Yasmine Akram
Yasmine Akram | |
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| Born | Drogheda, Ireland |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, writer |
Yasmine Akram is an Irish actress, writer and comedian, best known for playing Janine in the third series of Sherlock.[1][2]
Early life
Akram was raised in Drogheda and graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, where she studied acting.[3] At the age of 14, she has collaborated with Calipo Theatre and Picture Company.[2]
Career
As of 2010, her first play 10 dates with Mad Mary is being adapted and made into a feature film. She writes and performs as one half of London-based comedy duo Ford and Akram, whose latest live show was directed by Alistair McGowan.[3][4]
Selected credits
- Love is the Drug (2004) Aisling (TV)
- Peep Show (2010) - Yana (TV)
- LOL (2010) - Writer, actor (TV)
- Common Ground (2013) - Restauran Manager (TV)
- London Irish (2013) - Check-in Girl (TV)
- Sherlock (2014) - Janine[5]
References
- ^ "Sherlock's Yasmine happy to be bridesmaid". The Irish World. 7 January 2014. Retrieved 11 January 2014.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ a b "Interview with Yasmine Akram". Diatribes of a Dilettante. 31 January 2010. Retrieved 11 January 2014.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ a b "LOL". BBC One. Retrieved 11 January 2014.
- ^ "Edinburgh comedy notebook: When it's better to be funny-looking". The Guardian. 11 August 2011. Retrieved 13 January 2014.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Sherlock series 3: 'The Sign of Three' recap - The end of an era?". Digital Spy. 5 January 2014. Retrieved 13 January 2014.
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