Emerald Fennell
| Emerald Fennell | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1 October 1985[1] |
| Residence | London |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Parent(s) | Theo Fennell (jewellery designer) and Louise (née MacGregor), an author[2] |
Emerald Fennell (born 1 October 1985) is an English actress.
Early life
Born in London, Fennell went to Marlborough College. She then studied English at Oxford University where she acted in university plays. There she was spotted by Lindy King of United Agents, who also represents Keira Knightley.[3]
Her sister is Coco Fennell, who is a fashion designer.[4]
Actress
She starred in the Channel 4 sitcom Chickens with Simon Bird, Joe Thomas and Jonny Sweet. Then she joined the cast of the BBC One series Call the Midwife as Patsy Mount.[5] She is also known for her film roles in Anna Karenina (2012) and Albert Nobbs (2011).
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014- | Call the Midwife (TV Series) | Nurse Patsy Mount | |
| 2011-2013 | Chickens (TV Series) | Agnes | |
| 2013 | Murder on the Home Front | Issy Quennell | (TV Movie)[6] |
| 2013 | The Lady Vanishes (2013 film) (TV Movie) | Odette | |
| 2013 | Blandings (TV series) | Monica Simmons | |
| 2012 | Anna Karenina (2012 film) | Princess Merkalova | |
| 2011 | Albert Nobbs | Mrs. Smythe-Willard | |
| 2010 | Any Human Heart (TV Series) | Lottie | 2 episodes |
| 2010 | New Tricks (TV Series) | Vicky (Receptionist) | |
| 2010 | Mr. Nice (British-Spanish crime-drama film) | Rachel | |
| 2006 | Trial & Retribution (TV Series) | Sheena | |
Writer
In 2008, Fennell was commissioned to write a film script (co-produced by Madeleine Lloyd Webber). Called Chukka, it's a romantic comedy about a group of teenagers who fight the closure of their school by taking on the rich kids at polo.[3]
Her first novel was published by Bloomsbury Children's Books in January 2013: Shiverton Hall, a children's fantasy.[2][7][8] (During December 2012 it was released as an ebook by Bloomsbury USA.)[8]
The Creeper, a sequel, was published mid-2014. ISFDB catalogues them as the Shiverton Hall series.[8]
References
- ↑ "Trending: Actress Emerald Fennell". Tatler. 1 October 2003. Retrieved 2 March 2014.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Woodall, Victoria (30 December 2012). "Trending: Actress Emerald Fennell". Retrieved 2 March 2014.
- ↑ "Coco Fennell online fashion boutique". timeout.com. May 9, 2011. Retrieved 2 March 2014.
- ↑ Marshall, Denise (15 February 2014). "Call The Midwife's Jessica Raine on shock departure". Retrieved 2 March 2014.
- ↑ "Murder on the home front (2012)". 2013. Retrieved 2 March 2014.
- ↑ Shiverton Hall. Bloomsbury Childrens. Jan 2013. ISBN 978-1408827789.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 "Emerald Fennell – Summary Bibliography". ISFDB. Retrieved 14 October 2014. Select a title to see its linked publication history and general information. Select a particular edition (title) for more data at that level, such as a front cover image or linked contents.
External links
- Emerald Fennell at the Internet Movie Database
- Emerald Fennell at the Internet Speculative Fiction Database
- Emerald Fennell at Library of Congress Authorities, with 1 catalogue records (under 'Fennell, Emerald' without '1985–', previous page of browse report)
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