Phoebe Campbell
Phoebe Campbell | |
|---|---|
| Born | Phoebe Campbell 1997 or 1998 (age 25–26)[1] England |
| Alma mater | Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, London |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2016–present |
Phoebe Campbell is an English actor. They are known for playing Rhaena Targaryen in the HBO fantasy series House of the Dragon (2022). Their previous work includes a role on the British TV show Midsomer Murders and the role of Cecily Cardew in a 2022 production of The Importance of Being Earnest.[2]
Early life[edit]
Phoebe Campbell was born in England. In 2022, Campbell graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) with a Bachelor's of Art in Acting.[3] During their time at RADA, Campbell took part in various university-run theatrical productions, including Hamlet, Antigone[clarification needed] and opera Our Man in Havana.[1]
Career[edit]
They made their acting debut in 2016, portraying various roles, including Petra in the BBC Television show Home From Home and Tara in the ITV series Midsomer Murders. In 2017, they played the role of Jenny in the award-winning short film Heart's Ease, which was produced by Jassa Ahluwalia.[4][2]
Campbell has been cast in the television role of Rhaena Targaryen[5] in the 2022 award-winning HBO fantasy series House of the Dragon, a Game of Thrones prequel and adaptation of George R. R. Martin's companion book Fire and Blood.[6] Campbell was nominated alongside the rest of the cast for the Best Ensemble in a Drama Series category in the 2022 Pena de Prata awards.[7] Their return is anticipated for Season 2.[8]
Campbell made their theatrical debut in 2022, in an English Touring Theatre all-black production of The Importance of Being Earnest as Cecily Cardew, alongside actress Adele James.[9][10] Their performance was praised, called "effervescently bouncy" and garnering a "huge laugh" by the Evening Standard,[11] and called "flawless" by Theatre Weekly.[12] Campbell won the Best Non Binary Performer in a Play at the 2023 Black British Theatre Awards for their performance as Cecily.[13]
Personal life[edit]
Campbell is non-binary.[14]
Filmography[edit]
| † | Denotes works that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | The Last Dragonslayer | Girl at Stuffco | Adaptation of the book by the same name |
| 2018 | Heart's Ease | Jenny | Short Film |
| 2023 | Twofold † | Allie | Short Film |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Home from Home | Petra | Season 1 - Episode 1: "Pilot" |
| 2017 | Midsomer Murders | Tara Lockson | Season 19 - Episode 2: "Crime and Punishment" |
| 2022-... | House of the Dragon | Rhaena Targaryen | Season 1 - Episodes: "The Lord of the Tides",[15] "The Black Queen”[16] |
Theatre[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | The Importance of Being Earnest | Cecily Cardew | English Touring Theatre[10] |
| 2023-2024 | Hamnet | Susanna | Garrick Theatre |
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Phoebe Campbell". www.spotlight.com. Retrieved 30 August 2023.
- ^ a b Curtis Brown. "Phoebe Campbll - CV". Retrieved 30 August 2023.
- ^ Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. "Phoebe Campbell Profile". Retrieved 30 August 2023.
- ^ "Reviews: Heart's Ease". Jassa Ahluwalia. Retrieved 30 August 2023.
- ^ Ankers-Range, Adele. "House of the Dragon: The Entire Cast of the Game of Thrones Prequel (So Far)". IGN.com. Retrieved 30 August 2023.
- ^ "House of the Dragon – Character Descriptions". WarnerMedia. Retrieved 30 March 2022.
- ^ Antunes, Gabriel (15 December 2022). "Os indicados ao Pena de Prata 2022". Isso é Veludo?. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
- ^ Connolly, Jason (24 October 2022). "House Of The Dragon Fans Are Hoping To See Rhaena Targaryen Draw Some Blood In Season 2". Looper. Retrieved 30 August 2023.
- ^ "The Importance of Being Earnest (2022) - Phoebe Campbell". rosetheatre.org. Retrieved 30 August 2023.
- ^ a b "The Importance of Being Earnest - Cast". ett.org.uk. Retrieved 30 August 2023.
- ^ Curtis, Nick. "The Importance of Being Earnest at the Rose Theatre review: boisterous and fresh take on Oscar Wilde's classic". www.standard.co.uk. yahoo!life. Retrieved 30 August 2023.
- ^ Stewart, Greg. "Review: The Importance of Being Earnest at Rose Theatre". theatreweekly.com. Retrieved 30 August 2023.
- ^ "The Winners of the Black British Theatre Awards 2023". Spotlight.com. 30 October 2023. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
- ^ "Best Non-Binary Actor - Phoebe Campbell". X (formerly Twitter). Retrieved 30 August 2023.
- ^ Kain, Erik (10 October 2022). "'House Of The Dragon' Episode 8 Review: Long Live The King". Forbes. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
- ^ Holton, Nick (26 October 2022). "The biggest talking points from the House of the Dragon season finale". The Independent. Retrieved 1 May 2023.