Emma D'Arcy
Biography
Emma Zia D'Arcy is an English actor born on June 27, 1992, in London, England. A non-binary performer, D'Arcy is recognized for their work across film, television, and theatre. Beyond their screen appearances, D'Arcy is a theatre-maker and serves as the Joint Artistic Director of the Forward Arena Theatre Company. They received their education at the Ruskin School of Art. D'Arcy has gained significant professional recognition for their lead performance in high-profile fantasy television, earning critical acclaim and multiple Golden Globe Award nominations for their contributions to the medium. They maintain an active presence in the industry, continuing their work in television series that began in the late 2010s.
Career overview
Emma D'Arcy began their television career with a role in the 2018 BBC drama Wanderlust. They subsequently appeared in the 2020 Amazon Prime series Truth Seekers. D'Arcy expanded their filmography with appearances in the drama films Misbehaviour, released in 2020, and Mothering Sunday, released in 2021. These early projects established their presence in both television and feature film productions within the British entertainment industry.
In 2022, D'Arcy began starring as Rhaenyra Targaryen in the HBO fantasy series House of the Dragon. This role has served as a significant point in their career, garnering critical acclaim and two Golden Globe Award nominations. D'Arcy continues to be credited for their work on the series, which remains ongoing. Throughout their career, D'Arcy has balanced screen acting with their commitments as a theatre-maker and their leadership role as the Joint Artistic Director of the Forward Arena Theatre Company.
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- Digger (2026) as Lina
- National Theatre Live: The Other Place (2025) as Annie
- Rhoda (2024) as Louis
- For People in Trouble (2023) as Jenny
- The Talent (2023) as Tommy
- The Talent (2023) Producer
- House of the Dragon (2022) as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen
- House of the Dragon (2022) as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen (voice)
- The House That Dragons Built (2022) as Self
- They Heard Him Shout Allahu Akbar (2022) as Nurse
- Mothering Sunday (2021) as Emma Hobday
- Truth Seekers (2020) as Astrid
- Misbehaviour (2020) as Hazel
- Hanna (2019) as Sonia Richter
- Wild Bill (2019) as Alma
- Baptiste (2019) as Girl at NA Meeting
- O Holy Ghost (2019) as Stephanie
- Wanderlust (2018) as Naomi Richards
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Nominee
- Parachute
- Last Train Home as Eve