Leanne Best
Biography
Leanne Best, born on June 15, 1979, is a talented English actress renowned for her diverse roles across television and film. She honed her craft at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts and currently resides in southwest London.
Best gained significant recognition for her portrayal of Jane Cobden in the acclaimed BBC series Ripper Street. She further captivated audiences as Celia Donnelly in the atmospheric drama Fortitude, and she took on the iconic title role in the 2014 film The Woman in Black 2: Angel of Death. Additionally, she made her mark in the Star Wars universe, featuring as Min Sakul in the blockbuster Star Wars: The Force Awakens, released in 2015.
In more recent endeavors, Best appeared in the popular ITV comedy series Cold Feet in September 2016, where she played the character Tina Reynolds. Her impressive resume also includes a notable role in the gripping police drama Line of Duty, specifically in its third series. With her dynamic performances and engaging presence, Leanne Best continues to be a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
Filmography
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Salting the Battlefield
2014
Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool
2017 • Eileen
Our Kid
2023 • Sarah
Raging Grace
2023 • Katherine
Little Joe
2019
Native
2018 • Awan
Bolan's Shoes
2023 • Penny / Sadie
Sebastian (2024)
2024
Black Dog (2023)
2023 • Dog Lady
Babs
2017 • Rose Deeks
Four Lives
2022 • Kate
The Outcast
2015
G'wed
2024 • Jodie
The Walk-In
2022 • Alison
Close to Me
2021 • Anna
Insomnia (2024)
2024 • Phoebe
Home Fires
2015 • Teresa Fenchurch
I Am...
2019 • Ava
Young Wallander
2020 • Frida Rask