Ophelia Lucy Lovibond (born 19 February 1986) is an English actress. She is known for her roles as Carina in the film Guardians of the Galaxy, Izzy Gould in the BBC's W1A, Patty Failure in Disney's Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made, Joyce Prigger in Starz's Minx, and Kitty Winter in CBS's Elementary.
Ophelia Lovibond | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ophelia Lucy Lovibond 19 February 1986 Hammersmith, London, England |
| Alma mater | University of Sussex |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Spouse |
Henry Pettigrew (m. 2022) |
Early life and education
editOphelia Lovibond grew up in Shepherd's Bush, London, in a single-parent family. Her mother worked as a chartered psychologist at Wormwood Scrubs Prison. She has a brother and a sister.[1] Lovibond attended Latymer Upper School on a scholarship.[1] She also attended the Young Blood theatre company, a youth drama club, in Hammersmith.[2] She graduated from the University of Sussex with a degree in English Literature in 2008.[3]
Acting career
editTelevision
editLovibond's first television appearance was at the age of 12 in the Channel 4 sitcom The Wilsons. She said she lied about her age to win the role.[1]
She appeared in Elliot Hegarty’s FM and the British period drama Heartbeat. She also played Izzy Gould in the BBC satire W1A.
Lovibond was a regular on season 3 of Elementary as Sherlock's new apprentice, Kitty Winter. She also made an appearance in episodes 15 and 16 of season 5, as well as in season 7.
In 2016, she played the role of Lady Alexandra Lindo-Parker in Sky1 series Hooten & The Lady.
She appeared in a guest role in the 2019 series Whiskey Cavalier as MI6 agent Emma Davies.
She stars as Joyce Prigger in the HBO/STARZ comedy series Minx.
She also appeared as Rachel in the first episode, "Sardines", of the first series of the British black comedy anthology series Inside No. 9.
In 2022, Lovibond played Carrie Symonds in the TV series This England.
Film
editLovibond made her film debut in Roman Polanski's Oliver Twist in 2005.[4] She had a part in the John Lennon biopic Nowhere Boy.[5] She played a leading role in the film 4.3.2.1,[6] and had roles in the 2011 films London Boulevard, No Strings Attached and Mr. Popper's Penguins. Lovibond played Teri in the BFI/BBC film based on the award winning novel, 8 Minutes Idle, and Carina, The Collector's slave, in the 2014 film Guardians of the Galaxy.[7][8]
Radio
editBBC Radio 4 Lobby Land (Series 1, June 2018).
Theatre
editIn 2015, Lovibond made her professional stage debut in the revival of Lucy Prebble's The Effect, directed by Daniel Evans.[9] The following year, she appeared as Elizabeth Barry in Stephen Jeffreys' The Libertine at London's Theatre Royal Haymarket.[10]
In 2017, she played Lois, the eponymous character, in Githa Sowerby's The Stepmother.[11] She played Lou in Barney Norris’s 2018 play Nightfall [12] and starred in the revival of David Hare's The Bay at Nice.[13]
Others
editLovibond appeared in Gabrielle Aplin's February 2013 music video "Please Don't Say You Love Me".[14]
Personal life
editShe married actor Henry Pettigrew on 1 May 2022. The couple met while starring in The Effect.[15]
Acting credits
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Oliver Twist | Bet | |
| 2006 | Crusade in Jeans | Isabella | |
| 2007 | Popcorn | Katerina | |
| 2009 | Bottle | Sam | Short film |
| Shadows in the Sun | Kate | ||
| Nowhere Boy | Marie | ||
| 2010 | Chatroom | Charlotte | |
| 4.3.2.1. | Shannon | ||
| London Boulevard | Penny | ||
| 2011 | No Strings Attached | Vanessa | |
| Turnout | Sophie | ||
| Mr. Popper's Penguins | Pippi Pepenopolis | ||
| 2012 | 8 Minutes Idle | Teri | |
| The Poison Tree | Biba Capel | ||
| 2013 | A Single Shot | Abbie | |
| Thor: The Dark World | Carina | Cameo | |
| 2014 | Guardians of the Galaxy | ||
| 2015 | Man Up | Jessica | |
| 2016 | Tommy's Honour | Meg Drinnen | |
| The Autopsy of Jane Doe | Emma | ||
| Gozo | Lucille | ||
| 2019 | Rocketman | Arabella | |
| 2020 | Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made | Patty Failure | |
| 2024 | Here | Stella Beekman |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | The Wilsons | Poppy Wilson | 6 episodes |
| 2003 | Single | Rachel Barton | 6 episodes |
