Best known as Mafalda Hopkirk in the Harry Potter films, June in The Iron Lady, and Mrs. Bumble in Call the Midwife.
Films
- The Merry Wives of WindsorMistress Quickly2018
- The Iron LadyJune2011
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2Mafalda Hopkirk2011
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1Mafalda Hopkirk2010
TV shows
- Call the MidwifeMrs. Bumble2016
- BenidormJanice2007
- EastEndersTina Baker2005
- The BillVarious characters1991–2000
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About Samantha Spiro
Samantha Spiro is a British actress with a career spanning over three decades across stage, film, and television. She is best known for her role as Mafalda Hopkirk in the Harry Potter sequels and for appearances in popular television series such as Call the Midwife and EastEnders.
FAQs
What is Samantha Spiro best known for?
She is best known to film audiences for playing Mafalda Hopkirk in the Harry Potter films, and to television viewers for roles in Call the Midwife and EastEnders.
Has Samantha Spiro won any awards?
She is a highly regarded stage actress and was nominated for the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her performance in ‘The Boy Friend’ (2017).
What is Samantha Spiro’s age?
She was born in 1968, making her in her mid-50s as of 2024.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026