Antonia Sophia E. Clarke (born 24 May 1995) is an English actress and singer. Her films include Altar (2014)[1] and All My Friends Hate Me (2021). On television, she is known for her roles as young Emmeline in the BBC Two film The Thirteenth Tale (2013) and Mary, Queen of Scots in the Starz series The Serpent Queen (2022).[2]
Antonia Clarke | |
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| Born | 24 May 1995 Hammersmith, London, United Kingdom |
| Nationality | English |
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| Years active | 2011–present |
Early life and education
editClarke was born in Hammersmith and grew up in Brackenbury Village, West London.[3] At age 15, Clarke attended Downe House boarding school in Berkshire. It was here she decided she wanted to be an actress.[4] She studied History of Art at Goldsmiths, University of London and later graduated with Master of Arts in Film Aesthetics and Philosophy from the University of Oxford.[5]
Career
editClarke made her television debut in an episode of the 2011 action series M.I. High. She made her film debut in the 2012 adaptation of the musical Les Misérables, performing the song "Lovely Ladies".[6][7]
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.[8]
In 2014, she had a small role in the romantic comedy film Magic in the Moonlight.[9] Also in 2014 she appeared in Altar Directed By Nick Willing. The filming of the movie was described as "intimate". Clarke played "Penny Hamilton".[10]
Clarke played Maria Feodorovna in the Sky Atlantic and HBO miniseries Catherine the Great.[11] She appeared in the 2021 comedy horror All My Friends Hate Me. The following year, she starred as Mary, Queen of Scots in the Starz historical drama The Serpent Queen.
Personal life
editClarke owns a Jackadoodle dog. She has stated her favourite books are To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee and Just Kids by Patti Smith.[5]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2012 | Les Misérables | Ensemble 'Lovely Ladies | |
| 2013 | Mindscape | Susan Merrick | |
| The Thirteenth Tale | Young Emmeline | ||
| 2014 | Magic in the Moonlight | Wei Ling Soo's Assistant | |
| Altar | Penny Hamilton | ||
| 2015 | Out for a Walk | Anna | |
| 2018 | Teen Spirit | Alice | |
| 2021 | All My Friends Hate Me | Claire | |
| 2022 | Book of Love | Allison | |
| 2023 | Femme | Molly |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2011 | M.I. High | Ricki | 1 episode |
| 2012 | Skins | Carly | 1 episode |
| Holby City | Lucy | 1 episode | |
| A Mother's Son | Jess | 2 episodes | |
| Parade's End | 16 year old Schoolgirl | 1 episode | |
| 2013 | Lightfields | Lucy | 5 episodes |
| 2014 | Law & Order: UK | Anna Sands | 1 episode |
| The Great Fire | Frances Stewart | 2 episodes | |
| 2016 | Stan Lee's Lucky Man | Sasha Terekhova | 1 episode |
| Agatha Raisin | Beth Fortune | 1 episode | |
| 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 |
| 2022 | The Serpent Queen | Mary, Queen of Scots | Main role |
Stage
edit- The Flick (2018), as Rose, at Michael Pilch Studio, Oxford
References
edit- ^ "Antonia Clarke: Interview - UCL's Arts and Culture Journal". Savage Journal. Retrieved 13 October 2017.
- ^ "Sophie Turner & Antonia Clarke Cast In BBC Two's 'The Thirteenth Tale'". TV Wise. Archived from the original on 29 July 2022. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
- ^ "One to watch: Antonia Clarke, actress, 18". The Independent. Archived from the original on 7 May 2022. 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.
- ^ "Actress Antonia Clarke: Life in the Spotlight". The Resident. 14 April 2013. Archived from the original on 20 January 2022. Retrieved 29 May 2019.
- ^ "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.