Natasha O'Keeffe
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Natasha O'Keeffe | |
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| Born | Natasha Dervill O'Keeffe 1 December 1986 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2008–present |
Natasha Dervill O'Keeffe (born 1 December 1986) is a British stage, television and movie actress. She is known for her roles as Abbey in the British television series Misfits, Fedora in ITV's television series Jekyll and Hyde, as Emilia Ricoletti in the Sherlock New Year special episode "The Abominable Bride",[1] and as Lizzie Shelby in the BBC series Peaky Blinders.
Early life
Born in Brighton to Irish parents from County Cavan, she was raised in Tooting, South London. O'Keeffe trained at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, and starred in a number of their stage productions.[1]
Career
O'Keeffe first came to public attention in 2008, playing a member of the Royal Family who enjoys parties, one night stands and drugs in the music video for "Falling Down",[1] the last single released by Oasis before the band dissolved. That same year, she had a part in the feature film Abraham's Point.
In 2010 and 2012, O'Keeffe played Sadie in both seasons of BBC Three's drama series Lip Service, about a group of lesbians living in Glasgow, Scotland. In 2012 and 2013 she played Abbey Smith in the lead ensemble for the final two seasons of E4's comedy-drama Misfits, about a group of young offenders in a London community service program who obtain supernatural powers.[2]
In 2013, she had a role in an episode of Law & Order: UK, and appeared in the feature films Filth and Svengali.
In 2015, she starred as Fedora, the side-kick and lover of the main antagonist in ITV's TV series, Jekyll and Hyde. She also starred in a music video for Daughter's song "Numbers" as part of a series of films for the band's album Not to Disappear.[3]
In 2016, she appeared in the Sherlock special "The Abominable Bride" as the titular bride, Emelia Ricoletti.
From 2013 to 2022, O'Keeffe starred as Lizzie Shelby in Peaky Blinders.
Filmography
| Year | Titel | Role | Notes |
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| 2010–2012 | Lip Service | Sadie Anderson | Main role |
| 2012–2013 | Misfits | Abbey Smith | Main role (series 4–5) |
| 2013 | Law & Order: UK | Connie Moran | Episode: "Mortal" |
| 2013 | Svengali | Natasha | Film |
| 2013 | Filth | Anna | Film |
| 2013–2022 | Peaky Blinders | Lizzie Shelby | Main role |
| 2015 | The Last Panthers | Kirsty | Recurring role |
| 2015 | Jekyll and Hyde | Fedora | Main role |
| 2016 | Sherlock | Emilia Ricoletti | Episode: "The Abominable Bride" |
| 2017–2021 | Strike | Charlotte Campbell | Recurring role |
| 2019 | Rebellion | Agnes Moore | Miniseries |
| 2019 | Temple | Chloe Myerscough | 3 episodes (season 1) |
| 2021 | Intergalactic | Dr Emma Grieves | Main role |
References
- ^ a b c "The Artful Dodgeress". Diva. 29 May 2012. Archived from the original on 12 July 2012. Retrieved 7 July 2012.
- ^ "Misfits: Abbey Smith".
- ^ Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: Daughter - Numbers. YouTube.
External links
- Natasha O'Keeffe at IMDb
- Natasha O'Keeffe at United Agents Literary and Talent Agency
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