Geraldine Somerville

Geraldine Somerville

57 · Born: May 19, 1967

2012
2001
1993
1991

Personal Details

BornMay 19, 1967 County Meath, Republic of Ireland

Biography

Geraldine Margaret Agnew-Somerville, a talented and accomplished Irish actress, made her mark on the entertainment industry with her captivating performances in various iconic roles. Born on May 19, 1967, she has been actively involved in the world of acting for several decades, leaving a lasting impression on audiences worldwide.

One of her most notable roles is that of Detective Sergeant Jane "Panhandle" Penhaligon in the critically acclaimed British television series Cracker. Her portrayal of this complex and intriguing character showcased her exceptional acting skills and ability to bring depth and nuance to her characters.

Moreover, Agnew-Somerville is perhaps best known for her role as Lily Potter in the beloved and globally successful Harry Potter film series. Her portrayal of the kind-hearted and courageous Lily, the mother of Harry Potter, has become an integral part of the franchise's legacy.

Throughout her illustrious career, Agnew-Somerville has consistently demonstrated her versatility and range as an actress, taking on a wide variety of roles and characters that have captivated audiences and earned her critical acclaim. Her dedication to her craft and her passion for storytelling have made her a beloved figure in the entertainment industry.

Career

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2023
Fair Play
Fair Play as Emily's Mother
{"id":269689,"title":"Gorka","year":"2023","character":"Tonya","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/gorka","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_269689.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_269689.jpg"},"released":1}
Gorka
Gorka as Tonya
{"id":141883,"title":"The Gentlemen","year":"2020","character":"Lady Pressfield","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-gentlemen","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2hc33h3qoq40.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2hc33h3qoq40.jpg"},"released":1}
2020
The Gentlemen
The Gentlemen as Lady Pressfield
{"id":143719,"title":"Christmas in the Highlands","year":"2019","character":"Lady McLeod","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/christmas-in-the-highlands","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_143719.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_143719.jpg"},"released":1}
2019
{"id":103832125,"title":"Kiss Me First","year":2018,"character":"Ruth Palmer","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/kiss-me-first","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5cti5du2eaj0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5cti5du2eaj0.jpg"},"released":1}
2018
Kiss Me First
Kiss Me First as Ruth Palmer
{"id":113804,"title":"The Hippopotamus","year":"2017","character":"Rebecca Logan","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-hippopotamus","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6dv0ahkkpcm0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6dv0ahkkpcm0.jpg"},"released":1}
2017
The Hippopotamus
The Hippopotamus as Rebecca Logan
{"id":113597,"title":"Goodbye Christopher Robin","year":"2017","character":"Lady O","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/goodbye-christopher-robin","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/71sffbour090.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/71sffbour090.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":103830007,"title":"Prime Suspect: Tennison","year":2017,"character":"Joyce Tennison","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/prime-suspect-tennison","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103830007.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103830007.jpg"},"released":1}
Prime Suspect: Tennison
Prime Suspect: Tennison as Joyce Tennison
{"id":104095,"title":"Kids in Love","year":"2016","character":"Linda","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/kids-in-love","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_104095.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_104095.jpg"},"released":1}
2016
{"id":1323,"title":"New Tricks","year":2015,"character":"Asst. Commissioner Cynthia Kline","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/new-tricks","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/7q2s6fvk6ef0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/7q2s6fvk6ef0.jpg"},"released":1}
2015
New Tricks
New Tricks as Asst. Commissioner Cynthia Kline
{"id":10262,"title":"Grace of Monaco","year":"2014","character":"Princess Antoinette","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/grace-of-monaco","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6gsq5k8k0no0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6gsq5k8k0no0.jpg"},"released":1}
2014
Grace of Monaco
Grace of Monaco as Princess Antoinette
{"id":16082,"title":"Automata","year":"2014","character":"Samantha","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/automata","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7bmdgj0it0a0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7bmdgj0it0a0.jpg"},"released":1}
Automata
Automata as Samantha
{"id":16694,"title":"The Riot Club","year":"2014","character":"Miles' Mother","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-riot-club","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6ruje05h8oi0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6ruje05h8oi0.jpg"},"released":1}
The Riot Club
The Riot Club as Miles' Mother
{"id":7336,"title":"Titanic","year":2012,"character":"Louisa, Countess of Manton","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/titanic-2012","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_7336.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_7336.jpg"},"released":1}
2012
Titanic
Titanic as Louisa, Countess of Manton
{"id":1722,"title":"Inspector George Gently","year":2012,"character":"Alethea Blackstone","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/inspector-george-gently","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_1722.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_1722.jpg"},"released":1}
Inspector George Gently
Inspector George Gently as Alethea Blackstone
{"id":5173,"title":"My Week with Marilyn","year":"2011","character":"Lady Jane Clark","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/my-week-with-marilyn","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_5173.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_5173.jpg"},"released":1}
2011
My Week with Marilyn
My Week with Marilyn as Lady Jane Clark
{"id":307,"title":"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2","year":"2011","character":"Lily Potter","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows-part-2","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/52k0obhh7p20.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/52k0obhh7p20.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":306,"title":"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1","year":"2010","character":"Lily Potter","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows-part-1","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7ibgnrsb65e0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7ibgnrsb65e0.jpg"},"released":1}
2010
{"id":2839,"title":"Survivors","year":2010,"character":"Fiona Douglas","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/survivors-2008","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3fspui07dtlg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3fspui07dtlg.jpg"},"released":1}
Survivors
Survivors as Fiona Douglas
