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.
Acted in 92
2020s
- 2025
- 2024
- 2023
Blood Actually: A Murder, They Hope Mystery
Susan
Period Drama
Mrs. Fairfield
The Power of Parker
Diane · 6 episodes
Coffee Wars
Mum
- 2022
Christmas Carole
Jackie
The Love Box in Your Living Room
Movie
The Witchfinder
Mrs. Jennings · 2 episodes
- 2021
Worzel Gummidge: Calliope Jane
Mrs Braithwaite
Worzel Gummidge: Twitchers
Mrs Braithwaite
- 2020
Black Narcissus
Sister Briony · 3 episodes
Code 404
Superintendent Dennett · 18 episodes
2010s
- 2019
Worzel Gummidge
Mrs Braithwaite · 5 episodes
Cleaning Up
Frances · 6 episodes
- 2018
On the Edge
Carol · 1 episode
Hold the Sunset
Wendy · 12 episodes
- 2017
Joe Orton Laid Bare
Ensemble Cast
- 2015
Professor Branestawm Returns
Professor Mary Oxford
An Evening with Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse
Mel
The Enfield Haunting
Mrs. Hodgson · 3 episodes
- 2014
Harry & Paul's Story of the 2s
Miranda Richardson / Dawn Tinsley / Sheila Snoozecock / Karren Brady / Mel Giedroyc / Various
The Understudy
Kirstie
- 2013
Crackanory
Various · 6 episodes
Pat & Cabbage
Helen · 6 episodes
The Job Lot
Denise Madden · 1 episode
It's Kevin
Various · 3 episodes
- 2012
Nativity 2: Danger in the Manger!
Miss Rye
Full English
TV
- 2011
Spy
Paula · 17 episodes
- 2010
Beyond the Pole
Sandra
Bellamy's People
TV
2000s
- 2009
The Catherine Tate Show: Nan's Christmas Carol
Mrs. Cratchit
- 2008
- 2007
Comedy Showcase
Louisa · 1 episode
- 2006
- 2005
Spoons
TV
Things to Do Before You're 30
Rosie
- 2004
The Last Chancers
TV
- 2003
Coming Up
Linda · 1 episode
Eyes Down
Christine McMurray · 15 episodes
- 2001
Dr Terrible's House of Horrible
Shop Owner · 1 episode
- 2000
The Secret World of Michael Fry
Janine · 2 episodes
1990s
- 1999
- 1998
- 1997
Touching Evil
Yvonne Jackson · 1 episode
McCallum
TV
- 1996
Kiss and Tell
Maggie Wallace
- 1993
- 1992
