Rachael Stirling Biography

Rachael Stirling is an English actor, best known for her critically acclaimed work in series such as ‘The Bletchley Circle’ and ‘Tipping the Velvet.’ Born and raised in London, she was introduced to the entertainment industry pretty early, due to her father, theater producer Archie Sterling. Following her high-school graduation, she enrolled at the ‘University of Edinburgh’ to study BA in art history. She began her career doing professional theater. In the mid-1990s, she played key roles in some highly sought-after plays, such as ‘Othello,’ ‘Dancing at Lughnasa,’ and ‘The Odd Couple.’ In 1998, she made her film debut with the supporting role of ‘Clare Knowles’ in the comedy film titled ‘Still Crazy.’ However, she did not have a successful film career. Over the next 2 decades, she appeared in films such as ‘Complicity,’ ‘Freeze Frame,’ and ‘The Truth.’ Her TV career, however, moved at a much better pace. In 2000, after receiving a huge TV break with the series ‘In the Beginning,’ she appeared in series such as ‘Women in Love,’ ‘Boy Meets Girl,’ and ‘The Bletchley Circle.’