Andrea Lowe

Andrea Lowe, born on May 1, 1975, is a talented English actress renowned for her diverse contributions to stage and screen. She began her theatrical journey at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre, where she performed in Harold Pinter's classic, The Birthday Party, showcasing her early promise. In 1993, Lowe made her film debut in The Token King, a musical comedy drama set in a Nottingham high school, sharing the screen with Samantha Morton.

Lowe's career spans a variety of notable television roles. She portrayed Lady Eleanor Luke, a fictional mistress of Henry VIII, in two episodes of the acclaimed series The Tudors. Her compelling performance as Vicky in the 2009 TV film The Unloved earned her significant recognition. However, she is perhaps best known for her portrayal of Annie Cabbot in the ITV crime drama DCI Banks, which aired from 2011 to 2016, following her appearance in the pilot episode, DCI Banks: Aftermath, in 2010.

In addition to her television work, Lowe graced the West End stage in 2016, starring alongside Jenny Seagrove and Jason Merrells in Alan Ayckbourn's How the Other Half Loves at the Duke of York's Theatre. Andrea Lowe continues to captivate audiences with her versatile acting skills and dedication to her craft.