Polly Renton is a Scottish actress, recognized for her diverse roles across British television series and films. She has appeared in a range of dramas, comedies, and crime thrillers, establishing a notable career in the entertainment industry.
Career Renton's career includes significant roles in several well-known productions. She gained recognition for her recurring role as Susie in the long-running Scottish soap opera River City. Her dramatic work includes appearances in the BBC One series The Last Post, where she played Honor, and the critically acclaimed crime drama Shetland, in which she portrayed Olivia Lennox.
She has also featured in various other prominent television series, including multiple guest roles in the BBC daytime soap opera Doctors, and comedic performances in the BBC Scotland sketch show Scot Squad. Further credits include the BBC daytime crime game show Armchair Detectives, where she played DS Karen Wallace.
In more recent years, Renton has taken on roles in internationally distributed series such as Brave New World, an adaptation of Aldous Huxley's novel, and the BritBox/ITVX crime drama Crime, based on the novel by Irvine Welsh, in which she played Adele. Her film work includes the feature Borderland. Other television appearances include Love, Lies and Records and Clique.
Her versatility has allowed her to transition between different genres, from gritty crime dramas to lighthearted comedy and character-driven narratives, making her a familiar face on British screens.