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Emily Beecham
Active British & Hollywood Cinema
- FromWythenshawe, Manchester, England
- Based inLondon, United Kingdom
- Age42 years
- Active2006 – Present
- Updated
Emily Beecham – Biography
Emily Beecham – Full Information
- Full Name: Emily Beecham
- Popular Name: Emily Beecham
- Nickname: Emily
- Profession: Actress
- Known For: Little Joe, Into the Badlands, 1899, Daphne, Cruella, Supergirl
- Date of Birth: 12 May 1984
- Age: 42 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Wythenshawe, Manchester, England
- Hometown: Manchester, England
- Nationality: British, American (Dual Citizenship)
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Current Residence: London, United Kingdom
- Profession Category: Actor
Physical Appearance
- Height: 5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
- Weight: Approx. 55 kg
- Eye Colour: Blue
- Hair Colour: Red / Dark Blonde
Family
- Father: Commercial Airline Pilot
- Mother: Educational Psychologist (from Arizona, USA)
- Siblings: Brother (TC Beecham)
- Marital Status: Private
- Spouse: N/A
- Children: N/A
Education
- School: Formative schooling completed in Cheshire and Manchester
- College: London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA)
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Acting (Graduated 2006)
Career Highlights
| Year | Career Highlight |
| 2006 | Graduated from LAMDA and made her television debut in the drama series Afterlife and The Street. |
| 2007 | Won the Best Actress award at the London Independent Film Festival for her leading performance in The Calling, and appeared in 28 Weeks Later. |
| 2015 | Gained major international fame playing the formidable martial arts leader “The Widow” in AMC’s hit action series Into the Badlands. |
| 2016 | Co-starred alongside George Clooney and Scarlett Johansson in the Coen Brothers’ Hollywood comedy Hail, Caesar!. |
| 2017 | Received widespread critical acclaim and a BIFA nomination for her performance in the dark comedy Daphne. |
| 2019 | Achieved historic acclaim by winning the prestigious Best Actress Award at the Cannes Film Festival for sci-fi drama Little Joe. |
| 2021 | Played Catherine Miller in Disney’s Cruella and starred in the BBC romance miniseries The Pursuit of Love. |
| 2022 | Starred as the lead character Maura Franklin in the mystery thriller series 1899. |
| 2023 | Co-starred in Guy Ritchie’s action thriller Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant alongside Jake Gyllenhaal. |
| 2025 | Featured in the historical period drama series King & Conqueror and played Gertrude in William Tell. |
| 2026 | Portrayed Alura In-Ze in DC Studios’ blockbuster feature Supergirl. |
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
| 2009 | London Independent Film Festival | Best Actress | The Calling | Won |
| 2017 | Edinburgh International Film Festival | Best Performance in a British Feature | Daphne | Won |
| 2017 | British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) | Best Actress | Daphne | Nominated |
| 2018 | Empire Awards | Best Female Newcomer | Daphne | Nominated |
| 2019 | Cannes Film Festival | Best Actress | Little Joe | Won |
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About Emily Beecham
What is Emily Beecham's biggest award accomplishment?
She won the prestigious Best Actress award at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival for her acclaimed lead performance in Jessica Hausner's sci-fi film Little Joe.
What is her role in DC's 2026 movie Supergirl?
In DC Studios' 2026 feature film Supergirl, she portrays Alura In-Ze, the Kryptonian mother of Kara Zor-El.
Which famous television series has she starred in?
She played "The Widow" in AMC's Into the Badlands and starred as lead protagonist Maura Franklin in Netflix's mystery series 1899.
Does Emily Beecham hold dual citizenship?
Yes, she holds dual British and American citizenship through her English father and American mother.
Where did she complete her formal acting training?
She trained in drama at the prestigious London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA), graduating with a BA in 2006.
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