Aimee Lou Wood
Aimee Lou Wood | |
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 Wood in 2019 | |
| Born | 3 February 1995 Stockport, Greater Manchester, England |
| Education | Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Known for | Sex Education, Uncle Vanya |
Aimée Lou Wood (born 3 February 1995) is a British actress. She is best known for her debut role as Aimee Gibbs in the Netflix original comedy-drama series Sex Education.[1]
Early life
Aimee Lou Wood is from Manchester, England. She studied acting, first on the Foundation Course at the Oxford School of Drama[2], then at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA)[3] where she graduated in 2017, obtaining a BA Degree in Acting (H Level). During her time at RADA, Wood was involved in many productions, such as playing Margaret in a production of Scuttlers directed by Hannah Eidinow, and as Goody in Vinegar Tom, directed by Cressida Brown. Wood played Jess in Hen, a short film directed by James Larkin, and Yulia in Summerfolk, directed by Deborah Paige.[4]
Career
In 2019, Wood made her screen debut as Aimee Gibbs, a main character in the Netflix comedy-drama series Sex Education, alongside co-stars Emma Mackey, Asa Butterfield, Ncuti Gatwa and Gillian Anderson.[5][6] Wood had originally auditioned for the part of 'Lily' (played by Tanya Reynolds), but was more than happy to land the role of Aimee Gibbs.[3][5] Wood's Agent is Lizzie Newell, Independent Talent Group.[7]
Aimee also plays Sonya as part of the play 'Uncle Vanya' playing at the Harold Pinter Theatre in London from 14th January to 2nd May 2020. The show has a run time of 2 hours 30 mins.
Personal life
Wood's Sex Education co-star, Connor Swindells, confirmed that they were in a relationship in January 2019.[8]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBA | Louis Wain | Claire | Post-production |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019– present | Sex Education | Aimee Gibbs | Main role |
References
- ^ Petter, Olivia (26 January 2019). "Sex Education's Aimee Lou Wood wants women to take ownership of their sexuality". independent.co.uk.
- ^ "Oxford School of Drama Prospectus" (PDF).
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b Bergado, Gabe (25 January 2019). "Sex Education Star Aimee Lou Wood on the Power of Female Pleasure, Her Love for RuPaul's Drag Race , and the Iconic "My Ham!" Line". yahoo.com.
- ^ "Student & graduate profiles – Aimee Lou Wood". rada.ac.uk. Retrieved 29 January 2019.
- ^ a b Bergado, Gabe (25 January 2019). "Sex Education Star Aimee Lou Wood on the Power of Female Pleasure". teenvogue.com. Retrieved 29 January 2019.
- ^ "netflix sets premier date for coming of age drama Sex Education!". eclipsemagazine.com. 4 December 2018. Retrieved 9 February 2019.
- ^ "Actors: Aimee Lou Wood". independenttalent.com. 2019.
- ^ Lee, Jess (1 March 2019). "Sex Education's Connor Swindells confirms real-life romance with co-star Aimee Lou Wood". Digital Spy.