Elizabeth Henstridge
Elizabeth Henstridge | |
|---|---|
| Born | Elizabeth Frances Henstridge 11 September 1987 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2010–present |
Elizabeth Frances Henstridge (born 11 September 1987)[1] is an English actress. As of 2013[update], she is starring in the ABC series Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D..
Life and career
Henstridge was born in Sheffield, England attending Meadowhead School and Languages College and, later, graduated University of Birmingham and studied at East 15 Acting School, and later moved to Los Angeles.[2] She was cast as lead in 2012 The CW TV pilot Shelter,[3] and co-starred in feature films The Thompsons, Gangs of Tooting Broadway, and Reach Me. On British television, she appeared in soap opera Hollyoaks as Emily Alexander in 2011.[4]
In November 2012, Henstridge was cast as Agent Jemma Simmons, a series regular character in the ABC pilot Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.[5][6][7] The series was officially ordered on 10 May 2013, and premiered on ABC television (US) 24 September 2013.[8]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Easy Under the Apple Bough | Farmer's Daughter | Short film |
| 2011 | And the Kid | Kid | Short film |
| 2011 | Hollyoaks | Emily Alexander | Role from March 10, 2011 to May 17, 2011 |
| 2012 | Shelter | Grace | TV pilot |
| 2012 | The Thompsons | Riley Stuart | |
| 2013 | Gangs of Tooting Broadway | Kate | |
| 2013 | Delicacy | The Virgin | Short film |
| 2013 | Reach Me | Eve | |
| 2013–present | Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. | Jemma Simmons | Main Cast |
References
- ^ "Elizabeth Henstridge Biography". tvguide.com. Retrieved 26 September 2013.
- ^ "Elizabeth Henstridge as Jemma Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Cast & Stars - ABC.com". Abc.go.com. 27 November 2012. Retrieved 21 July 2013.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie. "CW's 'Shelter' Books First Cast - Elizabeth Henstridge Joins JJ Abrams Drama". Deadline.com. Retrieved 21 July 2013.
- ^ Published Wednesday, May 25, 2011, 11:12 BST (25 May 2011). "McQueen guest hopes for 'Hollyoaks' return - Hollyoaks News - Soaps". Digital Spy. Retrieved 21 July 2013.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ 8 MOS (13 November 2012). "Joss Whedon's 'S.H.I.E.L.D.' Pilot Adds Two Agents (Exclusive)". Hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved 21 July 2013.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Bierly, Mandi (13 November 2012). "'S.H.I.E.L.D.' pilot adds two new agents | Inside TV | EW.com". Insidetv.ew.com. Retrieved 21 July 2013.
- ^ "Elizabeth Henstridge and Iain De Caestecker Cast on S.H.I.E.L.D. Pilot". TV Fanatic. 13 November 2012. Retrieved 21 July 2013.
- ^ Julian, Mark (16 July 2013). "'MARVEL'S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.' Premieres Sept. 24". Comicbookmovie.com. Retrieved 21 July 2013.