Born 1967 (age 58) · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Appears in 97 titles

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

Scoop
6.6
Scoop
2006
as Pedestrian
Jane Eyre
7.2
Jane Eyre
2011
as Grace Poole
Breathe
7.4
Breathe
2017
as Second Woman
The Children Act
6.6
The Children Act
2018
as Marina Green
That Christmas
7.2
That Christmas
2024
as Mrs. Beccles (voice)
Vera Drake
7.2
Vera Drake
2004
as Married Woman
Nativity!
6.4
Nativity!
2009
as Miss Rye
Topsy-Turvy
6.6
Topsy-Turvy
1999
as Miss Monroe
A Cock and Bull Story
6.2
A Cock and Bull Story
2005
as Rachel
Nativity 2: Danger in the Manger!
5.5
Nativity 2: Danger in the Manger!
2012
as Miss Rye
Christmas Carole
6.3
Christmas Carole
2022
as Jackie
Things to Do Before You're 30
The Catherine Tate Show: Nan's Christmas Carol
Kiss and Tell
5.7
Kiss and Tell
1996
as Maggie Wallace
Coffee Wars
5.6
Coffee Wars
2023
as Mum
Blood Actually: A Murder, They Hope Mystery
Beyond the Pole
5.3
Beyond the Pole
2010
as Sandra
Period Drama
7.0
Period Drama
2023
as Mrs. Fairfield