Riann Steele
Riann Steele | |
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Born | Arts Educational Schools, London | 23 May 1987
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2009–present |
Children | 2[1] |
Riann Steele is an American-born British actress. She began her career in theatre. Her films include Treacle Jr. (2010), Sket (2011), and The Creeping (2022). On television, she starred in the E4 comedy Crazyhead (2016) and the NBC series Debris (2021).
She had recurring roles in the BBC medical soap Holby City (2009–2010) and the Channel 4 sitcom Lovesick (2014–2016), and season 5 of the Syfy series The Magicians (2020).
Early life
Steele was born in Brooklyn and grew up in
Arts Educational School (ArtsEd).[2]
Career
After completing her studies, Steele appeared in various
Doctor Who (series 7) as Queen Nefertiti.[5] She has also appeared as Cleo, a therapist, in the Channel 4/Netflix comedy series Lovesick and also appeared as Sydney Halliday in four episodes of NCIS: New Orleans
Season 4.
In 2021, Steele played the role of Finola Jones in the NBC drama Debris, whose pilot was written by J. H. Wyman.[6]
Select filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2009 | Hamlet | Lady-in-waiting | Film |
2009–2010 | Holby City | Lauren Minster | Recurring role, 12 episodes |
2010 | Pete versus Life | N/A | Episode: "Marriage of Convenience" |
2010 | Treacle Jr. | Linda | Film |
2011 | 360 | Waitress | Film |
2011 | Sket | Shaks | Film |
2011 | Death in Paradise | Abigail Lightfoot | Episode: "An Unhelpful Aid" |
2012 | Sadie J | Daisy | Episodes: "Pixiepopalistic: Parts 1 and 2" |
2012 | Doctor Who | Nefertiti | Episode: "Dinosaurs on a Spaceship" |
2013 | Misfits | Naomi | Episode 5.4 |
2014–2016 | Lovesick | Cleo | 4 episodes |
2016 | Crazyhead | Suzanne | Main role |
2018 | NCIS: New Orleans | Sydney Halliday | 4 episodes |
2018 | Ant-Man and the Wasp | Catherine Starr | Film |
2019 | Legacies | Ablah | Episode: "There's a World Where Your Dreams Came True" |
2020 | The Magicians | Plum Chatwin | Recurring role (season 5), 5 episodes |
2021 | Debris | Finola Jones | Main role[6] |
References
- ^ https://www.instagram.com/p/C2uoK1vuOKy/
- ^ Gyamfi, Akua (4 October 2016). "Riann Steele Talks Being the Not So Pretty Best Friend in E4's Crazyhead". The British Blacklist. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
- ^ Riann Steele, the role of Linda Archived 2012-04-09 at the Wayback Machine". Treacle Jr. Retrieved on 30 August 2012]
- ^ "Ones To Watch – Riann Steele | Clash Music Exclusive Interview". Clashmusic.com. May 2012. Retrieved 8 September 2012.
- ^ "Doctor Who Profiles/Queen-Nefertiti". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 3 February 2013.
- ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (14 February 2020). "'Debris': Riann Steele To Star In NBC Sci-Fi Drama Pilot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
External links
- Riann Steele at IMDb
- "Riann Steele // Shaks" in "Sket Press Pack". Revolver Entertainment. Retrieved on 30 August 2012.