Rosie Cavaliero
Born: 1967-11-27 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Known For: Acting
Biography
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
2025
- Bookish as Mrs. Dredge
2024
- That Christmas as Mrs. Beccles (voice)
- KAOS as Prue
- Dead Hot as Bonnie
2023
- Coffee Wars as Mum
- The Power of Parker as Diane
- Period Drama as Mrs. Fairfield
- Funny Woman as Aunty Marie Parker
- Blood Actually: A Murder, They Hope Mystery as Susan
2022
- The Love Box in Your Living Room
- Christmas Carole as Jackie
- The Witchfinder as Mrs. Jennings
2021
- The Cleaner as Marnie
- Worzel Gummidge: Twitchers as Mrs Braithwaite
- Worzel Gummidge: Calliope Jane as Mrs Braithwaite
- Friday Night Dinner: 10 Years and a Lovely Bit of Squirrel as Herself
2020
- Mandy as June
- Black Narcissus as Sister Briony
- Code 404 as Superintendent Dennett
2019
- Ghosts as Fiona Legge
- Gentleman Jack as Elizabeth Cordingley
- This Time with Alan Partridge as Rosie Whitter
- Cleaning Up as Frances
- Worzel Gummidge as Mrs Braithwaite
2018
- The Children Act as Marina Green
- On the Edge as Carol
- Hold the Sunset as Wendy
2017
- Urban Myths as Dorothy L Sayers
- Breathe as Second Woman
- Joe Orton Laid Bare as Ensemble Cast
2015
- Unforgotten as Marion Kelsey
- Professor Branestawm Returns as Professor Mary Oxford
- Banana
- An Evening with Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse as Mel
- The Enfield Haunting as Mrs. Hodgson
- Nurse as Graham's Mum
2014
- Inside No. 9 as Kirstie
- Prey as DS Susan Reinhart
- Harry & Paul's Story of the 2s as Miranda Richardson / Dawn Tinsley / Sheila Snoozecock / Karren Brady / Mel Giedroyc / Various
2013
- Crackanory as Various
- It's Kevin as Various
- The Job Lot
- Pat & Cabbage as Helen
2012
- Call the Midwife as Tessie Anselm
- Playhouse Presents
- A Young Doctor's Notebook as Pelageya
- Nativity 2: Danger in the Manger! as Miss Rye
- Hunderby as Hesther
- Full English
2011
- Death in Paradise as Ivy Marcel
- Friday Night Dinner as Jackie
- The Crimson Petal and the White
- Jane Eyre as Grace Poole
- Spy as Paula
2010
- Mid Morning Matters with Alan Partridge as Rosie
- Any Human Heart as Matron
- Bellamy's People
2009
- Nativity! as Miss Rye
- Beyond the Pole as Sandra
- The Catherine Tate Show: Nan's Christmas Carol as Mrs. Cratchit
2008
- Lark Rise to Candleford as Bessie Mullins
- Little Dorrit as Mrs. Plornish
- Fairy Tales as Kendra
2007
- Lewis
- Comedy Showcase as Louisa
2006
- Scoop as Pedestrian
- Saxondale as Penny
- Jam and Jerusalem as Kate Bales
- Feel the Force
2005
- Things to Do Before You're 30 as Rosie
- A Cock and Bull Story as Rachel
- Spoons
2004
- Shameless as Jennie Taylor
- Green Wing as Teacher
- Vera Drake as Married Woman
- The Last Chancers
2001
- Dr. Terrible's House of Horrible as Shop Owner
2000
- The Secret World of Michael Fry as Janine
- The Secret World of Michael Fry as Janine
1999
- Topsy-Turvy as Miss Monroe
1998
1997
- Midsomer Murders as Denise Fielding
- Where the Heart Is as Sarah Ponting
- McCallum
1996
- Kiss and Tell as Maggie Wallace
1995
1993
- Peak Practice as Rachel Adams
- The Inspector Alleyn Mysteries as Rose
1992
- Heartbeat as Sandra
1986
- Casualty as Carmel Ramsey