Natascha McElhone
Biography
Natascha McElhone, born on 14 December 1969 in Surrey, England, United Kingdom, is an English actress who has worked across stage, screen and television. She is female and is credited with fifty acting roles according to the database. McElhone is best known for her performances in the films Ronin, The Truman Show and Solaris, and for a leading role in the Showtime series Californication. She is also listed under alternate names including Natascha Taylor, Natasha McElhone and Natascha. Her career spans both film and television, and she continues to be recognized for her contributions to acting.
Career overview
Natascha McElhone, born on 14 December 1969 in Surrey, England, United Kingdom, is an English actress whose work spans stage, screen and television. Identified in professional records as female, she has been credited in approximately fifty productions. Her career includes notable film appearances that have defined her public profile, most prominently in the action‑thriller Ronin, the satirical drama The Truman Show, and the science‑fiction adaptation Solaris. These three titles are cited as the works for which she is best known.
In addition to her film work, McElhone has taken a leading role in the Showtime television series Californication, extending her presence into serialized storytelling. The series is highlighted as a significant part of her television repertoire. Throughout her career she has been listed under several variations of her name, including Natascha Taylor, Natasha McElhone and Natascha, reflecting the range of credits under which she has appeared. Her professional profile is maintained in public databases that catalogue her acting contributions, confirming her status as a recognized figure in contemporary English acting.
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- Young Sherlock (2026) as Cordelia Holmes
- The Kollective (2025) as Maya Blade
- Halo (2022) as Dr. Catherine Halsey
- Halo (2022) Producer
- Hotel Portofino (2022) as Bella Ainsworth
- Carmen (2022) as Carmen
- The First (2018) as Laz Ingram
- London Town (2017) as Sandrine
- The Crown (2016) as Penny Knatchbull
- Designated Survivor (2016) as Alex Kirkman
- Mr. Church (2016) as Marie Brooks
- Saints & Strangers (2015) as Elizabeth Hopkins
- Romeo & Juliet (2013) as Lady Capulet
- Believe (2013) as Erica Gallagher
- The Sea (2013) as Connie Grace
- Thorne (2010) as Anne Coburn
- The Kid (2010) as Gloria
- The Secret of Moonacre (2009) as Loveday
- 10 Minute Tales (2009) as Woman
- High Flyers: How Britain Took to the Air (2009) as Herself - Narrator
- Blessed (2008) as Lou
- Californication (2007) as Karen van der Beek
- The Company (2007) as Elizabeth Nemeth
- Big Nothing (2006) as Penelope Wood
- Revelations (2005) as Sister Josepha Montafiore
- Guy X (2005) as Sgt. Irene Teal
- Ladies in Lavender (2004) as Olga
- Ronin: Filming in the Fast Lane (2004) as Self
- The Other Boleyn Girl (2003) as Mary Boleyn
- Laurel Canyon (2003) as Sara
- Killing Me Softly (2002) as Deborah
- Solaris (2002) as Rheya
- FearDotCom (2002) as Terry
- City of Ghosts (2002) as Sophie
- Love's Labour's Lost (2000) as Rosaline
- Contaminated Man (2000) as Holly Anderson
- The Truman Show (1998) as Lauren Garland / Sylvia
- Ronin (1998) as Deirdre
- What Rats Won't Do (1998) as Kate Beckenham
- The Devil's Own (1997) as Megan Doherty
- Mrs. Dalloway (1997) as Young Clarissa
- Karaoke (1996) as Angie
- Surviving Picasso (1996) as Françoise Gilot
- Cadfael (1994) as Cecily Corde
- The Sanctuary Sparrow (1994) as Cecily Corde
- A Breed of Heroes (1994) as Janet
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- Absolutely Fabulous (1992) as Art Gallery Attendant
- Bergerac (1981) as Louise Calder
- Minder (1979) as Vanessa
- When Darkness Loves Us