Known for Mitzeee Minniver in Hollyoaks, Helen Alderson in All Creatures Great and Small, and Oscar-winning short The Silent Child.
Films
- The Silent ChildLibby (also writer)2017
TV shows
- All Creatures Great and SmallHelen Alderson2020–
- CasualtyAmber Kay2015
- The Last LetterYoung Woman2014
- Hollyoaks LaterMitzeee Minniver2012
- HollyoaksMitzeee Minniver2011–2013, 2015–2016
- Holby CitySophie2010
- DoctorsJessica Bostock2008
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About Rachel Shenton
Rachel Shenton is a British actress and writer, best known for her roles in Hollyoaks and All Creatures Great and Small. She won an Academy Award for the live action short film The Silent Child, which she co-wrote and starred in.
FAQs
What is Rachel Shenton best known for?
She is best known for playing Mitzeee Minniver in Hollyoaks and Helen Alderson in the BBC series All Creatures Great and Small, as well as winning an Oscar for the short film The Silent Child.
Did Rachel Shenton win an Oscar?
Yes, she won the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film in 2018 for The Silent Child, which she wrote and starred in.
Who is Rachel Shenton married to?
She is married to actor and director Chris Overton, who directed The Silent Child.
What role does Rachel Shenton play in All Creatures Great and Small?
She plays Helen Alderson, the strong-willed and kind-hearted daughter of farmer John Alderson.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026