Claire Rushbrook, 1971
Actors · August 25, 1971
Claire Rushbrook
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Claire Rushbrook is 54 years old, born August 25, 1971 in United Kingdom · Virgo.
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About
Claire Rushbrook broke through with a role in Mike Leigh's Secrets & Lies, then became a fixture in British TV. Born in 1971, the English actress is best known for playing Rae's mum in My Mad Fat Diary (2013–2015). Her filmography spans indie dramas (Ammonite, Enola Holmes) to prestige crime series (Whitechapel). A Virgo born in August, she brings precise, understated intensity to every role.
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Biography
Claire Rushbrook broke through in Mike Leigh's Secrets & Lies (1996), playing Roxanne—a role that anchored her career in art-house British cinema. She went on to lead ensemble dramas including The Sins (2000) and the sitcom Linda Green (2001–02), establishing herself as a reliable character actor across genres. Her most recognizable role came as Linda Earl-Bouchtat—Rae's mum—in the cult comedy-drama My Mad Fat Diary (2013–2015), where she brought maternal warmth and dry humour to a show about teenage mental health. Rushbrook continued with prestige work: the crime procedural Whitechapel (2009–2013), the wartime drama Home Fires (2015–16), and indie films including the Saoirse Ronan vehicle Ammonite (2020) and the Sherlock spin-off Enola Holmes (2020). Born 25 August 1971 in England, Rushbrook is a Virgo—a sign associated with precision and restraint, traits visible in her measured, naturalistic performances. As an actor, she works across film, television, and prestige projects, moving fluidly between lead and supporting roles. Her career reflects post-1990s British cinema's turn toward character-driven realism and ensemble storytelling.
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Trivia
- Rushbrook's breakout role in Secrets & Lies (1996) was directed by Mike Leigh, a touchstone of British independent filmmaking.
- She played Rae's mother in My Mad Fat Diary, a cult comedy-drama that ran for three seasons (2013–2015).
- Her filmography includes two 2020 releases—Ammonite and Enola Holmes—within the same year.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Master Teacher
33 is 6 amplified. Caretakers operating at scale; rare among entertainers, more common among educators and activists.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Isa BrionesRabbit · 1999
- Brian GutiérrezGoat · 2003
- RockyRabbit · 1999
- Pop SmokeRabbit · 1999
- Rob KardashianRabbit · 1987
CHALLENGING
- PinkPantheressSnake · 2001
- Taylor Swift
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Frequently asked
- How old is Claire Rushbrook?
- Claire Rushbrook is 54 years old (born August 25, 1971).
- When is Claire Rushbrook's birthday?
- Claire Rushbrook was born on August 25, 1971.
- What is Claire Rushbrook's zodiac sign?
- Claire Rushbrook is a Virgo, born August 25, 1971.
- What is Claire Rushbrook's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Claire Rushbrook was born in 1971, the year of the Metal Pig.
- Where is Claire Rushbrook from?
- Claire Rushbrook is from United Kingdom.
- What does Claire Rushbrook do?
- Claire Rushbrook is a actor.
- Is Claire Rushbrook still alive?
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