Samantha Beckinsale Was Born in England on July 23, 1966. British Actress Known for Her Roles in London’s Burning as Kate Stevens and Shelley as Lesley. She Has Also Appeared in Popular British Programs Including Doctors and Holby City as Maggie Thornton. Her Half-Sister Is the Great Kate Beckinsale. She Had Early Roles in the Series Time After Time as Gillian and Bugs – Blackout as Pascal.