Draft:Steph de Whalley
Steph de Whalley | |
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| Born | Stephanie-Jane de Whalley |
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| Known for | Anita Benn in Doctor Who |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | https://www.stephdewhalley.com/ |
Stephanie-Jane de Whalley is a British actress, director, and production assistant known for portraying Anita Benn in Doctor Who, which was her first major film and TV role.
Life and career
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Personal life
[edit]She has two children. The youngest was born in 2024.[1]
Filmography
[edit]| † | Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released |
As actor
[edit]Short films
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Magda's Lesbian Love - MLL | Tracey | Credited as Stephanie de Whalley |
| 2014 | The Luka State: 30 Minute Break | Girl | Uncredited |
| 2016 | Peter, a Round Friend | Christine | Credited as Stephanie de Whalley |
| 2017 | Jak the Lad | Florence | |
| TBA | Chasing Adonis † | Woman in Park |
Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | The Great Ecstasy of Robert Carmichael | Siobhan | Credited as Stephanie de Whalley |
| 2014 | 50 Kisses | Ava | "Poster Boy" segment; credited as Stephanie de Whalley |
| 2019 | Cyber Bride | Julie | Credited as Stephanie de Whalley |
| 2024 | Midnight Taxi | American Woman Passenger |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2024–2025 | Doctor Who | Anita Benn | 2 episodes; "Joy to the Word" and "The Reality War" |
| Doctor Who: Unleashed | Herself | 2 episodes; "Joy to the Word" and "The Reality War" |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2012 | Forza Horizon | N/A | Motion-capture |
| 2017 | Star Citizen | ||
| 2020 | Bunkers & Badasses |
| Title | Venue |
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| Magic Goes Wrong | West End |
| We're Going on a Bear Hunt | UK Tour / Little Angel |
| Issy, Boss & Fractal | Fuel Theatre |
| Everything By My Side | LIFT / Southbank Centre |
| How to Hide a Lion | UK Tour / Polka Theatre |
| The Importance of Being Earnest | York Mansion House and UK Tour |
| The Green Ship | UK Tour / Librarian Theatre |
| The Tap Dancing Mermaid | UK Tour / Tiny & Tall |
| R.I.P. | King's Head Theatre |
| In His Image | Hampstead Theatre Studio |
Theatre
[edit]| Title | Venue |
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| Spy Movie: The Play! | UK Tour / Norwich Playhouse |
| Peter Pan Goes Wrong | West End, UK Tour and Latvia |
| Wuthering Heights | Wise Children / NYC & US. Tour |
| Jack & the Beanstalk | Chatham Theatre / Jordan Productions |
| Usagi Yojimbo | Southwark Playhouse |
| Splinters of Light | Edinburgh Fringe Festival |
DYCP Projects (Arts Council England)
[edit]| Title | Venue |
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| Noah's Flood | Slung Low |
| The Play That Goes Wrong | West End |
| A Taste of Honey | Royal Exchange, Manchester |
| The Night Before Christmas | Polka Theatre |
As production assistant
[edit]| Year | Title | Notes |
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| 2016 | The Listener | Short film; credited as Stephanie de Whalley |
References
[edit]- ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2025-06-29.
- ^ "Anita Benn | Explore the Whoniverse | Doctor Who". www.doctorwho.tv. Archived from the original on 2025-06-02. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
- ^ "Doctor Who's Anita story is utterly heartbreaking | Radio Times". www.radiotimes.com. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
- ^ a b c d "Home". Steph de Whalley. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
- ^ a b c "Steph de Whalley". Chicago TARDIS. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
- ^ Invisible Cabaret (2021-01-12). Steph De Whalley on Her First West End Job in 2020 - The Invisible Cabaret Podcast. Retrieved 2025-06-30 – via YouTube.