Amelia Bullmore
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BIO
Amelia Bullmore is a British actress and writer with an impressive career in both television and theater. Born in 1964 in London, Bullmore began her acting career with the Royal Shakespeare Company before moving on to television and film.
Bullmore's first major television role was in the BBC drama "Ashes to Ashes" in 1993, and she went on to appear in several other popular British shows, including "I'm Alan Partridge," "Scott & Bailey," and "Happy Valley." She also had a recurring role in the hit series "Gentleman Jack" as Eliza Priestley.
In addition to her work on screen, Bullmore has had a successful career in theater. She has appeared in several productions in London's West End, including "The Norman Conquests" and "Di and Viv and Rose." She also wrote and starred in the one-woman play "Mammals," which was performed at the Bush Theatre in London and later adapted for radio.
Bullmore has also found success as a writer for television. She wrote several episodes of the popular British series "This Life" in the late 1990s and went on to write for shows such as "Attachments," "The Bill," and "Black Cab." In 2005, she created and wrote the series "Scott & Bailey," which ran for five seasons and was critically acclaimed for its portrayal of female police officers.
Most recently, Bullmore has been seen in the BBC series "Years and Years," which aired in 2019. She played the role of Vivienne Rook, a controversial and divisive politician who becomes a major player in British politics. The show was praised for its prescient depiction of a dystopian future and Bullmore's performance was widely acclaimed.
In addition to her work as an actress and writer, Bullmore is also a trained psychotherapist. She has spoken publicly about the benefits of therapy and how it has helped her in her career and personal life.
STAGE CREDITS
Movies
[ 1997 ] Rezia Warren Smith
[ 2005 ] Micheline Menzies
[ 2006 ] Candy's Mother
[ 2009 ] Gill
[ 2014 ] Margaret
TV Shows
Caroline Price
Stephanie Barnes, Steph Barnes
Evie Strauss
Eliza Priestley
DCI Gill Murray
Joyce Hazledine
Miss Edith Pilchester
Kay Hope
Rachel Liebermann
[ 2019-2024 ] Rachel Liebermann
Sylvia
[ 2019-2024 ] Rachel Liebermann
Sylvia
[ 2025-2025 ] Yvonne
[ 2025-2025 ] The Dowager Duchess of Tintagel
Awards and Nominations
winner
Amelia Bullmore, The Norman Conquests
Amelia Bullmore, The Norman Conquests
winner
Amelia Bullmore, The Norman Conquests
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Amelia Bullmore has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.
Amelia Bullmore has not appeared in the West End.
Outstanding Ensemble Performances (Drama Desk Awards) for The Norman Conquests, Outstanding Ensemble Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Norman Conquests and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for The Norman Conquests.
Outstanding Ensemble Performances (Drama Desk Awards) for The Norman Conquests and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for The Norman Conquests.
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