Amanda Burton

Amanda Burton (born October 10, 1956 in Ballougry, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland) is an actress best known for her role as forensic pathologist Doctor (later Professor) Sam Ryan in the BBC crime drama series "Silent Witness" (from 1996). She left the series in 2004, saying that she did not want "to be forever associated with it".

Burton was the youngest of four daughters of a primary school headmaster. Some of her notable television appearances include "Brookside" (1982–86) and "Peak Practice" (1993–95). After "Silent Witness", Burton also took on the role of Prosecutor "Helen West" in a series based on Frances Fyfield's novels. She also played Aunt Polly in a 2003 remake of "Pollyanna". One of her most recent roles is as Commander Clare Blake in Lynda La Plante's drama "The Commander".

Amanda Burton's first marriage was to Jonathan Hartley (1977–1982). Until recently she was married to Swedish photographer Sven Arnstein. The couple have two children - Phoebe (born 1989) and Brid (born 1991) – and live in Wimbledon, London.

In July, 2006 her name was linked with politician David Blunkett, following the breakdown of her marriage, after Arnstein had an affair with a younger woman. [McIntyre, Sinead [http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/showbiz/showbiznews.html?in_article_id=393680&in_page_id=1766&in_a_source=&ito=1490 "Blunkett's dinner dates with Amanda Burton"] - Daily Mail - July 2, 2006 - Retrieved August 30, 2006]

Amanda got engaged to another photographer Stephen Colover in 2007. When confronted about a large engagement ring during a magazine interview for her newest series of "The Commander", she stated how happy she was with her new love.

elected filmography

*"Brookside" - 1982-1986 - Heather Haversham Huntingdon Black
*"Inspector Morse" - "The Settling of the Sun" - 1988 - Mirella Lunghi
*"Boon" - 1988-1989 - Margaret Daly
*"The Storyteller" - "Greek Myths" - 1990 - Aithra
*"A Casualty of War" - 1990 - Nicola
*"Medics" - "Jessica" - 1990 - Vikki
*"Van der Valk" - "Doctor Hoffmann's Children" - 1991 - Elly van Roekel
*"Stay Lucky" - "The Food of Love" - 1992 - Jane Higgs
*"Lovejoy" - "Kids" - 1992 - Bonnie Wright
*"Peak Practice" - 1993-1995 - Dr. Beth Glover/Kerruish
*"The Precious Blood" - 1996 - Rosie Willis
*"Silent Witness" - 1996-2004 - Sam Ryan
*"The Gift" - 1998 - Lynn
*"Forgotten" - 1999 - Rachel Monroe (alias Carla Hayden)
*"Little Bird" - 2000 - Rachel Lewis
*"The Whistle-Blower" - 2001 - Laura Tracey
*"Helen West" - 2002 - Helen West
*"Pollyanna" - 2003 - Aunt Polly
*"The Commander" - 2003-2007 - Commander Clare Blake
*"Miss Marple: Nemesis" - 2007 - Sister Clotilde

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