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Amanda Burton is credited as a film actor. Amanda Burton was born on October 10, 1956 in Derry, United Kingdom. The age as of 2026 is 69. Schooling on record includes Manchester Metropolitan University.
My Take
I have enormous respect for Amanda Burton's career. The Derry-born actress has been a quiet anchor of British television for decades, from Brookside to Peak Practice to her long, defining run as the forensic pathologist in Silent Witness. What strikes me is her durability and restraint: she never traded on flash, instead building a reputation on intelligent, grounded characters who command the screen through composure rather than spectacle. That kind of dependable craft is undervalued, and I think actors like Burton are the connective tissue of a national drama tradition. She is, simply, a pro's pro.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Amanda Burton
- Name (Japanese)
- アマンダ・バートン
- Reading
- あまんだ・ばーとん
- Born
- October 10, 1956 (age 69)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Monkey
- Origin
- Derry, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- actor / film actor
2. Background
- University
- Manchester Metropolitan University
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amanda%20Burton
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q452326
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Amanda Burton born?
Born October 10, 1956 (age 69).
Where is Amanda Burton from?
Amanda Burton is from Derry, United Kingdom.
What does Amanda Burton do?
Amanda Burton works as actor, film actor.
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