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Inside Silent Witness star Emilia Fox’s first-ever role and incredible career
Silent Witness actress Emilia Fox has been keeping BBC audiences captivated with her performance as forensic pathologist Dr Nikki Alexander over the years. The 52-year-old British star has been in the role since 2004 after she replaced original star Amanda Burton, who was previously the show’s lead character for the first eight seasons.
TL;DR
- Emilia Fox has played Nikki Alexander in Silent Witness since 2004.
- She comes from a family with a strong acting and entertainment background.
- Fox's first screen role was in the 1995 BBC adaptation of Pride and Prejudice.
- She appreciates the stability and opportunity for character development her role in Silent Witness offers.
- Filming for the 30th series of Silent Witness, featuring Fox and David Caves, has begun, with the show set to return in 2027.