Raffey Cassidy
Raffey Cassidy | |
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.jpg) Cassidy in 2015 | |
| Born | Raffey Camomile Cassidy[1] 30 August 2002 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Relatives | Grace Cassidy (sister) |
Raffey Camomile Cassidy[1] (born 30 August 2002) is an English actress. She has had roles in films including The Killing of a Sacred Deer (2017), Snow White and the Huntsman (2012), Mr Selfridge (2013), and Tomorrowland (2015).
Early life
Raffey Camomile Cassidy[1] was born on 30 August 2002[2] in Salford, England.[3][4] Her father teaches acting and she grew up in a family where her siblings were also involved in the entertainment business. Her first part came unexpectedly as she was accompanying her older brother Mossie on an audition for a role on a BBC drama. The casting crew needed a girl and, according to Cassidy, she "just happened to be there”.[5]
Career
Cassidy's credits include Universal Pictures' Snow White and the Huntsman, opposite Charlize Theron, Kristen Stewart, and Chris Hemsworth, and Tim Burton's Dark Shadows, with Johnny Depp for Warner Bros. In 2015, Cassidy completed production as Molly in Amber Entertainment's Molly Moon and the Incredible Book of Hypnotism, with Emily Watson and Dominic Monaghan, and starred as the android Athena in Disney's Tomorrowland, with George Clooney, Hugh Laurie, and Britt Robertson.[6]
On the television front, Cassidy co-starred in Mr. Selfridge, alongside Jeremy Piven.[6]
In 2013 Cassidy was named on Screen International magazine's Stars of Tomorrow. She is the youngest actor to be featured on the annual list.[7][8]
Cassidy is also featured in some short films, such as The Beast,[9] Rust, and Miranda's Letter.[10]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2012 | Dark Shadows | Young Angelique Bouchard | |
| 2012 | Snow White and the Huntsman | Young Snow White | |
| 2013 | The Beast | Mia | Short film |
| 2015 | Molly Moon and the Incredible Book of Hypnotism | Molly Moon | |
| 2015 | Tomorrowland | Athena | |
| 2015 | Rust | Georgie | Short film |
| 2016 | Miranda's Letter | Miranda | Short film |
| 2016 | Allied | Anna Vatan | |
| 2017 | The Killing of a Sacred Deer | Kim Murphy | |
| 2018 | Vox Lux | Young Celeste & Albertine | |
| 2019 | The Other Lamb | Selah | |
| TBA | Kensuke's Kingdom | Becky | Voice role In production |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Spanish Flu: The Forgotten Fallen | Ellen | TV movie |
| 2011 | 32 Brinkburn Street | Nora | |
| 2012 | Stepping Up | Freya | |
| 2013 | Mr Selfridge | Beatrice Selfridge |
References
- ^ a b c "Search Results for Civil Births in Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records". findmypast.co.uk. England & Wales Births 1837–2006. Retrieved 14 June 2019.
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDFzaYcbqtY
- ^ Fitzpatrick, Katie (26 May 2015). "Meet Raffey Cassidy: The 12-year-old tipped to be the next big name in Hollywood". Manchester Evening News.
- ^ Furness, Hannah (22 May 2017). "Manchester schoolgirl soaks up glory at Cannes Film Festival before heading home for exams". The Telegraph. Retrieved 17 November 2017.
- ^ "Why young actress Raffey Cassidy is the next British breakout star - Interview Magazine". Interview Magazine. 9 November 2017.
- ^ a b Fitzpatrick, Katie (26 May 2015). "Raffey Cassidy: George Clooney's Tomorrowland co-star winning rave reviews". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 6 November 2015.
- ^ Lachno, James (28 June 2013). "Raffey Cassidy: 11-year-old British actress could be next Carey Mulligan". The Daily Telegraph. London. Retrieved 25 May 2015.
- ^ "One to watch: Raffey Cassidy, Actress, 11". The Independent. London. 24 June 2013. Retrieved 25 May 2015.
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKw5p0P0DEk
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jk8aVLKW9us
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