Eve Best
Actress
Known for
One of the great British theater actresses, a two-time Olivier winner, with a notable career in film and television. She became established with the general public as Princess Rhaenys Targaryen, the 'Queen Who Never Was', in HBO's series 'House of the Dragon' (2022-present), the 'Game of Thrones' prequel. Earlier she had played Wallis Simpson in 'The King's Speech' (2010) and starred in the series 'Nurse Jackie' (2009-2015). British actress identified with theater and prestige fiction, recognized for her interpretive elegance and her range of characters of great authority.
Eve Best
Actress
One of the great British theater actresses, a two-time Olivier winner, with a notable career in film and television. She became established with the general public as Princess Rhaenys Targaryen, the 'Queen Who Never Was', in HBO's series 'House of the Dragon' (2022-present), the 'Game of Thrones' prequel. Earlier she had played Wallis Simpson in 'The King's Speech' (2010) and starred in the series 'Nurse Jackie' (2009-2015). British actress identified with theater and prestige fiction, recognized for her interpretive elegance and her range of characters of great authority.
TV Shows (21 titles)
Plays Dr. Eleanor O'Hara
Nurse Jackie
2009
Plays Anna Clayton
Stan Lee's Lucky Man
2016
Plays Princess Rhaenys Targaryen
House of the Dragon
2022
Plays Monica Chatwin
The Honourable Woman
2014
Plays Petra Mayler
The Shadow Line
2011
Plays Farah Dowling
Fate: The Winx Saga
2021
Plays Juliet Lonsdale
Wild Cherry
2025
Plays Ellen McGillvray
The Infinite Worlds of H.G. Wells
2001
Plays Sarah Cartwright
Vital Signs
2006
Plays Older Vanessa Bell
Life in Squares
2015
Plays Rosaline
Maryland
2023
Plays Roselyn Tyler
Lie with Me
2004
Plays Eleanor Shackleton
Shackleton
2002
Plays Yvonne Encanto
Up All Night
2011
Plays Natasha Bloom
Waking the Dead
2001
Plays Linda Philips
Prime Suspect
1991
Plays Carole Middleton
The Crown
2016
Plays Dolley Madison
Dolley Madison
2010
Plays Angelica Fanshawe
New Worlds
2014
Plays Anna
The Bill
1984
Plays Amanda Gibson
The Inspector Lynley Mysteries
2002
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Unity
Full Filmography 27
Wild Cherry
Juliet Lonsdale · 6 episodes
2025–
Such a Lovely Day
Annie
2023
Maryland
Rosaline · 3 episodes
2023–
House of the Dragon
Princess Rhaenys Targaryen
2022–
Fate: The Winx Saga
Farah Dowling
2021–
A Woman of No Importance
Mrs. Arbuthnot
2017
The Crown
Carole Middleton
2016–
Stan Lee's Lucky Man
Anna Clayton · 20 episodes
2016–
Life in Squares
Older Vanessa Bell · 3 episodes
2015–
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Eve Best and where are they from?
Eve Best is 55 years old, born on July 31, 1971 in Ladbroke Grove, London, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Eve Best?
Eve Best is best known for roles in The King's Speech, The Challenger Disaster, Unity.
How many movies has Eve Best been in?
Over a 25-year career (since 2001), Eve Best has appeared in 6 movies and 21 TV shows.
What was Eve Best's first movie?
The career of Eve Best began with Brilliant! (2001).
What is Eve Best's most recent movie or series?
Eve Best's most recent release is Wild Cherry, which premiered on November 15, 2025.
What TV shows has Eve Best appeared in?
On television, Eve Best has appeared in House of the Dragon, The Crown, Fate: The Winx Saga, Nurse Jackie.
Eve Best
1971-07-31 · Ladbroke Grove, London, England, UK
Eve Best (born Emily Best; 31 July 1971) is an English actress, best known for her roles as Dr. O'Hara in the Showtime television series Nurse Jackie, as Wallis Simpson in the 2010 film The King's Speech, and Dolley Madison in the 2011 American Experience television special about that First Lady.Eve Best, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.