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Geraldine Somerville, born Geraldine Margaret Agnew-Somerville on May 19, 1967, is an Irish actress whose career is marked by her commanding presence in crime dramas and fantasy epics. Her portrayal of Detective Sergeant Jane "Panhandle" Penhaligon in the gritty series Cracker exemplifies her ability to navigate complex, morally ambiguous roles with authority. Equally notable is her transformation into Lily Potter, the mother of the titular wizard in the Harry Potter film franchise, where she brings warmth and depth to the character, grounding the fantastical narrative in human emotion.
The roles that explain the career.
22 credits across 1 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Fair Play | Emily's Mother | Film |
| 2020 | The Gentlemen | Lady Pressfield | Film |
| 2017 | Goodbye Christopher Robin | Lady O | Film |
| 2014 | The Riot Club | Miles' Mother | Film |
| 2014 | Automata | Samantha | Film |
| 2014 | Grace of Monaco | Princess Antoinette | Film |
| 2011 | My Week with Marilyn | Lady Jane Clark | Film |
| 2009 | Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince | Lily Potter | Film |
| 2008 | The Children | Sue | Film |
| 2007 | J.K. Rowling: A Year in the Life | Lily Potter (archival footage) | Film |
| 2007 | Daphne | Daphne Du Maurier | Film |
| 2006 | Sixty Six | Alice Barrie | Film |
| 2004 | Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban | Lily Potter | Film |
| 2002 | The Safe House | Dr. Samantha Graham | Film |
| 2001 | Gosford Park | Louisa Stockbridge | Film |
| 1999 | Aristocrats | Lady Emily Lennox | TV |
| 1996 | True Blue | Ruth MacDonald | Film |
| 1995 | Haunted | Kate | Film |
| 1994 | A Business Affair | Saleswoman | Film |
| 1993 | Cracker | Jane 'Panhandle' Penhaligon | TV |
| 1991 | The Black Velvet Gown | Biddy Millican | Film |
| 1991 | Close My Eyes | Natalie's Boss | Film |
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