{"id":305,"title":"Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince","year":"2009","character":"Lily Potter","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/harry-potter-and-the-half-blood-prince","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1es7bihe3s48.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1es7bihe3s48.jpg"},"released":1}
2009
{"id":103834812,"title":"The Children","year":2008,"character":"Sue","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/the-children","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103834812.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103834812.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
{"id":48277,"title":"Daphne","year":"2007","character":"Daphne Du Maurier","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/daphne","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_48277.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_48277.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
Daphne
Daphne as Daphne Du Maurier
{"id":48731,"title":"J.K. Rowling: A Year in the Life","year":"2007","character":"Lily Potter","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/jk-rowling-a-year-in-the-life","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_48731.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_48731.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":304,"title":"Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix","year":"2007","character":"Lily Potter","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/harry-potter-and-the-order-of-the-phoenix","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3jbs0vmc1cjg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3jbs0vmc1cjg.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":8120,"title":"The Inspector Lynley Mysteries","year":2007,"character":"DS Michelle Tate","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/the-inspector-lynley-mysteries","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8120.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8120.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":23970,"title":"Sixty Six","year":"2006","character":"Alice Barrie","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/sixty-six","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_23970.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_23970.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
Sixty Six
Sixty Six as Alice Barrie
{"id":303,"title":"Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire","year":"2005","character":"Lily Potter","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/harry-potter-and-the-goblet-of-fire","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6tjq80rg5750.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6tjq80rg5750.jpg"},"released":1}
2005
{"id":302,"title":"Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban","year":"2004","character":"Lily Potter","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/harry-potter-and-the-prisoner-of-azkaban","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/s8ujaq6g29k0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/s8ujaq6g29k0.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
{"id":53345,"title":"The Safe House","year":"2002","character":"Dr. Samantha Graham","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-safe-house","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_53345.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_53345.jpg"},"released":1}
2002
The Safe House
The Safe House as Dr. Samantha Graham
{"id":9391,"title":"Murder in Mind","year":2002,"character":"Angela Coates","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/murder-in-mind","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9391.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9391.jpg"},"released":1}
Murder in Mind
Murder in Mind as Angela Coates
{"id":4096,"title":"Gosford Park","year":"2001","character":"Louisa Stockbridge","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/gosford-park","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6emp5fp2al50.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6emp5fp2al50.jpg"},"released":1}
2001
Gosford Park
Gosford Park as Louisa Stockbridge
{"id":300,"title":"Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone","year":"2001","character":"Lily Potter","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/harry-potter-and-the-sorcerers-stone","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3ep1drne3svg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3ep1drne3svg.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":8200,"title":"Aristocrats","year":1999,"character":"Lady Emily Lennox","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/aristocrats","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8200.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8200.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
Aristocrats
Aristocrats as Lady Emily Lennox
{"id":57081,"title":"True Blue","year":"1996","character":"Ruth MacDonald","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/true-blue-1996","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_57081.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_57081.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
True Blue
True Blue as Ruth MacDonald
{"id":14725,"title":"Haunted","year":"1995","character":"Kate","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/haunted-1995","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_14725.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_14725.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
Haunted
Haunted as Kate
{"id":158452,"title":"Performance","year":"1994","character":"Ann Welch","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/performance-1994-3","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_158452.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_158452.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
Performance
Performance as Ann Welch
{"id":57448,"title":"A Business Affair","year":"1994","character":"Saleswoman","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/a-business-affair","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_57448.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_57448.jpg"},"released":1}
A Business Affair
A Business Affair as Saleswoman
{"id":58279,"title":"Romeo & Juliet","year":"1994","character":"Juliet","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/romeo-juliet-1994-1","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_58279.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_58279.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":8340,"title":"Cracker","year":1993,"character":"Jane 'Panhandle' Penhaligon","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/cracker","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8340.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8340.jpg"},"released":1}
1993
Cracker
Cracker as Jane 'Panhandle' Penhaligon
{"id":1384,"title":"Poirot","year":1993,"character":"Pauline Weatherby","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/poirot","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/onaeno3ui4c0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/onaeno3ui4c0.jpg"},"released":1}
Poirot
Poirot as Pauline Weatherby
{"id":9159,"title":"Close My Eyes","year":"1991","character":"Natalie's Boss","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/close-my-eyes","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_9159.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_9159.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
Close My Eyes
Close My Eyes as Natalie's Boss
{"id":268546,"title":"The Making of Gosford Park","year":"2002","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-making-of-gosford-park","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_268546.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_268546.jpg"},"released":1}
2002