Annabel Scholey
| Annabel Scholey | |
|---|---|
| Born | Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Height | 5 ft 5 ins |
| Website | |
| http://www.spotlight.com/interactive/cv/1/F91920.html | |
Annabel Scholey (born January 1984)[1] is an English actress. She is known for portraying Lauren Drake in the BBC supernatural drama Being Human.
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Background [edit]
Scholey was born in Wakefield, West Yorkshire.[2] She trained at the Oxford School of Drama,[3] graduating in 2005.[4]
Career [edit]
Scholey has worked extensively in Classical theatre and most recently worked at The Royal National Theatre in their summer production of Antigone playing the role of Ismene. In June 2011 Scholey played Lady Anne, in Sam Mendes adaptation of Richard III with Kevin Spacey in the title role, at the Old Vic theatre in London and the Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York. The production opened to rave reviews.[5] In 2010 Scholey played Hermia alongside Dame Judi Dench in "A Midsummer Nights Dream" at The Rose Theatre Kingston and later that year appeared as 'Julia' in Sheridan's 'The Rivals' alongside Penelope Keith and Peter Bowles (of 'To the Manor Born') at the Haymarket Theatre in London. Both productions were directed by Sir Peter Hall.
Scholey played the lead role of Michelle 'Midge' Lerner in the BBC Three comedy drama Personal Affairs, alongside Laura Aikman, Ruth Negga and Maimie McCoy.[6]
Also for television, she played Diana Rivers in the 2006 BBC adaptation of Jane Eyre. She has also appeared in episodes of Doctors, EastEnders, Holby City and Poirot.
Scholey has lent her voice to radio dramas including All Passion Spent, A Harlot’s Progress and Under Milk Wood. She was runner-up in the BBC Carleton Hobbs Radio Competition 2005. In 2011 she provided voice for Ginny Weasley in the video game version of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 [7]
Filmography [edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Director |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Poirot: After the Funeral | Miss Sorrel | Television film | Maurice Phillips |
| 2006 | Holby City | Naomi Verity - Judge Not, Lest Ye Be Judged (2006) |
Medical drama | Ian Jackson |
| Doctors | Lisa Armstrong - Home Truths (2006) |
TV series | ||
| Jane Eyre | Diana Rivers - Episode 1.4 (2006) |
TV serial | Susanna White | |
| 2007 | EastEnders | Maddy (2 episodes) | Soap opera | Edward Bazalgette |
| 2009 | Being Human | Lauren Drake Series Regular - Episodes 1.1–1.5 (2009) |
TV series | Toby Haynes, Colin Teague |
| Personal Affairs | Michelle 'Midge' Lerner (Lead Character) | TV series | Ashley Way, Jenny Ash, James Henry | |
| 2011 | One Wrong Word | Denise [Electric Ballroom productions] | Short | Nicole Volavka |
| 2012 | Family Tree | Lucy Pfister [NBC/HBO/BBC] | TV series | Christopher Guest |
| Very Few Fish | Claire [BBC] | Pilot/Taster | Alex Winkler |
Theatre [edit]
- "The Real Thing", Theatre Royal Bath and National Tour, 2005, (playing Debbie)
- "Troilus and Cressida", Edinburgh International Festival and RSC, 2006 (playing Cressida)
- The Cherry Orchard, Sheffield Crucible, 2007 (playing Anya)
- Hobson’s Choice, Chichester Festival Theatre and UK tour, 2007 (playing Vickey Hobson)
- Hamlet, Bristol Tobacco Factory, 2008, (playing Ophelia)
- The Taming of the Shrew, Bristol Tobacco Factory, 2008, (playing Bianca)
- Wallenstein, Chichester Festival Theatre, 2009 (playing Princess Thekla)
- The House of Special Purpose, Chichester Festival Theatre, 2009 (playing Olga)
- A Midsummer Nights Dream", Rose Theatre Kingston, 2010 (playing Hermia)
- Charley's Aunt", Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester, 2010 (playing Kitty Verdun)
- 'The Rivals, Haymarket Theatre, London, November 2010 - February 2011 (playing Julia)
- Richard III, Old Vic Theatre, London, June 2011 - September 2011 (playing Lady Anne)
- "Antigone", Royal National Theatre, London, April–July 2012 (playing Ismene)
References [edit]
- ^ IMDB Page – Biography
- ^ Sue Terry Voices: News: Annabel Scholey Retrieved on 2009-08-10.
- ^ Graduate news – Annabel Scholey at Chichester Theatre and in two BBC3 comedies P.A.s and Being Human Oxford School of Drama.
- ^ Masterpiece Theatre | Jane Eyre | Who's Who
- ^ Kevin Spacey's Richard III wows critics BBC News. 2008-06-02
- ^ P.A.s cast have Secs Appeal on BBC Three BBC Press Office. 2008-06-02
- ^ Chichester Festival Theatre : What’s On : Annabel Scholey
