Who plays Elinor Dashwood in Sense and Sensibility?

Elinor Dashwood is played by Emma Thompson.

How is Elinor Dashwood connected to other characters?

Elinor Dashwood has 2 mapped relationships in Sense and Sensibility. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Who are Elinor Dashwood's family members and associates?

Edward Ferrars (Spouse). Marianne Dashwood (Sibling).

Elinor Dashwood — Sense and Sensibility Character Profile

About Elinor Dashwood

Eldest Dashwood daughter who shares a budding romance with Edward Ferrars. She endures the secret revelation of Edward's five-year engagement to Lucy Steele, maintains her composure, cares for her heartbroken sister Marianne after her illness, and ultimately marries Edward after he is freed from his engagement.

Elinor Dashwood — Character Profile

Quick Facts about Elinor Dashwood

Full Name: Elinor Dashwood

Elinor Dashwood's Known Relations

Edward Ferrars — Spouse
Marianne Dashwood — Sibling

Character Facts

Played by: Emma Thompson
Appears in: Sense and Sensibility (1995)
Role: Protagonist

Relationships (2)

Elinor Dashwood — spouse — Edward Ferrars (Hugh Grant)
Elinor Dashwood — related — John Willoughby (Greg Wise)

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More characters from Sense and Sensibility

Marianne Dashwood (Kate Winslet)
Colonel Christopher Brandon (Alan Rickman)
Edward Ferrars (Hugh Grant)
Charlotte Jennings Palmer (Imelda Staunton)
Mrs. Dashwood (Gemma Jones)
Mr. Dashwood (Tom Wilkinson)
Maid to Mrs. Jennings (Josephine Gradwell)
Curate (Alexander John)
Pigeon (Allan Mitchell)
Betsy (Isabelle Amyes)
Margaret Dashwood (Emilie François)
Robert Ferrars (Richard Lumsden)