Daisy Edgar-Jones

Daisy Jessica Edgar-Jones was born on May 24th, 1998 in England and is an up-and-coming actress who has already made a significant impact in both film and television. She began her acting career with the popular series Cold Feet (2016-2020) and later starred in War of the Worlds (2019-2021).

However, it was her performance as Marianne in the BBC/Hulu romantic drama limited series Normal People (2020) that really caught the attention of audiences worldwide. Her portrayal of a complex and deeply emotional character earned her critical acclaim, as well as nominations for a British Academy Television Award and a Golden Globe Award.

Since then, Daisy has continued to expand her career by taking on challenging film roles in projects such as the horror-thriller Fresh (2022), the mystery Where the Crawdads Sing (2022), the disaster film Twisters (2024), and the romantic drama On Swift Horses (2024), which she also executive produced.

On television, Daisy starred as Brenda Lafferty Walsh in the FX on Hulu crime miniseries Under the Banner of Heaven, a role that earned her another Golden Globe Award nomination. Her dedication to her craft has truly shone through in each of these roles and has solidified her status as an actress to watch.

In addition to her work in film and television, Daisy has also graced the stage with performances on the West End. She appeared in adaptations of Mohsin Hamid's The Reluctant Fundamentalist (2017) and Tennessee Williams' Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (2024). Her diverse range of roles across film, television, and theatre have made her an influential figure in the entertainment industry.

In recognition of her talent and impact, Daisy was included on British Vogue's 2020 list of influential women. As she continues to evolve as an artist, there is no doubt that we will be seeing much more of Daisy Edgar-Jones in the future.