Gemma Arterton
Gemma Arterton | |
|---|---|
| Born | Gemma Christina Arterton |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, Model |
| Years active | 2007–present |
Gemma Christina Arterton (born January 12 1986)[1] is an English actress. On TV she played the title role in a BBC adaptation of Tess of the D'Urbervilles. Her film credits include Kelly in St Trinian's and MI6 Agent Strawberry Fields in the James Bond film, Quantum of Solace
Background
Arterton was born in Gravesend, Kent.[2] She was born with polydactyly.[3] Arterton and her sister, Hannah Jane Arterton (born 1989, Gravesend), were raised by their father who was a welder, and mother, Sally, who was a cleaner.[2] She worked as a makeup salesgirl, according to a November 2008 interview with Teen Vogue. After attending Gravesend Grammar School for Girls on Pelham Road in Gravesend[1] attending a performance arts course at The Miskin Theatre in Dartford, she trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art on a full grant.[4]
Career
Arterton won her first professional role (in Stephen Poliakoff's Capturing Mary) while she was still at drama school. Similarly, she made her stage debut as Rosaline in Shakespeare's Love's Labour's Lost at the Globe Theatre, London in July 2007 before graduating later that year.[5] She made her film debut in the 2007 St Trinian's movie St Trinian's as Head Girl Kelly, a role she gained in competition with Sienna Miller.[1]
In 2008 she appeared in the James Bond film, Quantum of Solace.[6] Chosen from around 1500 candidates, Arterton plays a character called "Strawberry Fields", in what is described as a "nice-sized role".[7][8]
She is the face of Avon's Bond Girl 007 fragrance which launched in October 2008. Having already started in a series of low-key adverts for cosmetics company Avon, in May 2008 Arterton requested a role opposite model Kate Moss for Rimmel, but was blocked on contractual terms under her Avon contract.[9]
In 2010 she will make her West End debut in the UK premiere of The Little Dog Laughed[10]. She is also attached to star in the films Wuthering Heights[11] (in which she will play Catherine Earnshaw), and Burden of Desire[12].
Filmography
Films
| Year | Film | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Capturing Mary | Liza | TV Movie |
| St Trinian's | Kelly Jones | Nominated Empire Award | |
| 2008 | Three and Out | Frankie Cassidy | |
| RocknRolla | June | ||
| Quantum of Solace | Strawberry Fields | ||
| 2009 | The Boat That Rocked | Desiree | |
| The Disappearance of Alice Creed | Alice Creed | ||
| St. Trinian's II: The Legend of Fritton's Gold | Kelly Jones | Post-production | |
| 2010 | Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time | Tamina | Post-production |
| Clash of the Titans | Io | Post-production | |
| Tamara Drewe[13]. | Tamara Drewe | Filming |
TV Shows
| Year | Show | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Lost in Austen | Elizabeth Bennet | Two episodes - Episode (1.1 & 1.4) |
| Tess of the d'Urbervilles | Tess Durbeyfield | Four episodes - Episode (1.1 - 1.4) |
2008 Doctor Who
References
- ^ a b c St Trinian's girl Gemma Arterton on the new skool rules Daily Mail - 22 June 2007
- ^ a b How St Trinian's Gemma makes easy work of a Shakespearean comedy Daily Mail - 8 June 2007
- ^ Reference to famous polydactyls Sky News - 4 February 2009
- ^ 2007 Graduate: Gemma Arterton RADA
- ^ London Review: Love’s Labour’s Lost CurtainUp.com
- ^ Olly Richards (2007-12-17). "Gemma Arterton Is Bond 22's Girl". Empire. Retrieved 2007-12-17.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Leslie Simmons (2008-01-04). "Arterton cast as new 'Bond' girl". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2008-01-04.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Bond 22 Pre-Production Diary (22)". MI6.co.uk. 2007-12-30. Retrieved 2007-12-31.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Nicholl, Kate (2008-05-11). "You're off the Rimmel case, Agent Gemma". Mail on Sunday. Retrieved 2008-05-11.
- ^ http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1215978/BAZ-BAMIGBOYE-Gemma-Arterton-takes-bow.html
- ^ Singh, Anita (15 May, 2009). "Bond girl Gemma Arterton to star in Wuthering Heights 'teen drama'". Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 2009-05-18.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/film-and-tv/features/cultural-life-gemma-arterton-actress-814957.html Independent.co.uk
- ^ http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1200208/BAZ-BAMIGBOYE-Gemma-Arterton-wanted-The-Queen-director-crowd-Madding-sexy-new-role.html
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