Amanda Root Biography: Age, Husband, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Movies & TV Shows

Amanda Root is a distinguished English actress celebrated for her nuanced and emotionally resonant performances in period dramas, classic adaptations, and contemporary television.

With a career spanning over four decades, she is best known for her iconic portrayal of Anne Elliot in the 1995 BBC adaptation of Jane Austen‘s Persuasion, alongside memorable roles in The Forsyte Saga, Jane Eyre, and recent projects like The Sixth Commandment and Vera.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Amanda Root
• Stage Name: Amanda Root
• Born: March 22, 1963
• Age: 63 years old
• Birthplace: Chelmsford, Essex, England
• Nationality: British
• Ethnicity: British
• Occupation: Actress
• Height: Unknown
• Religion: Christianity
• Parents: Ken Root and Maureen Root
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Nawtej Dosangh
• Children: None
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $3 million USD

Early Life and Education

Amanda Root was born on March 22, 1963 in Chelmsford, Essex, England, to parents Ken Root, an accountant, and Maureen Root, who had participated in amateur dramatic productions as a child. She does not have any siblings.

She grew up in nearby Colchester in a supportive middle-class family that encouraged her artistic ambitions.

She attended Philip Morant School and College in Colchester, where she studied drama at O Level and joined the Essex Youth Theatre as a teenager. She trained professionally at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in London.

Both parents were highly supportive of her decision to pursue acting. Her religion is Christianity.

Career

Amanda Root began her professional acting career in 1983 at the Leeds Playhouse, appearing as Essie in George Bernard Shaw‘s The Devil’s Disciple. She quickly established herself on the British stage before transitioning to screen work.

Her breakthrough came with the starring role as Anne Elliot in the acclaimed 1995 BBC television film Persuasion, which earned her widespread recognition for its subtle and heartfelt performance.

She has since delivered strong supporting and lead roles in major productions including Jane Eyre (1996), The Forsyte Saga (2002), The Iron Lady (2011), Summerland (2020), The Sixth Commandment (2023), and Professor T.

On television, she has appeared in Dalgliesh, The Capture, Wolf Hall, and the penultimate episode of Vera (2025) as Deena Corbridge.

Upcoming projects include Lazarus (as Margot MacIntyre) and Britain Under the Nazis: The Forgotten Occupation (as Winifred Harvey). Root has also worked as a voice actress for children’s programmes early in her career and continues to balance stage, film, and television work with quiet dedication into 2026.

Social Media

Amanda Root does not have a social media account.

Personal Life

Amanda Root, 63 years old, is married to Nawtej Dosangh. There are no publicly known past relationships detailed beyond her current marriage.

She has no children. She has kept her personal life very private throughout her career, focusing primarily on her professional work and avoiding the spotlight outside of her acting roles. She is happily married and not engaged to anyone else. Her height is Unknown.

Net Worth

Amanda Root‘s net worth is estimated at $3 million USD. She earns income primarily through her extensive acting career in television series, films, and theatre productions, along with residuals from iconic roles such as Persuasion and long-running projects in British television and international streaming.

Filmography

• Persuasion (1995, as Anne Elliot)
• Jane Eyre (1996)
• The Forsyte Saga (2002)
• The Iron Lady (2011)
• Summerland (2020)
• The Sixth Commandment (2023)
• Vera (2025, as Deena Corbridge)
• Professor T
• Dalgliesh
• The Capture
• Wolf Hall (as Abbess Zouche)
• Lazarus (as Margot MacIntyre, upcoming)