Antonia Clarke

Antonia Sophia E. Clarke (born 24 May 1995) is an English actress and singer. She is best known for her role as Penny Hamilton in the horror film Altar (2014).[1] She also appeared in the musical film Les Misérables (2012),[2] the romantic comedy Magic in the Moonlight (2014),[3] and the BBC Two television film The Thirteenth Tale (2013).[4]

Antonia Clarke
Born (1995-05-24) 24 May 1995
Hammersmith, London, United Kingdom
NationalityEnglish
Alma mater
Occupation
  • Actress
  • singer
Years active2011–present

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 played Maria Feodorovna in the Sky Atlantic and HBO miniseries Catherine the Great.[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
2021 All My Friends Hate Me Claire
2022 Book of Love Allison

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
2020 I May Destroy You Emily Episode: "Happy Animals"
2021 The Girl Before Alyssia 2 episodes

Stage
Year Title Role Notes
2018 The Flick Rose Michael Pilch Studio, Oxford

References
  1. "Antonia Clarke: Interview - UCL's Arts and Culture Journal". Savage Journal. Retrieved 13 October 2017.
  2. "Actress Antonia Clarke: Life in the Spotlight". The Resident. 14 April 2013. Retrieved 29 May 2019.
  3. "Antonia Clarke on Woody Allen's sweet tooth, polished till it shines". The Japan Times. Retrieved 13 October 2017.
  4. "Sophie Turner & Antonia Clarke Cast In BBC Two's 'The Thirteenth Tale'". tvwise. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
  5. "One to watch: Antonia Clarke, actress, 18". The Independent. Retrieved 13 October 2017.
  6. "Alexane Dunn shines a light on rising star Antonia Clarke". Brackenbury Village. Retrieved 13 October 2017.
  7. "Antonia Clarke: Interview - UCL's Arts and Culture Journal". Savage Journal. Retrieved 25 May 2019.
  8. "Antonia Clarke: Interview - UCL's Arts and Culture Journal". Savage Journal. Retrieved 13 October 2017.
  9. "Double trouble: The Thirteenth Tale is a haunting ghost story of suspense and secrets". Express. Retrieved 13 October 2017.
  10. "Antonia Clarke on Woody Allen's sweet tooth, polished till it shines". The Japan Times. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
  11. "Antonia Clarke: Interview - UCL's Arts and Culture Journal". Savage Journal. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
  12. "Catherine The Great': First-Look Photo Of Helen Mirren As Catherine; Additional Cast Set for HBO/Sky Miniseries". deadline. Retrieved 29 May 2019.
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