Beatrice "Beatie" Edney is a British actress, born in London on October 23, 1962. The daughter of actress Sylvia Syms, she made her screen debut and gained international fame for her role as Heather MacLeod in the cult film *Highlander* (1986), a character she reprised in *Highlander: Endgame* (2000). Her film career includes appearances in notable works such as *In the Name of the Father* (1993) and *Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day* (2008). On television, she is particularly known for her role as Prudie Paynter in the BBC series *Poldark* (2015-2019) and for portraying Queen Mary in *The Crown*. Also active in theatre, she has worked with major companies and appeared in numerous other television productions, including *Poirot* and *Lewis*. A versatile and consistently acclaimed actress, her long and diverse career is a testament to her standing in the British acting landscape.