Antonia Clarke
Antonia Clarke | |
|---|---|
| Born | 24 May 1995 Hammersmith, London, United Kingdom |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | Goldsmiths, University of London and University of Oxford |
| Occupation |
|
| Years active | 2011–present |
Antonia Clarke (born 24 May 1995) is an English actress and singer best known for her role as Penny Hamilton in the 2014 British horror thriller film Altar.[1] Her other notable roles include 2012 epic musical drama film Les Misérables,[2] 2014 American romantic comedy film Magic in the Moonlight,[3] and 2013 British drama television film The Thirteenth Tale.[4]
Early life and education[]
Antonia Clarke was born in Hammersmith and grew up in Brackenbury Village, West London.[5] At the age of 15, Clarke attended Downe House boarding school in Berkshire. It was here she decided she wanted to be an actress.[6] She studied History of Art at Goldsmiths, University of London and after an MA at University of Oxford.[7]
Career[]
Clarke first appeared in the 2011 British action television series M.I. High. Her debut film role came out in 2012 epic musical drama film Les Misérables, where she performed the song Lovely Ladies.[8]
Her first major role came out as Young Emmeline in James Kent's 2013 drama film The Thirteenth Tale alongside Olivia Colman and Sophie Turner.[9]
In 2014 she appeared in Woody Allen's Magic in the Moonlight as 'Wei Ling Soo's Assistant'.Clarke said that she was "thrilled" to be offered the part and that it was "incredible" to meet Woody Allen.[10] Also in 2014 she appeared in Altar Directed By Nick Willing. The filming of the movie was described as "intimate". Clarke played "Penny Hamilton".[11]
Clarke is set to appear in the SKY/HBO show "Catherine The Great" as Princess Sophia.[12]
Personal life[]
Clarke owns a Jackadoodle dog. She has stated her favourite books are To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee and Just Kids by Patti Smith.[7]
Filmography[]
Film[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | The Long Absence | Alice | Short Film |
| 2012 | Les Misérables | Ensemble 'Lovely Ladies | |
| 2012 | Wild | Laura | Short Film |
| 2013 | Mindscape | Susan Merrick | |
| 2013 | The Thirteenth Tale | Young Emmeline | |
| 2014 | Magic in the Moonlight | Wei Ling Soo's Assistant | |
| 2014 | Altar | Penny Hamilton | |
| 2015 | Out for a Walk | Anna | |
| 2017 | The Holt | Rose | Short Film |
| 2018 | Teen Spirit | Alice |
Television[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | M.I. High | Ricki | 1 episode |
| 2012 | Skins | Carly | 1 episode |
| 2012 | Holby City | Lucy | 1 episode |
| 2012 | A Mother's Son | Jess | 2 episodes |
| 2012 | Parade's End | 16 year old Schoolgirl | 1 episode |
| 2013 | Lightfields | Lucy | 5 episodes |
| 2014 | Law & Order: UK | Anna Sands | 1 episode |
| 2014 | The Great Fire | Frances Stewart | 2 episodes |
| 2016 | Stan Lee's Lucky Man | Sasha Terekhova | 1 episode |
| 2016 | Agatha Raisin | Beth Fortune | 1 episode |
| 2016 | Lovesick | Frankie | 1 episode |
| 2018 | Endeavour | Ruth Astor | 1 episode |
| 2019 | Catherine the Great | Princess Sophia | 2 episodes |
References[]
- ^ "Antonia Clarke: Interview - UCL's Arts and Culture Journal". Savage Journal. Retrieved 13 October 2017.
- ^ "Actress Antonia Clarke: Life in the Spotlight". The Resident. Retrieved 29 May 2019.
- ^ "Antonia Clarke on Woody Allen's sweet tooth, polished till it shines". The Japan Times. Retrieved 13 October 2017.
- ^ "Sophie Turner & Antonia Clarke Cast In BBC Two's 'The Thirteenth Tale'". . Retrieved 25 May 2018.
- ^ "One to watch: Antonia Clarke, actress, 18". The Independent. Retrieved 13 October 2017.
- ^ "Alexane Dunn shines a light on rising star Antonia Clarke". Brackenbury Village. Retrieved 13 October 2017.
- ^ a b "Antonia Clarke: Interview - UCL's Arts and Culture Journal". Savage Journal. Retrieved 25 May 2019.
- ^ "Antonia Clarke: Interview - UCL's Arts and Culture Journal". Savage Journal. Retrieved 13 October 2017.
- ^ "Double trouble: The Thirteenth Tale is a haunting ghost story of suspense and secrets". Express. Retrieved 13 October 2017.
- ^ "Antonia Clarke on Woody Allen's sweet tooth, polished till it shines". The Japan Times. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
- ^ "Antonia Clarke: Interview - UCL's Arts and Culture Journal". Savage Journal. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
- ^ "Catherine The Great': First-Look Photo Of Helen Mirren As Catherine; Additional Cast Set for HBO/Sky Miniseries". deadline. Retrieved 29 May 2019.
External links[]
- Living people
- 1994 births
- 21st-century English actresses
- Actresses from London
- Alumni of Goldsmiths, University of London
- English film actresses
- English television actresses
- People educated at Downe House School
- People from Hammersmith