Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Actor, Film actor, Screenwriter
Birthday
(Monday)
Birthplace
Stoke-on-Trent, England, UK
Nationality
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Languages
British Sign Language, English
Spouse
Chris Overton
Education
Painsley Catholic College, Moorlands Sixth Form College
Zodiac Sign
♏ Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac
兔 Rabbit
Name Origin
English < Ancient Greek < Biblical Hebrew (רָחֵל)
Popularity
Tier B -- 56,460 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 32
Year context
Born in 1987 -- Black Monday stock market crash; Reagan says "tear down this wall"; Ronald Reagan was US president
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Career
Career spanning 6 years (2020-2026)
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Filmography (5)
AWARDS (2)
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Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film
2018
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Academy Awards
Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film
2018
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Biography
Rachel Joy Shenton is a British actress and writer born in the Midlands. Shenton started her career at Edinburgh fringe festival, where her play received critical acclaim. In 2018 Shenton won the Academy Award® for Best Live Action short film, for The Silent Child that she both wrote, produced and starred in. From 2020, she's been portraying Helen in All Creatures Great and Small.
Connections (2)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Rachel Shenton?
Rachel Shenton is 38 years old, born on .
Where was Rachel Shenton born?
Rachel Shenton was born in Stoke-on-Trent, England, UK.
What movies or shows has Rachel Shenton been in?
Rachel Shenton has 5 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Strangers: Chapter 3 (2026), The Stranger (2025), The Strangers: Chapter 1 (2024), Roy (2021), All Creatures Great & Small (2020).
What is Rachel Shenton known for?
Rachel Shenton is primarily known as an actor. Rachel Joy Shenton is a British actress and writer born in the Midlands. Shenton started her career at Edinburgh fringe festival, where her play received…
Where can I find more information about Rachel Shenton?
You can find more about Rachel Shenton on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
