Georgia King
Georgia King | |
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Born | Georgia May King 18 November 1986 |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2004–present |
Children | 1[2] |
Parents |
Georgia May King (born 18 November 1986) is a Scottish actress.
Early life
Born in Edinburgh, King is the daughter of Australian actor Jonathan Hyde and Scottish opera singer Isobel Buchanan.[3]
Career
Although King grew up dreaming of being a director, she got her break into acting when she was 18 and still working at a cheese shop,
She is best known as Goldie, a surrogate mother in the American sitcom,
King also appeared as series regular Amanda Snodgrass across both seasons in the 2016–2017 HBO comedy Vice Principals.
In May 2023, King announced on Instagram that she had recently become a mother. She has been in a relationship with comedian Ben Schwartz for years.[9]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role |
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2008 | Wild Child |
Harriet |
2008 | The Duchess | Lady Teazle |
2009 | The Academy | Khloe |
2009 | Tormented | Sophia |
2009 | Tanner Hall | Victoria |
2009 | St Trinian's 2: The Legend of Fritton's Gold | Juliet |
2009 | The Academy Part 2: First Impressions | Khloe |
2010 | Burke and Hare |
Emma |
2011 | Chalet Girl | Jules |
2011 | One Day | Suki Meadows |
2012 | Eliminate: Archie Cookson | Lucy |
2012 | Cockneys vs Zombies | Emma |
2013 | Austenland | Lady Amelia Heartwright |
2015 | Kill Your Friends | Rebecca |
2018 | Parallel | Leena |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2006 | Jane Eyre | Rosamond Oliver | 2 episodes |
2007 | The History of Mr Polly | Christabel | Television film |
2007 | The Shadow in the North | Lady Mary | Television film |
2008 | Little Dorrit | Pet Meagles | Main role |
2009 | Plus One | Astrid | Episode: "One Love" |
2009 | Free Agents | Jodie | Episode 1.1 |
2009 | Off the Hook | Weird Bloke | 3 episodes |
2010 | Agatha Christie's Poirot | Frances Drake | Episode: "Hallowe'en Party" |
2010 | Merlin | Princess Elena | Episode: "The Changeling" |
2011 | Sugartown | Carmen | 3 episodes |
2011 | Felix and Murdo |
Winnie | Episode: "Christmas Special" |
2012 | Sinbad | Roisin | Episode: "The Siren" |
2012 | Skins | Clara | Episode: "Finale" |
2012–2013 | The New Normal | Goldie Clemmons | Main role |
2015 | Vicious | Jess | Episodes 2.1, 2.3 |
2016–2017 | Vice Principals | Amanda Snodgrass | Main role |
2020 | Royalties | Kendra | Web series; main role |
2020 | Devs | Lianne | 4 episodes |
2021 | Wolfboy and the Everything Factory | William's Mom | 2 episodes |
2022 | Star Trek: Lower Decks | Petra Aberdeen (voice) | 3 episodes |
References
- ^ "Vice Principals' Georgia King on what the HBO comedy taught her about America". Vox. Retrieved 13 November 2017.
- ^ "Georgia King on Instagram: "My first Mother's Day as a Mum!!". Instagram.com. 14 May 2023. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ^ Gordon, Amanda (10 October 2007). "Out & About: RSC Goes Brooklyn Even Bigger Than BAM". The New York Sun.
- ^ "YOUR HANDS Short Film: Kickstarter". Kickstarter.com. Retrieved 11 August 2013.
- PBS
- ^ King, Georgia (2 September 2020). "Interview: Georgia King on American Accents, Almost Losing Out on Her First Role and Her New Film, 'First One In'". Daily Actor (Interview). Interviewed by Lance Carter. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
- ^ Santer, Diederick - Jane Eyre: Behind The Scenes Production Diary, BBC (May 2006)
- ^ "Merlin Forums: Series 2 & 3 Spoilers Thread". tv.com. Retrieved 29 February 2012.
- ^ "Georgia King on Instagram: "My first Mother's Day as a Mum!!". Instagram.com. 14 May 2023. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
External links
- Georgia King on Twitter
- Georgia King at IMDb