Nathalie Emmanuel
Biography
Nathalie Joanne Emmanuel is a British actress born on March 2, 1989, in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England. She is of Saint Lucian, English, and Dominican descent. Emmanuel began her professional journey in the late 1990s as a stage actress, performing in various West End productions, including the musical The Lion King. Throughout her career, she has established herself as a recognizable figure in both British television and international film, maintaining a significant presence in the entertainment industry with numerous acting credits to her name. Her background reflects a diverse heritage, and she continues to be active in film and television projects.
Career overview
Emmanuel transitioned to on-screen acting in 2006, securing the role of Sasha Valentine in the soap opera Hollyoaks. Following this, she appeared in various British television series before making her feature film debut in the 2012 movie Twenty8k. She achieved wider international recognition for her portrayal of Missandei in the HBO fantasy series Game of Thrones, a role she held from 2013 to 2019. Her filmography expanded during this period to include supporting roles in the Maze Runner franchise, specifically Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials in 2015 and Maze Runner: The Death Cure in 2018.
In addition to her work in fantasy and young adult adaptations, Emmanuel is known for her participation in the Fast and Furious film saga, where she portrayed the character Ramsey, beginning with her appearance in Furious 7 in 2015. Her career has continued to evolve with diverse projects, including a role in the boxing film Benn/Eubank, directed by David Harewood. Throughout her professional tenure, she has been recognized with various award nominations for her performances. She maintains a consistent presence in the industry, contributing to both television series and major motion pictures.
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- Megadoc (2025) as Self
- The Killer (2024) as Zee
- Megalopolis (2024) as Julia Cicero
- Arthur the King (2024) as Olivia
- Unsinkable (2024) as Maude Hawkins
- Fast X (2023) as Ramsey
- Die Hart (2023) as Jordan King
- The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022) as Self
- The Invitation (2022) as Evie Alexander
- F9 (2021) as Ramsey
- Army of Thieves (2021) as Gwendoline
- Last Train to Christmas (2021) as Sue
- Die Hart (2020) as Jordan King
- Holly Slept Over (2020) as Holly
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (2019) as Deet (voice)
- Four Weddings and a Funeral (2019) as Maya
- Game of Thrones: The Last Watch (2019) as Self
- The Crystal Calls - Making The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (2019) as Self
- Maze Runner: The Death Cure (2018) as Harriet
- The Titan (2018) as W.O. Tally Rutherford
- Sorceress (2018) as Waitress
- Late (2018) as Lauren
- The Fate of the Furious (2017) as Ramsey
- And the Winner Isn't (2017) as Self
- Furious 7 (2015) as Ramsey
- Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (2015) as Harriet
- Game of Thrones: Spanish Kingdom Special (2015) as Self
- Game of Thrones The IMAX Experience (2015) as Missandei
- Game of Thrones: A Day in the Life (2015) as Self
- Websex: What's the Harm? (2012) as Self - Presenter
- Twenty8K (2012) as Carla
- Game of Thrones (2011) as Missandei
- Misfits (2009) as Charlie
- Made in Hollywood (2005) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- The Daily Show (1996) as Self - Guest
- MTV Europe Music Awards (1994) as Self - Presenter
- Casualty (1986) as Cheryl Hallows
- Echoes
- Echoes Producer
- Sycoraxe as Dawn
- Sycoraxe Producer
- Hyde
- Dr. Mason Miller as Iris McKay
- Benn/Eubank as Sharon Benn
- The Tilbury Run