Sophia Myles

Name: Sophia Jane Myles

Introduction: Sophia Myles is an English actress known for her distinctive performances in both film and television. She has starred in a wide range of genres, from period dramas and sci-fi to action and horror, often portraying strong or enigmatic female characters.

Date of birth: March 18, 1980

Height: Approximately 5 feet 5 inches (1.68 m)

Place of birth: Hammersmith, London, England, United Kingdom

Family:

Parents’ names: Peter R. Myles (father, a retired Church of England vicar) and Jane (née Allan) Myles (mother, works in educational publishing).
Siblings: Oliver Myles (brother).
Partner: James Bell (current partner).
Children: She has one child (name not publicly revealed).
Relatives: Her paternal grandmother was Russian. Myles describes herself as “half-Welsh, half-Russian.”

Profession: Actress.

Nationality: English (British)

Religion: She identifies as Christian but states she is “spiritual but not massively religious” and does not regularly attend church.

College or university attended: She grew up in Notting Hill and attended Fox Primary School. At age 11, her family moved to Isleworth, and she attended The Green School. She had a conditional offer to study philosophy at Cambridge University but chose to pursue acting after being discovered in a school play.

Biography and What Famous For:

Sophia Myles was discovered at the age of 16 by Julian Fellowes (the creator of “Downton Abbey”) in a school production. This led to her first professional acting role in the television adaptation of “The Prince and the Pauper” (1996).

She quickly gained prominence with a series of roles in notable films and television series:

“Mansfield Park” (1999): An early significant role in the adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel.
“From Hell” (2001): As Victoria Abberline in the Jack the Ripper film starring Johnny Depp.
“Underworld” (2003) and “Underworld: Evolution” (2006): Playing Erika in the popular vampire-werewolf action franchise, which brought her to a wider international audience.
“Thunderbirds” (2004): Portraying Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward in the live-action film adaptation.
“Tristan & Isolde” (2006): Starring as Isolde opposite James Franco, showcasing her leading lady potential in a romantic epic.
“Doctor Who” (2006): Her highly acclaimed performance as Madame de Pompadour in the fan-favorite episode “The Girl in the Fireplace” is often cited as one of her most memorable and celebrated television roles.

Myles continued to work in both independent and mainstream productions, gaining recognition for her intense and nuanced portrayals. She is famous for:

“Outlander” (2008): As Freya, for which she won an IOWF Award for Best Actress in 2019.
“Moonlight” (2007–2008): As Beth Turner in the CBS vampire detective series.
“Spooks” (also known as “MI-5” in the US) (2010): Joining the popular British spy drama in its ninth series as Beth Bailey.
“Transformers: Age of Extinction” (2014): As Darcy Tyrrel in the blockbuster film.

In recent years, she has continued to work in television series, including “A Discovery of Witches” (2018-2021). She is known for her striking looks, often compared to Old Hollywood stars, and her ability to embody intelligent and often formidable characters.

Have participated (Selected Filmography and Television):

Film:

The Prince and the Pauper (1996) – Lady Jane Grey (TV Film)
Mansfield Park (1999) – Susan Price
From Hell (2001) – Victoria Abberline
Underworld (2003) – Erika
Thunderbirds (2004) – Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward
Tristan & Isolde (2006) – Isolde
Underworld: Evolution (2006) – Erika
Mister Foe (aka Hallam Foe) (2007) – Kate Breck (BAFTA Scotland Award)
Outlander (2008) – Freya
Glimmer (2009)
Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014) – Darcy Tyrrel
Blackwood (2014)
Our House (2018)
Listen (2020)
A Dark Place (2019)

Television:

The Life and Times of Nicholas Nickleby (2001)
Foyle’s War (2002) – Susan Davies (guest)
Doctor Who (2006) – Reinette Poisson / Madame de Pompadour (Episode: “The Girl in the Fireplace”)
Moonlight (2007–2008) – Beth Turner
Spooks (MI-5) (2010) – Beth Bailey
A Discovery of Witches (2018–2021) – Rebecca Bishop
Silent Witness (2021) – Dr. Emily Miller

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