Lydia Wilson
Biography
Lydia Wilson is an English actress born on November 30, 1984, in Queen's Park, London, England. She was born to an American mother and an English father and grew up in Queen's Park and Kilburn in London. Her acting ambitions were inspired by her grandparents, who were stage actors from New York. She graduated in 2009 from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. Since her graduation, she has performed in numerous television and theatre productions, including the Olivier Award winning production of Blasted by Sarah Kane in 2010 at the Lyric Theatre. She has accumulated twenty-six known acting credits in television and film, including appearances in Black Mirror, Misfits, and About Time.
Career overview
Lydia Wilson is an English actress born on November 30, 1984, in Queen's Park, London, England. She was born to an American mother and an English father, and was brought up in Queen's Park and Kilburn, London. Her acting ambitions were inspired by her grandparents, who worked as stage actors in New York.
She graduated in 2009 from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. Following her graduation, she has performed in numerous television and theatre productions. Her stage work includes a performance in the Olivier Award winning production of Blasted, written by Sarah Kane, in 2010 at the Lyric Theatre.
Throughout her career, she has accumulated numerous known credits in acting across television and film projects. Her known film and television work includes appearances in productions such as Black Mirror, Misfits, and About Time.
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25 titles- Nine Bodies in a Mexican Morgue (2025) as Sonja
- The Swarm (2023) as Sara Thompson
- The Score (2022) as Sally
- Walden (2021) as Cassie
- The Secret History of Writing (2020) as Self - Presenter
- Ganef (2020) as Mrs. Hirth
- Flack (2019) as Eve
- A Working Mom's Nightmare (2019) as Kathy Hartman
- Dead Birds (2019) as Saskia Jensen
- Requiem (2018) as Matilda Gray
- All Is True (2018) as Susanna Hall
- Still (2018) as Ella
- Love Is Thicker Than Water (2017) as Vida
- Star Trek Beyond (2016) as Kalara
- About Time (2013) as Kit Kat
- Ripper Street (2012) as Mimi Morton
- Dirk Gently (2012) as Jane
- The Making of a Lady (2012) as Emily Fox Seton
- Black Mirror (2011) as Princess Susannah
- The Crimson Petal and the White (2011) as Elizabeth
- South Riding (2011) as Muriel Carne
- Never Let Me Go (2010) as Hannah
- Any Human Heart (2010) as Monday
- Misfits (2009) as Laura
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Zoe Stock
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Lydia Wilson best known for?
Lydia Wilson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Star Trek Beyond (2016), About Time (2013), Ripper Street (2012), Black Mirror (2011).
When and where was Lydia Wilson born?
Lydia Wilson was born on November 30, 1984 in Queen's Park, London, England.
How many credits does Lydia Wilson have?
Lydia Wilson has accumulated over 25 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1997 to 2025.
What is Lydia Wilson's background in cinema and television?
Lydia Wilson is an English actress born on November 30, 1984, in Queen's Park, London, England. She was born to an American mother and an English father and grew up in Queen's Park and Kilburn in London. Her acting ambitions were inspired by her grandparents, who were stage actors from New York. She graduated in 2009 f...