| The Bill | Carly Flint | “Antecedent”, “Fatality” | |
| Loving You | Alice | Television film | |
| 2005 | Casualty | Jude Greer | Episode: "Running out of Kisses" |
| Nathan Barley | Mandy | Episode #1.5 | |
| 2006–2007 | Holby City | Jade McGuire | Recurring role, 9 episodes |
| 2007 | The Bill | Serena Black | Episode: "A Model Murder: Part 1" |
| Heartbeat | Charlie Prentice | E2 S17 “Heirs Apparent” | |
| 2008 | Messiah: The Rapture | Lucy Waite | Miniseries, 2 episodes |
| Delta Forever | Roxy | Episode: "Pilot" | |
| 2009 | Lewis | Jessica Rattenbury | Episode: "The Point of Vanishing" |
| FM | Daisy | Main role, 6 episodes | |
| 2012 | Titanic: Blood & Steel | Kitty Carlton | Main role, 12 episodes |
| The Poison Tree | Biba Capel | TV miniseries, 2 episodes | |
| 2014 | Inside No. 9 | Rachel | Episode: "Sardines" |
| Mr. Sloane | Robin | Main role, 6 episodes | |
| 2014–2017 | W1A | Izzy Gould | Main role, 14 episodes |
| 2014–2015, 2017, 2019 | Elementary | Katheryn "Kitty" Winter | Recurring role, 15 episodes |
| 2016 | Hooten & the Lady | Lady Alexandra Lindo-Parker | Lead role, 8 episodes |
| 2019 | Whiskey Cavalier | Emma Davies | 4 episodes |
| 2020 | Feel Good | Binky | 5 episodes |
| 2020–present | Trying | Erica | Main role |
| 2020 | Roadkill | Susan Laurence | Episode: #1.3 |
| 2021 | What If...? | Carina (voice) | Episode: "What If... T'Challa Became a Star-Lord?" |
| 2022 | Minx | Joyce Prigger | Lead role |
| This England | Carrie Symonds | Main role, 5 episodes | |
| 2023 | Partygate | Annabel D'acre | |
| TBA | Real Love (Yes, It's Real Love!) | Stacey | Post-production |
Music videos
edit| Year | Artist | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Gabrielle Aplin | "Please Don't Say You Love Me" |
Theatre
edit| Year | Title | Role | Details | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | The Effect | Connie | Sheffield Crucible | |
| 2016 | The Libertine | Elizabeth Barry | Theatre Royal Haymarket | |
| 2017 | The Stepmother | Lois Relph | Chichester Festival Theatre | |
| 2018 | Nightfall | Lou | Bridge Theatre | |
| 2019 | The Bay at Nice | Sophia | Menier Chocolate Factory | |
| 2024 | The Hills of California | Ruby Webb | Harold Pinter Theatre Broadhurst Theatre |
References
edit- ^ a b c Gilbert, Gerard (16 February 2015). "Ophelia Lovibond on Elementary, schooldays and living with that name". The Independent. Archived from the original on 24 May 2022.
- ^ Cole, Olivia (18 March 2011). "From Hammersmith To Hollywood; Who Needs Hoity-Toity RADA When an Unpretentious Drama Club Is Offering a One-Way Ticket to Stardom?". Evening Standard. Retrieved 21 February 2015.
- ^ "Notable alumni search results". University of Sussex. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
- ^ Clair, Stephanie (28 May 2014). "Ophelia Lovibond – a flower child for today". The Glass Magazine. Retrieved 10 January 2015.
- ^ "Review: 'Nowhere Boy'". Variety.
- ^ Empire's 4.3.2.1 Movie Review
- ^ Kit, Borys (22 April 2013). "'Guardians of the Galaxy' Adds One More to Cast (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 24 April 2013. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
- ^ Blackmon, Joe (8 November 2013). "Thor: The Dark World After The Credits Detailed Explanation". Comicbook.com. Retrieved 10 November 2013.
- ^ "The Effect (Sheffield Crucible) | WhatsOnStage". www.whatsonstage.com. July 2015. Retrieved 30 September 2022.
- ^ Hewis, Ben (10 June 2016). "Further casting announced for The Libertine". What's On Stage. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
- ^ "Review: The Stepmother (Chichester Festival Theatre) | WhatsOnStage". www.whatsonstage.com. 18 August 2017. Retrieved 30 September 2022.
- ^ "Review: Nightfall (Bridge Theatre) | WhatsOnStage". www.whatsonstage.com. 8 May 2018. Retrieved 30 September 2022.
- ^ "Review: The Bay at Nice (Menier Chocolate Factory) | WhatsOnStage". www.whatsonstage.com. 20 March 2019. Retrieved 30 September 2022.
- ^ Grubs, Jefferson (13 November 2014). "Who Plays Kitty on 'Elementary'? Ophelia Lovibond Is a British TV Star with Marvel Ties". Bustle.
- ^ "Actor Ophelia Lovibond Chose A Suitably Theatrical Gown For Her Music Hall Wedding". British Vogue. 12 June 2022. Retrieved 30 September 2022.