Lucy Hutchinson (actress)
Lucy Hutchinson | |
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Hutchinson, August 2015 | |
Born |
Lewisham | 18 July 2003
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2008-Present |
Lucy Hutchinson (born 18 July 2003) is an English child actress from Sanderstead, Croydon. Her first acting experience came in the 2008 film Dustbin Baby, based on Jacqueline Wilson's 2001 novel of the same name.[1] In Dustbin Baby, she played the younger version of the lead character April, seen in flashbacks. Hutchinson was five at the time of filming, and was described by director Juliet May as "one of the most remarkable five year olds I have ever met", saying that "it's like she's not acting at all".[2] Prior to her appearance in Dustbin Baby, Hutchinson had attended a local drama group for children, and was signed up with an agency. Her father said that she got the role because "she was the right face in the right place ... She was incredibly lucky but that doesn't deter from how well she did in getting it."[3]
After the release of Dustbin Baby, Hutchinson played roles in British television programmes EastEnders, Doc Martin and Psychoville. Her film debut came when she filmed scenes for the American film Prometheus, in which she played a younger version of the main character, Elizabeth Shaw. Director Ridley Scott considers the scenes critical for providing insight into Elizabeth's motivations. Hutchinson said "It was really good and I think the experience was great for me as well. It was filming at Pinewood, it is such a big place and that showed me what other sets were being built there which was good. I have never really been to a big set before, I just thought 'wow'. I know it was a big scene, Ridley Scott told me it was a really big scene. I was quite confident and just thought 'yeah I am going to do this'."[1]
Hutchinson subsequently made appearances on radio, stage and television, including roles in Little Crackers, The Politician's Husband, Not Going Out and Inside No. 9. She has main roles Dani's Castle and the BBC comedy The Kennedys.
Hutchinson lives and attends school in Croydon. She lives with her parents, Gary and Anna, and older brother.[1][4]
Filmography
Film and television
Year | Title | Role | Notes | References |
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2008 | Dustbin Baby | Young April Johnson | TV film | |
2009 | EastEnders | Stacey Slater's imaginary daughter | 3 episodes | |
2011 | Psychoville | Chloe Groves | 3 episodes | [5][6] |
2011 | Doc Martin | Ella | Episode: "Don't Let Go" | [7] |
2012 | Prometheus | Young Elizabeth Shaw | Feature film | |
2012 | The Poison Tree | Young Biba | TV film | |
2012 | Little Crackers | Young Rebecca Front | Episode: "Rebecca Front's Little Cracker: Rainy Days & Mondays" | [8] |
2013 | The Politician's Husband | Ruby Hoynes | 3 episodes | [9] |
2013 | Not Going Out | Nancy | Episode: "Magic" | [10] |
2014 | Terry and Brenda | Kelly | Short film | |
2014 | Inside No. 9 | Tamsin | Episode: "Last Gasp" | |
2015 | Mr. Bean | Little Girl | Comic Relief special sketch: "Funeral" | [11] |
2015 | Dani's Castle | Leonie | Main role | |
2015 | The Kennedys | Emma | Main role | [12][13] |
2016 | Casualty | Chloe | 1 episode "The Best Day of My Life" |
Stage
Year | Title | Role | Notes | References |
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2013 | To Kill a Mockingbird - Play | Scout | Play won the 2014 Samuel French Best Play Revival WhatsOnStage Award[14] | [15] |
2013-2014 | Emil and The Detectives - Play | Pony |
Radio
Year | Title | Role | Notes | References |
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2014–present | Home Front | Jessie Moore | Longlisted for 2015 Best Actor or Actress in a Debut Role BBC Audio Drama Award[16] | [17] |
2014 | Dangerous Visions | Anna | Radio 4 drama; episode "The Illustrated Man" | [18] |
2015 | Earthsea | Serret | Radio 4 adaptation of Earthsea; episode 1, "Shadow" | [19] |
2015 | All Those Women | Emily | Radio 4 drama; main role | [20] |
References
- 1 2 3 Williamson, Hannah (9 May 2012). "Schoolgirl stars in sci-fi blockbuster". Croydon Guardian. Retrieved 10 May 2012.
- ↑ Ouston, Julia (12 January 2009). Behind the Bin: The Making of Dustbin Baby. Dustbin Baby DVD. Kindle Entertainment/ITV DVD. Event occurs at approximately 5:00.
- ↑ Millard, Neil (23 November 2008). "Sanderstead schoolgirl to star in BBC Jacqueline Wilson drama". This Is Croydon. Northcliffe Media. Retrieved 7 May 2012.
- ↑ Wilkinson, Mark; Martin, Emer (10 May 2012). "Eight-year-old joins Hollywood stars in Ridley Scott's new sci-fi thriller". London Evening Standard. p. 31.
- ↑ Mulkern, Patrick. "Psychoville; Series 2 Episode 3". Radio Times. Retrieved 5 December 2012.
- ↑ Mulkern, Patrick. "Psychoville - Series 2 Episode 4". Radio Times. Retrieved 5 December 2012.
- ↑ Seale, Jack. "Doc Martin; Series 5, Episode 6 - Don't Let Go". Radio Times. Retrieved 5 December 2012.
- ↑ "Little Crackers; Series 3 - 2. Rebecca Front's Little Cracker". Radio Times. Retrieved 5 December 2012.
- ↑ BBC Two page "Meet the Characters". The Politician's Husband. Retrieved 30 August 2013
- ↑ Not Going Out - Magic; Series 6 - 7 Radio Times - Retrieved 3 September 2013
- ↑ "Comic Relief Special - Funeral". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
- ↑ "Filming starts on new BBC comedy The Kennedys". British Comedy Guide. 9 March 2015. Retrieved 11 June 2015.
- ↑ "The Kennedys". BBC. Retrieved 17 September 2015.
- ↑ "Full List: Winners of the 2014 WhatsOnStage Awards". WhatsOnStage. 23 February 2014. Retrieved 11 June 2015.
- ↑ "Summer Season at Regent's Park Theatre". Britain Magazine. VisitBritain. 30 May 2013. Retrieved 30 August 2013.
- ↑ "BBC Audio Drama Awards 2015 Long List". BBC. Retrieved 11 June 2015.
- ↑ "Jessie Moore". BBC. Retrieved 11 June 2015.
- ↑ "BBC Radio 4 - Dangerous Visions - The Illustrated Man". BBC. Retrieved 11 June 2015.
- ↑ "BBC Radio 4 Extra - Ursula Le Guin - Earthsea, Shadow". BBC. Retrieved 11 June 2015.
- ↑ "All Those Women". BBC. Retrieved 17 September 2015.
External links
- Lucy Hutchinson at the Internet Movie Database
- Lucy Hutchinson at A&J Management
- Advert for "Goodfella's Pizza Fairy Everyday" featuring Lucy Hutchinson
- Advert for "Amazon Kindle Kids TV Commercial UK" with Lucy Hutchinson