Helen George
| Helen George | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Helen George 1984 Birmingham, England, UK |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2008- |
| Spouse(s) | Oliver Boot |
Helen George is an English actress. She is a graduate of the Royal Academy of Music, London and the Birmingham School of Acting.
Early life
As a child George wanted to become a long jumper (clarification required as she stated on BBC Radio 2 recently (Dec '14) that this was never the case; she said this only when she was drunk), although she also had a phase where she wished to become the first female manager of Aston Villa football club. George decided that she wanted to work in musical theatre at the age of fifteen when she was in a production of Les Misérables.[1]
Career
George attended the Royal Academy of Music, London, studying musical theatre. She gained her first role some two weeks after graduation in the play The Woman in White.[1] She was a backing singer for Elton John during a tour, in which her sister Victoria Ingle also sang. She sang at venues including both Wembley Arena and the Royal Albert Hall.[1]
George was cast in the role of Trixie on the BBC One series Call the Midwife based on the book by Jennifer Worth. She was daunted by the prospect of working with the likes of Pam Ferris and Jenny Agutter.[2] As part of the role she was trained in the medical techniques of the 1950s, including how to deliver a baby. During the first season, she practised this at home with her husband taking the role of a pregnant woman, and her Yorkshire Terrier being the 'baby'.[3] In 2012, she underwent a press tour in the United States in order to promote the series there.[2] She also starred in the music video for singer Birdy's cover of 1901 by Phoenix.[4]
Personal life
George married Oliver Boot in December 2012.[5] They first met when they were both in Hotel Babylon, but started their relationship several years later. They own two dogs, a Jack Russell Terrier and a Yorkshire Terrier. She found the Jack Russell living as a stray when it was six months old.[3] Their names are Lottie and Charlie. She also lives with her sister, Victoria Ingle, so they have frequent contact. Helen quoted "it's good to keep a strong sisterly bond now we are both in the acting career".[6]
Filmography
- Hotel Babylon (2008) as Susie, episode #3.2
- 7 Lives (2011) as Valerie
- Doctors (2011) as Andrea Towers, episode "A Life in the Day"
- The Three Musketeers (2011) as Blonde
- Scar Tissue (2012) as Mel Farrow
- Call the Midwife (2012–present) as Trixie Franklin, main cast role
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Helen George: Call The Midwife is bringing family drama back to TV". Metro. 10 January 2013. Retrieved 17 March 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Marshall, Denise (11 February 2003). "Call The Midwife has started a baby boom but not for me, admits Helen George". Daily Express. Retrieved 17 March 2013.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Woods, Judith (13 January 2013). "Exclusive interview: By George, she’s got it!". Daily Mail. Retrieved 17 March 2013.
- ↑ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlaeJ6k75cY&feature=c4-overview-vl&list=PL967DDCD210FE38B5
- ↑ "Fabulous does…Vintage shopping with Helen George". Fabulous. 20 January 2013. Retrieved 17 March 2013.
- ↑ Smith, Cameron (14 February 2013). "Helen George - Exclusive Call The Midwife Interview". Female First. Retrieved 17 March 2013.