Amber Anderson, a multifaceted British actress and pianist, hails from the picturesque Highlands of Scotland. Her on-screen presence has captivated audiences through her portrayals of complex characters, including Lady Diana Mitford in the hit series 'Peaky Blinders', Ciara Porter in the BBC crime drama 'Strike', and her roles in 'Black Mirror' and 'Maigret's Dead Man', alongside the talented Rowan Atkinson.
Anderson's impressive filmography boasts a range of notable projects, including her role as Jane Fairfax in the 2020 adaptation of Jane Austen's timeless classic 'EMMA.', as well as Joanna Hogg's 'The Souvenir Pt. II', 'Your Highness', and Steve McQueen's fashion film for Burberry, 'Mr. Burberry'. She has received critical acclaim for her performance in 'White Lie', winning the award for Best Supporting Actress at the Vancouver Film Critics Circle Awards. Upcoming projects include starring roles in Jaclyn Bethany's 'Tell That To the Winter Sea', alongside Greta Bellamacina, Jessica Plummer, Josette Simon, and Tamsin Egerton, and Neil LaBute's 'The Shape of Things' at the Park Theatre in London.
As a classically trained musician, Amber's talents extend to playing the piano and violin with exceptional skill. She has even played live for her scenes in Working Title's 'EMMA.' and appeared on the soundtrack. Anderson's musical journey began at the Aberdeen City Music School, where she performed for thousands of people and was part of the National Children's Orchestra of Scotland.
In addition to her artistic pursuits, Anderson has ventured into the world of production, co-founding London-based production company Just John Films alongside actresses Kate Phillips and Rosie Day. Their slate includes adaptations of books 'Cecily' by Annie Garthwaite and 'Madame Restell' by Jennifer Wright for television.
Anderson's work in branding has seen her appear in esteemed publications such as British Vogue, Italian Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, ELLE, Vanity Fair, Wonderland, and Hunger Magazine. She has collaborated with prominent fashion houses, including Burberry, for whom she has appeared in multiple campaigns, including fashion, beauty, and fragrance, shot by Mario Testino and directed by Oscar-winning Steve McQueen. Anderson has also worked with Paul Smith, Kenzo Fragrances, Hermes, Clarins, and Longchamp, and has walked the runway for Chanel, Jean Paul Gaultier, Hermes, Dior Couture, and Vivienne Westwood.
Throughout her career, Anderson has had the privilege of working with renowned photographers, including Patrick Demarchelier, Mario Testino, Albert Watson, Nick Knight, Scott Trindle, Solve Sunsbo, and Camilla Akrans.
