Lily Cole
Biography
Lily Cole is an English actress and entrepreneur born on 27 December 1987 in Torquay, Devon, England, UK. She began her career as a model, appearing in various advertising campaigns for brands such as Longchamp, Anna Sui, and Rimmel. Cole's first leading role as an actress was in the 2009 film The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus. She has also appeared in the short film Passages. Cole's acting credits include 37 known roles. She is known for her work in the film industry, having been listed as one of the top 30 models of the 2000s by Vogue Paris in 2009.
Career overview
Lily Cole began her acting career with a leading role as Valentina in the 2009 film The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus. This marked her first significant role in the film industry. Cole's early experience in the entertainment industry was in modeling, where she gained recognition and worked with prominent brands.
As an actress, Cole has appeared in a number of films, including Passages, a short film. Her work in film showcases her versatility as a performer. Cole's background in modeling has likely influenced her approach to acting, bringing a unique perspective to her roles. Her early success in the film industry suggests a promising career in acting.
Cole's acting credits are extensive, with 37 known credits to her name. Her experience in the entertainment industry has provided her with a solid foundation for her acting career. As she continues to work in film, Cole's talent and versatility are likely to be showcased in a variety of roles.
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Full filmography
- How to Live (2025)
- Hilma (2022) as Mathilda
- Night Burns Like Cigarettes (2022) as Narrator
- The Big Narstie Show (2018) as Self - Guest
- London Fields (2018) as Trish Shirt
- Balls (2018) Director
- Balls (2018) Writer
- Egon Schiele: Dangerous Desires (2018) as Self (Actor and Film Maker)
- Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017) as Party Girl Lovey
- Elizabeth I (2017) as Elizabeth I
- Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie (2016) as Lily Cole
- Artsnight (2015) as Self - Presenter
- The Messenger (2015) as Emma
- Gravy (2015) as Mimi
- Orion (2015)
- The Last Leg (2013) as Self
- The Zero Theorem (2013) as Woman in Street Commercial
- Acting Disruptive (2013) as Self
- Are All Men Pedophiles? (2013) as Self (archive footage)
- Lily Cole's Art Matters (2013) as Herself
- Snow White and the Huntsman (2012) as Greta
- London 2012 Olympic Games (2012) as Self
- Confession of a Child of the Century (2012) as Elise
- London 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony: A Symphony of British Music (2012) as Self
- OK! TV (2011)
- There Be Dragons (2011) as Aline
- The Moth Diaries (2011) as Ernessa Bloch
- The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (2009) as Valentina
- T Takes: Brooklyn '09 (2009) as Lily
- Live from Studio Five (2009) as Self
- The September Issue (2009) as Self (uncredited)
- Rage (2009) as Lettuce Leaf
- Passage (2009) as Tania
- Pirelli Calendar 2010 (South Florida PBS) (2009) as Lily
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self
- St Trinian's (2007) as Polly
- Doctor Who (2005) as Sea Siren
- Work No. 2727 as Self