Sally Dexter

Sally Dexter

65 · Born: Apr 15, 1960

Personal Details

BornApr 15, 1960 England, UK

Biography

Sally Dexter is a highly esteemed and accomplished British actress, renowned for her remarkable talent, versatility, and captivating stage presence. Throughout her illustrious career, she has received numerous awards and accolades, consistently garnering superlative reviews from critics and audiences alike. Her dedication to her craft has earned her a devoted fan base on both sides of the Atlantic, and she is widely regarded as one of Britain's most respected and beloved actresses.

Dexter's impressive repertoire includes a wide range of critically acclaimed roles, showcasing her remarkable ability to bring warmth, humanity, and a signature charisma to her performances. Her iconic portrayal of Nancy in the first major revival of 'Oliver!' at the Palladium remains a benchmark for the role, and her subsequent performances in productions such as 'Closer' and 'Macbeth' have solidified her reputation as a masterful actress.

In addition to her stage work, Dexter has also made a significant impact in film and television, captivating audiences with her memorable performances in projects like 'Night and Day' and 'A Touch of Frost.' Her chemistry with co-stars, including the legendary David Jason, has been particularly noteworthy, with Jason himself describing her as his favorite leading lady.

Beyond her impressive range and versatility, Dexter is also an accomplished singer and dancer, bringing a unique blend of humor, pathos, and wit to her performances. Her ability to find the quirks and idiosyncrasies in her characters has endeared her to audiences and earned her a reputation as a gifted comedy actress.

Career

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2017
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Gloves Off
Gloves Off as Bridget
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Genius
Genius as Mileva Marić
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Emmerdale
Emmerdale as Faith Dingle
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2016
Poldark
Poldark as Mrs Chynoweth
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2011
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2009
Bad Girls: The Musical
Bad Girls: The Musical as Yvonne Atkins
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2003
A Touch of Frost
A Touch of Frost as D.S. Lawson
{"id":155012,"title":"Tough Love","year":"2000","character":"Helen Love","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/tough-love-2002","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_155012.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_155012.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
Tough Love
Tough Love as Helen Love
{"id":18473,"title":"Firelight","year":"1998","character":"Molly Holland","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/firelight-1997","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_18473.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_18473.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
Firelight
Firelight as Molly Holland
{"id":185200,"title":"The Plant","year":"1995","character":"Bella","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-plant","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_185200.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_185200.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
The Plant
The Plant as Bella
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1994
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1993
Wittgenstein
Wittgenstein as Hermine Wittgenstein