Rosie Cavaliero
Known for: Acting
British actress Rosie Cavaliero used her versatility to become one of the busiest performers in the television industry. Born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil,she relocated with her family to England as a child. She made her first screen appearance in the drama "Medics" (ITV, 1990-95). She spent the 1990s making guest appearances on television, most notably in a mutli-episdoe role on "Cold Feet" (ITV, 1997-2003). The numerous appearances finally paid off when she was cast as one of the leads in the sitcom "Eyes Down" (BBC, 2003-04). The show lasted only two seasons but it gave Cavaliero a calling card. The actress went on to star in the comedies "Feel the Force" (BBC, 2006) and "Jam and Jerusalem" (BBC, 2006-09), and appeared with Claire Foy in the miniseries "Little Dorrit" (BBC, 2008). She joined an all-star cast, including Mia Wasikowska and Michael Fassbener, in a critically acclaimed production of "Jane Eyre" (BBC, 2011), playing Grace Poole. She continued racking up credits, starring in the crime drama "Prey" (ITV, 2014-15), as Detective Sergeant Susan Reinhart, and landing recurring roles on "Hunderby" (Sky Atlantic, 2012-15) and "Unforgotten" (ITV, 2015- ). She mixed in a comedic role, playing opposite John Cleese and Alison Steadman in "Hold the Sunset" (BBC, 2018- ). She later joined Sheridan Smith for the drama "Cleaning Up" (ITV, 2019- ), before taking a role that gave her larger exposure in the United States. Cavaliero was cast as housekeeper Elizabeth Cordingley in "Gentleman Jack" (BBC/HBO, 2019- ). The series, starring Suranne Jones, 19th Century British landowner Anne Lister, who chronicled her life, including her lesbian romances, in a coded diary.
Filmography
Series
Midsomer Murders
Denise Fielding
1997
Series
Midsomer Murders
Judy Tyler
1997
Series
Death in Paradise
Ivy Marcel
2011
Series
Casualty
Carmel Ramsey
1986
Series
Call the Midwife
Tessie Anselm
2012
Series
Shameless
Jennie Taylor
2004
Series
Heartbeat
Sandra
1992
Series
Lewis
Karen Newman
2007
Series
Peak Practice
Rachel Adams
1993
Series
Peak Practice
Gwenda O'Keefe
1993
Series
The Bill
1984
Series
Inside No. 9
Kirstie
2014
Series
Inside No. 9
Self
2014
Series
Peep Show
Vicky
2003
Series
Unforgotten
Marion Kelsey
2015
Series
Ghosts
Fiona Legge
2019
Series
Bookish
Mrs. Dredge
2025
Series
KAOS
Prue
2024
Series
Lark Rise to Candleford
Bessie Mullins
2008
Series
Playhouse Presents
Maureen
2012
Series
Gentleman Jack
Elizabeth Cordingley
2019
Series
Man vs Baby
Pamela
2025
Film
Jane Eyre
Grace Poole
2011
Series
Cold Feet
Amy
1998
Series
Prey
DS Susan Reinhart
2014
Series
Friday Night Dinner
Jackie
2011
Series
Urban Myths
Dorothy L Sayers
2017
Series
The Cleaner
Marnie
2021
Film
That Christmas
Mrs. Beccles (voice)
2024
Series
Little Dorrit
Mrs. Plornish
2008
Series
Mandy
June
2020
Film
The Children Act
Marina Green
2018
Series
Amandaland
Claire
2025
Series
Mid Morning Matters with Alan Partridge
Rosie
2010
Film
Scoop
Pedestrian
2006
Series
Green Wing
Teacher
2004
Series
A Young Doctor's Notebook
Pelageya
2012
Series
Cleaning Up
Frances
2019
Series
Funny Woman
Aunty Marie Parker
2023
Series
Black Narcissus
Sister Briony
2020
Film
Breathe
Second Woman
2017
Series
Jam and Jerusalem
Kate Bales
2006
Series
Spy
Paula
2011
Series
Saxondale
Penny
2006
Series
Touching Evil
Yvonne Jackson
1997
Series
Crackanory
Various
2013
Series
The Crimson Petal and the White
2011
Series
The Witchfinder
Mrs. Jennings
2022
Series
The Enfield Haunting
Mrs. Hodgson
2015
Series
This Time with Alan Partridge
Rosie Whitter
2019
Series
Dr Terrible's House of Horrible
Shop Owner
2001
Series
Comedy Showcase
Louisa
2007
Series
Banana
2015
Series
The Inspector Alleyn Mysteries
Rose
1993
Series
Code 404
Superintendent Dennett
2020
Film
A Cock and Bull Story
Rachel
2005
Series
McCallum
1997
Series
Fairy Tales
Kendra
2008
Film
Vera Drake
Married Woman
2004
Series
On the Edge
Carol
2018
Series
Any Human Heart
Matron
2010
Series
Worzel Gummidge
Mrs Braithwaite
2019
Series
The Secret World of Michael Fry
Janine
2000
Film
Topsy-Turvy
Miss Monroe
1999
Series
Hold the Sunset
Wendy
2018
Series
Eyes Down
Christine McMurray
2003
Series
Full English
2012
Series
The Power of Parker
Diane
2023
Series
Hunderby
Hesther
2012
Series
The Job Lot
Denise Madden
2013
Series
It's Kevin
Various
2013
Series
Bellamy's People
2010
Film
Nativity!
Miss Rye
2009
Series
The Last Chancers
2004
Series
Dead Hot
Bonnie
2024
Film
The Understudy
Kirstie
2014
Film
Nativity 2: Danger in the Manger!
Miss Rye
2012
Series
Spoons
2005
Film
Blood Actually: A Murder, They Hope Mystery
Susan
2023
Film
Period Drama
Mrs. Fairfield
2023
Series
Pat & Cabbage
Helen
2013
Film
Christmas Carole
Jackie
2022
Film
The Catherine Tate Show: Nan's Christmas Carol
Mrs. Cratchit
2009
Film
The Catherine Tate Show: Nan's Christmas Carol
2009
Film
Kiss and Tell
Maggie Wallace
1996
Nurse
Graham's Mum
2015
Film
Friday Night Dinner: 10 Years and a Lovely Bit of Squirrel
Self
2021
Film
Things to Do Before You're 30
Rosie
2005
Ladies and Gentlemen
Louisa
2007
Feel the Force
2006
Film
Worzel Gummidge: Calliope Jane
Mrs Braithwaite
2021
Film
Joe Orton Laid Bare
Ensemble Cast
2017
The Secret World of Michael Fry
Janine
2000
Film
Coffee Wars
Mum
2023
Film
Professor Branestawm Returns
Professor Mary Oxford
2015
Best of Both Worlds
Francesca
2001
Film
The Love Box in Your Living Room
2022
Film
Beyond the Pole
Sandra
2010
Film
Worzel Gummidge: Twitchers
Mrs Braithwaite
2021
Film
An Evening with Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse
Mel
2015
Film
Harry & Paul's Story of the 2s
Miranda Richardson / Dawn Tinsley / Sheila Snoozecock / Karren Brady / Mel Giedroyc / Various
2014