richard Madden, Sarah Parish, Daniel Sharman, Synnøve Karlsen, Alessandra Mastronardi, Sebastian de Souza, Raoul Bova, Annabel Scholey, David Brandon, Bradley James.
Atlantis (2013)
Bftv 8.0 / IMDb 6.5
A fantasy story unfolding in a land of mythical beings and legendary champions. Jason, in search of answers and far from his homeland, arrives on the coast of an ancient realm. The city of Atlantis, a place brimming with bull leaping, snake-haired goddesses and towering palaces believed to have been constructed by giants, encompasses a mysterious and captivating world.
Top cast: Mark Addy, Jack Donnelly, Robert Emms, Aiysha Hart, Sarah Parish, Jemima Rooper, Juliet Stevenson, and Amy Manson.
Broadchurch (2013)
Bftv 9.0 / IMDb 8.4
“Broadchurch” follows detectives investigating a child’s murder in a small town, uncovering secrets, suspects and motives along the way. The emotional toll of the case brings out complexities in characters and the community, revealing hidden connections and deep-rooted issues. Twists and revelations lead to a gripping conclusion, impacting all involved.
Top cast: David Tennant, Olivia Colman, Jodie Whittaker, Andrew Buchan, Sarah Parish, Charlotte Beaumont, Arthur Darvill, Adam Wilson, Carolyn Pickles, Charlotte Rampling.
Mistresses (2008)
Bftv 8.5 / IMDb 7.6
“Mistresses” is a drama series following the lives of four women dealing with love, betrayals and secrets. Set in a backdrop of relationships and challenges, the narrative explores the complexities of their interconnected lives as they wade through various emotional entanglements and unexpected twists, testing their bonds and loyalties.
Top cast: Sharon Small, Shelley Conn, Sarah Parish, Orla Brady, Adam Rayner, Patrick Baladi, Raza Jaffrey, and Joanna Lumley.
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