Samantha Spiro
Known for
A British actress from London, Samantha Spiro is an acclaimed stage performer and a familiar television face. A two-time Olivier Award winner, she is known on screen for the sitcom 'Grandma's House' (2010), the period drama 'Sex Education' (2019) and 'Game of Thrones' (2011), where she played Melessa Tarly, and appeared in the film 'Me Before You' (2016). A warm, sharp character actress equally at home in comedy and drama, the English performer has built a respected career rooted in the theatre and extended across British television.
Samantha Spiro
23 Movies
30 Series
A British actress from London, Samantha Spiro is an acclaimed stage performer and a familiar television face. A two-time Olivier Award winner, she is known on screen for the sitcom 'Grandma's House' (2010), the period drama 'Sex Education' (2019) and 'Game of Thrones' (2011), where she played Melessa Tarly, and appeared in the film 'Me Before You' (2016). A warm, sharp character actress equally at home in comedy and drama, the English performer has built a respected career rooted in the theatre and extended across British television.
Movies
Plays Josie Clark
Me Before You
2016
Plays Esther Rantzen
One Life
2023
Plays Martha Tabram
From Hell
2001
Plays Edith Frank (voice)
Where Is Anne Frank
2021
Plays Nicole
Hard Truths
2024
Plays Beaver (voice)
Narnia: The Magician's Nephew
2027
Plays Mrs Felix
Horrible Histories: The Movie — Rotten Romans
2019
Plays Pamela
Agatha and the Truth of Murder
2018
Plays Judith
Something Else
Plays Michelle
Hoard
2024
Plays Edith Paper
Carnage: Swallowing the Past
2017
Plays Roz Jacobs
Pops
2021
Plays Mrs Erlynne
Lady Windermere's Fan
2018
Plays Lady Macbeth
Macbeth - Live at Shakespeare's Globe
2014
Plays Red Lady (voice)
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
2002
Plays WPC Foster
Beyond Bedlam
1994
Plays Barbara Windsor
Cor, Blimey!
2000
Plays Mary
A Battle in Waterloo
2019
TV Shows
Plays Maureen Groff
Sex Education
2019
Plays Auntie Liz
Grandma's House
2010
Plays DI Vivien Friend
Murder Investigation Team
2003
Plays Christine
Still Up
2023
Plays Kate
Semi-Detached
2020
Plays Pro Green
Bad Education
2012
Plays Katie
Double Income, No Kids Yet
2001
Plays Liza Epstein
Ridley Road
2021
Plays Detective Taylor
London Spy
2015
Plays Joy Massey
Ragdoll
2021
Plays Sylvia
Plebs
2013
Plays Ann Venables
After You've Gone
2007
Plays Sue
Inside No. 9
2014
Plays Jeffina
Coupling
2000
Plays Melessa Tarly
Game of Thrones
2011
Plays Hazran
Doctor Who
2005
Plays Bertha
The Larkins
2021
Plays Birgit
Tracey Ullman's Show
2016
Plays Grace Calthorpe
Call the Midwife
2012
Plays Tina Collins
Doc Martin
2004
Plays Rebecca
Porters
2017
Plays Yvonne Wiley
Beyond Paradise
2023
Plays Penny
The Other Half
2022
Plays Phyllis Cuttle
Midsomer Murders
1997
Plays Belinda Rayford
Vera
2011
Plays Nurse Sally
Missing You
2025
Plays Bigoted Woman
Not Going Out
2006
Plays Lydia Bartlett
Only Child
2024
Plays Audrey Hepburn
Psychobitches
2013
Plays Mary Whitehouse / Judy Garland
Playhouse Presents
2012
Latest Trailers
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Hard Truths
Full Filmography
The Beatles: Ringo
Gracie
2028
Film
Narnia: The Magician's Nephew
Beaver (voice)
2027
Film
Scope
Fiona
2025
Film
Missing You
Nurse Sally · 1 episode
2025–
TV
Hard Truths
Nicole
2024
Film
Only Child
Lydia Bartlett · 1 episode
2024–
TV
Hoard
Michelle
2024
Film
Inside No. 9
Sue · 1 episode
2022–2023
TV
Still Up
Christine · 8 episodes
2023
TV
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Samantha Spiro and where are they from?
Samantha Spiro is 58 years old, born on June 20, 1968 in Mill Hill, London, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Samantha Spiro?
Samantha Spiro is best known for roles in Me Before You, From Hell, One Life.
How many movies has Samantha Spiro been in?
Over a 32-year career (since 1994), Samantha Spiro has appeared in 23 movies and 30 TV shows.
What was Samantha Spiro's first movie?
The career of Samantha Spiro began with Beyond Bedlam (1994).
What is Samantha Spiro's most recent movie or series?
Samantha Spiro's most recent release is Scope, which premiered on October 17, 2025.
What TV shows has Samantha Spiro appeared in?
On television, Samantha Spiro has appeared in Game of Thrones, Sex Education, Doctor Who, Midsomer Murders.
Does Samantha Spiro have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Samantha Spiro's upcoming work includes: Narnia: The Magician's Nephew (2027), The Beatles: Ringo (2028).
Samantha Spiro
1968-06-20 · Mill Hill, London, England, UK
Samantha Spiro (born 20 June 1968) is an English actress and singer. She played Barbara Windsor in the stage play Cleo, Camping, Emmanuelle and Dick and the television films Cor, Blimey! and Babs, D.I. Vivien Friend in M.I.T.: Murder Investigation Team, Melessa Tarly in the HBO series Game of Thrones, and Maureen Groff in Sex Education. She has won two Laurence Olivier Awards.Samantha Spiro, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.