Briony McRoberts was born in Hertfordshire in February 1957. One of her earliest acting roles was in The Pink Panther Strikes Again at the age of 19. She has appeared in numerous theatrical and film roles, though the majority of her work has been in television. She has appeared in over 15 series, including EastEnders and Take The High Road. Outside her professional life, she is a supporter of Scottish Friends of the Earth's Fight the Fumes campaign.