Anna Maxwell Martin
Known for
British actress born in Beverley, Yorkshire in 1977, trained at LAMDA and a fixture of prestige British television. She won two BAFTAs for Bleak House (2005) and Poppy Shakespeare, and reached a wider audience as the icily competent DCS Patricia Carmichael in Line of Duty. On the comedy side she anchored Motherland as the wound-up Julia and the political spoof Code 404. She works often on stage and remains one of the most respected character leads on British screens.
Anna Maxwell Martin
17 Movies
25 Series
British actress born in Beverley, Yorkshire in 1977, trained at LAMDA and a fixture of prestige British television. She won two BAFTAs for Bleak House (2005) and Poppy Shakespeare, and reached a wider audience as the icily competent DCS Patricia Carmichael in Line of Duty. On the comedy side she anchored Motherland as the wound-up Julia and the political spoof Code 404. She works often on stage and remains one of the most respected character leads on British screens.
Movies
Plays Sarah Nelson
Heartstopper Forever
2026
Plays Cassandra Austen
Becoming Jane
2007
Plays Mrs. Gowling
The Duke
2021
Plays Mrs McAllister
Fackham Hall
2025
Plays Mrs. Strong
The Personal History of David Copperfield
2019
Plays Jane
Philomena
2013
Plays Penny
Enduring Love
2004
Plays Janet Whitehead
Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa
2013
Plays Regan
National Theatre Live: King Lear
2014
Plays DCI Brough
Say Your Prayers
2021
Plays N
Poppy Shakespeare
2008
Plays Madonna
I Really Hate My Job
2007
TV Shows
Plays Kelly
Code 404
2020
Plays Julia
Motherland
2017
Plays Esther Summerson
Bleak House
2005
Plays Leanne Fitz-Amobi
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder
2024
Plays Lucy Betts-Taylor
Ludwig
2024
Plays Lyudmilla Raskova
Star City
2026
Plays Mary Shelley
The Frankenstein Chronicles
2015
Plays Lily Thomas
A Spy Among Friends
2022
Plays Susan
The Bletchley Circle
2012
Plays Theresa
Hollington Drive
2021
Plays Bessy Higgins
North & South
2004
Plays Delia Balmer
Until I Kill You
2024
Plays Beelzebub
Good Omens
2019
Plays Elizabeth Darcy
Death Comes to Pemberley
2013
Plays Merrily Watkins
Midwinter of the Spirit
2015
Plays Sarah Burton
South Riding
2011
Plays Ethel Rogers
And Then There Were None
2015
Plays Narrator
The Body Detectives
2024
Plays Janine
The Lost Honour of Christopher Jefferies
2014
Plays Patricia Carmichael
Line of Duty
2012
Plays Arabella Heywood
Midsomer Murders
1997
Plays Suki Macrae Cantrell
Doctor Who
2005
Plays Eva
Mandy
2020
Plays Agatha Christie
Urban Myths
2017
Plays Tina Dakin
Accused
2010
Latest Trailers
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Heartstopper Forever
Full Filmography
On the Edge
(voice)
2027
Film
Heartstopper Forever
Sarah Nelson
2026
Film
Star City
Lyudmilla Raskova · 8 episodes
2026–
TV
Fackham Hall
Mrs McAllister
2025
Film
Until I Kill You
Delia Balmer · 4 episodes
2024
TV
Ludwig
Lucy Betts-Taylor · 12 episodes
2024–
TV
The Body Detectives
Narrator · 3 episodes
2024–
TV
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder
Leanne Fitz-Amobi · 12 episodes
2024–
TV
A Spy Among Friends
Lily Thomas · 6 episodes
2022
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Anna Maxwell Martin and where are they from?
Anna Maxwell Martin is 49 years old, born on May 10, 1977 in Beverley, Yorkshire, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Anna Maxwell Martin?
Anna Maxwell Martin is best known for roles in Philomena, Becoming Jane, The Personal History of David Copperfield.
How many movies has Anna Maxwell Martin been in?
Over a 22-year career (since 2004), Anna Maxwell Martin has appeared in 17 movies and 23 TV shows.
What was Anna Maxwell Martin's first movie?
The career of Anna Maxwell Martin began with Enduring Love (2004).
What is Anna Maxwell Martin's most recent movie or series?
Anna Maxwell Martin's most recent release is Heartstopper Forever, which premiered on July 14, 2026.
What TV shows has Anna Maxwell Martin appeared in?
On television, Anna Maxwell Martin has appeared in Doctor Who, Good Omens, And Then There Were None, Line of Duty.
Does Anna Maxwell Martin have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Anna Maxwell Martin's upcoming work includes: On the Edge (2027).
Anna Maxwell Martin
1977-05-10 · Beverley, Yorkshire, England, UK
Anna Maxwell Martin (born Anna Charlotte Martin; 10 May 1977), sometimes credited as Anna Maxwell-Martin, is an English actress. She won two British Academy Television Awards, for her portrayals of Esther Summerson in the BBC adaptation of Bleak House (2005) and N in the Channel 4 adaptation of Poppy Shakespeare (2008). She is also known for her roles as DCS Patricia Carmichael in BBC One crime drama Line of Duty (2019–2021) and Kelly Major in Code 404 (2020–2022). From 2016-2022, Martin starred in the BBC comedy Motherland, for which she was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Female Comedy Performance.
Martin's theatre work includes the role of Lyra Belacqua in the production of His Dark Materials (2003–2004) at the National Theatre.Anna Maxwell Martin, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.