Eleanor Matsuura
Biography
Eleanor Matsuura is a Japanese-born British actress who is half-Japanese and half-English. Born in Tokyo, Japan, she was raised in London, England. She trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama, graduating in 2004. Matsuura is known for her television roles, including Yumiko in The Walking Dead, Hannah Santo in Spooks: The Greater Good, Bev in Utopia, and PC Donna Prager in Cuffs. Her career also includes appearances in British films and various television dramas such as EastEnders, Thorne, Extras, Holby City, Lead Balloon, Doctor Who, and Hustle. She has worked on stage at the Royal Court Theatre, the Old Vic Theatre, several West End theatres, and appeared as Isobel in Bull at the Crucible Theatre.
Career overview
Eleanor Matsuura is a Japanese-born British actress who is half-Japanese and half-English. Born in Tokyo, Japan, she was raised in London, England. She trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama, graduating in 2004. Following her graduation, she worked extensively on stage, performing at the Royal Court Theatre, the Old Vic Theatre, and several West End theatres, as well as appearing as Isobel in Bull at the Crucible Theatre.
Her screen career includes appearances in numerous British television dramas and British films. Her television credits feature roles in EastEnders, Thorne, Extras, Holby City, Lead Balloon, Doctor Who, and Hustle. She is best known for her television roles as Yumiko in The Walking Dead, Hannah Santo in Spooks: The Greater Good, Bev in Utopia, and PC Donna Prager in Cuffs.
According to her industry profile data, she has accumulated 51 known acting credits across film and television. Her professional background spans both live theatrical performances and extensive screen acting within the British and international entertainment industries.
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Full Filmography
51 titles- Dear Life (2026)
- Jay Kelly (2025) as Dresser
- The Day of the Jackal (2024) as Zina Jansone
- I Used to Be Famous (2022) as Amber
- Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021) as Epone
- Feel Good (2020) as Donna Ridley
- The One and Only Ivan (2020) as Candace Taylor
- Juliet, Naked (2018) as Cat
- Justice League (2017) as Epione (uncredited)
- Wonder Woman (2017) as Epione
- Lost in London (2017) as Laura, Woody's wife
- Red Top (2016) as Wendi Deng
- The 101-Year-Old Man Who Skipped Out on the Bill and Disappeared (2016) as Rebecca
- A Midsummer Night's Dream (2016) as Hippolyta
- Burn Burn Burn (2016) as Pandora
- Cuffs (2015) as PC Donna Prager
- Spooks: The Greater Good (2015) as Hannah Santo
- Residue (2015) as Angela Rossi
- The Lady in the Van (2015) as American Journalist
- Residue (2015) as Angela Rossi
- The Love Punch (2014) as Michaela
- Blood Moon (2014) as Black Deer
- Shetland (2013) as DI Jessie Cole
- Utopia (2013) as Bev
- Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa (2013) as TV Reporter
- Hacks (2012) as Ho Chi Mao Feast
- The Grind (2012) as Charlie
- Silk (2011) as Elizabeth Forester
- Twenty Twelve (2011) as Doctor
- The Fades (2011) as Vicky
- The Royal Bodyguard (2011) as Dana
- The Walking Dead (2010) as Yumiko Okumura
- Sherlock (2010) as DI Hopkins
- Vexed (2010) as Emma
- Law & Order: UK (2009) as Sophie Cohen
- FM (2009) as Jess
- The Old Guys (2009) as Marianne
- Hunter (2009) as DI Zoe Larson
- After You've Gone (2007) as Miss Murray
- Party Animals (2007)
- Magicians (2007) as Waitress
- 9/11: The Twin Towers (2006) as Operator #1
- Breaking and Entering (2006) as Ruby
- After the Rain (2006) as Lian
- Doctor Who (2005) as Jo Nakashima
- Extras (2005) as Producer's Wife
- A Very Social Secretary (2005) as Luz
- New Tricks (2004) as Tiffany Hayes
- Hustle (2004) as Receptionist
- My Family (2000) as Docteur
- Keep Her Quiet as Janet Lin
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Eleanor Matsuura best known for?
Eleanor Matsuura is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Jay Kelly (2025), The Day of the Jackal (2024), Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021), Feel Good (2020).
When and where was Eleanor Matsuura born?
Eleanor Matsuura was born on July 16, 1983 in Tokyo, Japan.
How many credits does Eleanor Matsuura have?
Eleanor Matsuura has accumulated over 51 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2000 to 2026.
What is Eleanor Matsuura's background in cinema and television?
Eleanor Matsuura is a Japanese-born British actress who is half-Japanese and half-English. Born in Tokyo, Japan, she was raised in London, England. She trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama, graduating in 2004. Matsuura is known for her television roles, including Yumiko in The Walking Dead, Hannah Santo in...