Saffron Burrows

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Characters played by Saffron Burrows

Cynthia Taylor — Mozart in the Jungle (2014)

A professional conductor and orchestra executive navigating institutional politics and musical direction.

Andromache — Troy (2004)

The devoted wife of Hector who learns of a secret escape tunnel from her husband. Following Hector's death, she leads the remaining Trojans and their child to safety through the tunnel during the city's fall.

Martine Love — The Bank Job (2008)

Former model and MI5 associate who initiates the bank robbery plot. She was caught smuggling drugs and makes a deal to retrieve compromising photos from a safety deposit box. She hires Terry Leather, promising wealth while hiding the true target of the heist.

Elizabeth Mills — Canary Black (2024)

Elizabeth Mills appears after Avery is arrested and offers her a way to avoid prison by joining MC6, an organization handling critical high-threat missions. Her proposal gives Avery a possible new professional future after the collapse of Avery’s marriage and her conflict with the CIA.

Story Narrator (voice) — Peter Pan (2003)

Voice providing story framing in the 2003 adaptation.

Dr. Susan McAlester — Deep Blue Sea (1999)

Lead scientist genetically enhancing sharks to find an Alzheimer's cure.

Donna Remar — Reign Over Me (2007)

A former dental patient of Alan who falsely accuses him of assault in revenge for rejecting her sexual advances. This incident causes professional stress for Alan and draws him into a legal dispute.

Catherine — Baghead (2023)

Catherine is Iris Lark's mother and the person Owen Lark was trying to communicate with when Baghead killed him. The flashback connects her to Owen's use of the entity and shows how his attempt to reach Catherine contributed to the danger surrounding Iris and the pub.

Alma — Dangerous Waters (2023)

Rose's mother and Derek's partner. Her birthday trip turns fatal when she is murdered by pirates who board their sailboat seeking stolen goods. Her death sets the main conflict in motion.

Fiona — The Morrigan (2026)

Fiona is an archaeologist who argues that the Morrigan was a real Celtic queen and that Annan Island may preserve evidence of her history. Despite concerns about her field experience and the project’s cost, she is allowed to lead the excavation. She is Lily’s mother and urges Lily to keep her distance from Jonathan.

Claire Romilly — Enigma (2001)

Claire Romilly is Tom Jericho's coworker and the woman involved in his failed love affair, an event that led to his nervous breakdown. She disappears shortly before Tom returns to Bletchley and is connected to intercepts that she stole. Her disappearance and the unexplained reason for taking the intercepts drive Tom and Hester's investigation.

Nan Mahon — Circle of Friends (1995)

A beautiful and ambitious young woman whose pursuit of security leads to moral compromise. After a secret relationship with Simon Westward ends in pregnancy and a rejected proposal, she manipulates Jack Foley into a marriage of convenience. Following a violent confrontation at Eve's cottage, she departs for England to rebuild her life.

Career Overview

Saffron Burrows has 62 screen credits in a career dating back to 1991. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Henry Fool Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Zip Wire, Mozart in the Jungle, The Bank Job. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
62
Birth Date
1972-10-22
Birth Place
London, England, UK

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q232419), public domain (CC0).