Amanda Abbington

Amanda Abbington (born Amanda Jane Smith on 28 February 1972) is an English actress known for her work on stage and screen. With a career spanning over thirty years, she has appeared in various TV series including Mr Selfridge (2013–2016) as Josie Mardle, and Sherlock (2014–2017) as Mary Morstan. Other notable credits include Dream Team (1999–2000) as Marilyn Harwood, After You've Gone (2007–2008) as Siobhan, Cuffs (2015), and Safe (2018). Abbington has also showcased her talent on stage in productions like God of Carnage (2018), The Son (2019), and The Unfriend (2022–2023). Born in north London and raised in Hertfordshire, Abbington started her career in shows like The Bill, Wycliffe, Casualty, and Teachers.