Esther Smith
| Esther Smith | |
|---|---|
| Born |
28 November 1986 Stourbridge, West Midlands, England |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2010–present |
Esther Smith is an English actress best known for her work in the television series Uncle and Cuckoo, and for her role as Delphi in the play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
Early life
Smith was raised in Stourbridge, West Midlands. Her parents are teachers, and she has a sister, Rachel.[1][2] Smith began dancing when she was three and was active in her local pantomime company.[2][3] She studied ballet and contemporary dance at King Edward VI College in Stourbridge, where she began acting, before moving to the Guildford School of Acting at the urging of a teacher.[1][4]
Career
Shortly after leaving drama school, Smith rose to prominence in 2010 for her role as Trish in Material Girl.[2] She has since had guest appearances on Skins and The Midnight Beast.
In 2014, she replaced Tamla Kari as Rachel for the second series of Cuckoo on BBC Three.[1] She also starred in the ITV2 comedy Cockroaches and has a recurring role on another BBC Three sitcom, Uncle, as Melodie.[4][5]
In April 2015, Smith starred in Channel 4 show Ballot Monkeys, as assistant to the Liberal Democrats candidate.[6]
In February 2016, she appeared in Siblings as Holly, an old flame of Dan's.
She currently plays Delphi Diggory in the Harry Potter play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Material Girl | Trish | ||
| 2013 | Skins | Emma | 2 episodes | |
| 2013 | Holby City | Roxanne Gregson | Episode: "All at Sea" | |
| 2014–2015 | Uncle | Melodie | 7 episodes | |
| 2014 | The Midnight Beast | Ronnie | 4 episodes | |
| 2014 | The Smoke | Mother | Episode: "#1.2" | |
| 2014–present | Cuckoo | Rachel | Series 2 Onwards | |
| 2014 | Black Mirror | Madge | Episode: "White Christmas" | |
| 2015 | Cockroaches | Suze | ||
| 2015 | Ballot Monkeys | Charlotte Guthrie | ||
| 2015 | Funny Valentines: Elephant (Nick Helm) | 'Her' | Short film for BBC iPlayer | |
| 2016 | Siblings | Holly | Season 2, Episode 5: "Baby Sack" |
References
- 1 2 3 http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/film-news/esther-smith-stars-cuckoo-twilight-7560009
- 1 2 3 http://www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/blackcountry/4985273.Stourbridge_actress_strikes_a_pose_in_new_fashion_drama/
- ↑ http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/tv/esther-smith-exclusive-interview-cuckoo-517499.html
- 1 2 http://www.student-rag.co.uk/cockroaches-interview-with-daniel-lawrence-taylor-and-esther-smith/
- ↑ http://www.beyondthejoke.co.uk/content/1424/tv-review-uncle-series-2-bbc3
- ↑ http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/incoming/election-2015-new-sitcom-making-9111943