Leah Harvey
Biography
Leah Harvey is a British actor who identifies as non‑binary. They were born on 21 July 1995 in the London Borough of Newham, England, and are also credited as Leah Harvey Ferguson. Harvey gained international recognition for portraying Salvor Hardin in the 2021 Apple TV+ adaptation of Foundation, a performance that secured a nomination for a BAFTA award. Their stage work includes the role of Hortense in the National Theatre’s 2019 production of Small Island and the part of Lisa in the 2022 Theatre Royal Stratford East staging of The Wonderful World of Dissocia. Harvey’s career spans television and theatre, with a growing presence in contemporary British drama.
Career overview
Leah Harvey is a British actor who identifies as non‑binary. Sources list their birth year as either 1993/1994 or, alternatively, 21 July 1995, and note that they were born in the London Borough of Newham, England. They are also credited under the name Leah Harvey Ferguson.
Harvey’s most prominent screen role to date is the portrayal of Salvor Hardin in the Apple TV+ adaptation of Foundation, which premiered in 2021. Their performance in the series earned a nomination for a BAFTA award, marking a significant milestone in their television career.
In addition to screen work, Harvey has an established presence in theatre. They played Hortense in the National Theatre’s 2019 production of Small Island, and in 2022 they appeared as Lisa in the Theatre Royal Stratford East staging of The Wonderful World of Dissocia. These stage credits demonstrate a range that spans contemporary drama and speculative narratives.
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18 titles- The Assessment (2025) as Holly
- Secret Level (2024) as Cassidy Taimak (voice)
- A Gentleman in Moscow (2024) as Marina Samarova
- Sweetpea (2024) as Marina
- Tuesday (2024) as Nurse Billie
- Solers United (2024) as Bills
- Once Again... (Statues Never Die) (2022) as Museum Visitor
- Foundation (2021) as Salvor Hardin
- Fighting with My Family (2019) as Hannah
- National Theatre Live: Small Island (2019) as Hortense Roberts
- Martha (2019) as Angie
- Les Misérables (2018) as Matelote
- The Tempest (2018) as Miranda
- Julius Caesar (2018) as Soothsayer
- Henry IV (2018) as Poins/The Douglas
- On the Road (2016) as Estelle
- Dustbin Baby (2008) as Gina (as Leah Ferguson)
- The Scurry as Officer Wainwright
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Leah Harvey best known for?
Leah Harvey is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Assessment (2025), Secret Level (2024), Sweetpea (2024), Foundation (2021).
When and where was Leah Harvey born?
Leah Harvey was born on July 21, 1995 in London Borough of Newham, England, UK.
How many credits does Leah Harvey have?
Leah Harvey has accumulated over 18 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2008 to 2025.
What is Leah Harvey's background in cinema and television?
Leah Harvey is a British actor who identifies as non‑binary. They were born on 21 July 1995 in the London Borough of Newham, England, and are also credited as Leah Harvey Ferguson. Harvey gained international recognition for portraying Salvor Hardin in the 2021 Apple TV+ adaptation of Foundation, a performance that sec...