Amanda Root is a multifaceted English actress, boasting an impressive career in both stage and screen productions, as well as a notable background in voice acting for children's programs.
Root's most notable achievement is her starring role in the 1995 BBC film adaptation of Jane Austen's timeless classic, Persuasion, a performance that cemented her status as a talented and versatile actress.
In addition to her work in Persuasion, Root has also made a lasting impression on British television, starring alongside Richard Lumsden in the popular comedy series All About Me, playing the endearing character of Miranda in 2004.
Furthermore, Root has lent her voice to the beloved children's character Sophie in the iconic tale, The BFG, a testament to her remarkable range and adaptability as a performer.
Root's early training in the art of acting took place at the prestigious Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art, a renowned institution that has produced some of the most talented and accomplished actors of our time.