Amanda Hillwood - Actor Profile

Amanda Hillwood

Acting
Updated: Apr 19, 2026
5Total Films
7.0 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 26, 1957
Birth Place: UK

About Amanda Hillwood

Hillwood is the daughter of Mark and Angela Smith (née Angela Hill-Wood, granddaughter of Sir Samuel Hill-Wood, 1st Baronet).Through her mother, she is a descendant of James Hamilton, 5th Duke of Hamilton, and thus, due to the special remainder of that title, is distantly in line for the Duke of Hamilton. Hillwood is best known for her roles as Lyn Turtle in the BBC TV series A Very Peculiar Practice and as Doctor Grayling Russell in the TV series Inspector Morse. She is married to Canadian American actor Matt Frewer (best known for playing the title role in Max Headroom). They have one daughter. Hillwood divides her time between Frewer in Malibu, California, and the Gatineau Hills of Quebec.

Amanda Hillwood Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Amanda Hillwood reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 5 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Amanda Hillwood's work falls within the Action genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 20% of Amanda Hillwood's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Die Hard 2, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Amanda Hillwood Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Amanda Hillwood's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Amanda Hillwood has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1996 Lawnmower Man 2: Beyond Cyberspace News Anchor Flop Similar →
1990 Die Hard 2 Windsor Plane - Stewardess Hit Similar →
1988 The Bell-Run Annie McCabe Flop Similar →
1987 The Happy Valley Lady Diana Delves Broughton Average Similar →
1984 Arch of Triumph Sybil Flop Similar →

Amanda Hillwood - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Amanda Hillwood?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Amanda Hillwood is "Die Hard 2" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Amanda Hillwood acted in?

Amanda Hillwood has been featured in at least 5 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Amanda Hillwood?

Other notable films include "The Happy Valley", "Arch of Triumph", and "Lawnmower Man 2: Beyond Cyberspace".

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