Rhona Mitra
Biography
Rhona Natasha Mitra is a British actress, model, and singer born on August 9, 1976, in Paddington, London, England. She is the daughter of Nora Downey and Anthony Mitra, a cosmetic surgeon, and has two brothers. Mitra is of Bengali Indian, English, and Irish descent. Throughout her professional career, she has sometimes been credited as Rona Mitra. She maintains a private personal life and has never married. Her professional background spans television and film, with 56 known credits recorded in industry databases. Mitra is recognized for her work across various media platforms, establishing herself as a performer in both the United Kingdom and international entertainment industries.
Career overview
Mitra first gained public recognition as the original live-action model for the character Lara Croft in the Tomb Raider video game series. Her filmography includes roles in projects such as Doomsday and the 2009 film Underworld: Rise of the Lycans, in which she portrayed the character Sonja. These roles helped establish her presence in the action and genre film sectors.
In television, Mitra has held recurring roles in several prominent series. She appeared as Major Rachel Dalton during the second and third seasons of Strike Back between 2012 and 2013. Following this, she played the character Rachel Scott in the first two seasons of the series The Last Ship from 2014 to 2015. Her career reflects a consistent involvement in both television drama and feature film production.
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56 titles- Red Sonja (2025) as Petra
- Ambleside (2025) as Betty
- Hounds of War (2024) as Selina
- Shadow Land (2024) as Rachel Donnelly
- The Other Me (2022) as Martha
- The Great Storm of '87 (2022) as Self - Narrator
- Archive (2020) as Simone
- Skylines (2020) as Dr. Mal
- The Fight (2019) as Amanda Chadwick
- Game Over, Man! (2018) as Erma
- Hard Target 2 (2016) as Sofia
- Supergirl (2015) as Mercy Graves
- The Last Ship (2014) as Dr. Rachel Scott
- The Strain (2014) as Charlotte
- The Loft (2014) as Allison Vanowen
- Crisis Point (2012) as Cameron Grainger
- Reuniting the Rubins (2011) as Andie Rubin
- Strike Back (2010) as Maj. Rachel Dalton
- The Gates (2010) as Claire Radcliff
- Stargate Universe (2009) as Commander Kiva
- Underworld: Rise of the Lycans (2009) as Sonja
- Stolen (2009) as Barbara
- Separation City (2009) as Katrien Becker
- Doomsday (2008) as Eden Sinclair
- Anatomy of Catastrophe: The Making of 'Doomsday' (2008) as self
- Shooter (2007) as Alourdes Galindo
- The Number 23 (2007) as Laura Tollins
- Skinwalkers (2006) as Rachel Talbot
- The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005) as Self
- Boston Legal (2004) as Tara Wilson
- Dog Whisperer (2004) as Self - Owner of Oscar
- Spartacus (2004) as Varinia
- Spartacus (2004) as Varinia
- Highwaymen (2004) as Molly Poole
- Nip/Tuck (2003) as Kit McGraw
- The Life of David Gale (2003) as Berlin
- Stuck on You (2003) as Bus Stop Bombshell
- Sweet Home Alabama (2002) as Tabatha Wadmore-Smith
- Ali G Indahouse (2002) as Kate Hedges
- Hollow Man (2000) as Sebastian's Neighbor
- Secret Agent Man (2000) as Lacey Sullivan
- Get Carter (2000) as Geraldine
- Gideon's Crossing (2000) as Dr. Alejandra Ollie Klein
- Beowulf (1999) as Kyra
- Croupier (1998) as Girl with Joint
- Monk Dawson (1998) as Mollie Joliff
- The Practice (1997) as Tara Wilson
- The Man Who Made Husbands Jealous (1997) as Flora Seymour
- A Kid in Aladdin's Palace (1997) as Sheherazade
- Lust For Glorious (1997) as First French Babe
- Eddie Izzard: Glorious (1997) as Groupie (uncredited)
- The Ghostbusters of East Finchley (1995) as Cass
- Party of Five (1994) as Holly Marie Beggins
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- Mother Knows Best
- The Experiment as Ava Stone
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Rhona Mitra best known for?
Rhona Mitra is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Red Sonja (2025), Archive (2020), Skylines (2020), Hard Target 2 (2016).
When and where was Rhona Mitra born?
Rhona Mitra was born on August 9, 1976 in Paddington, London, England, UK.
How many credits does Rhona Mitra have?
Rhona Mitra has accumulated over 56 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1993 to 2025.
What is Rhona Mitra's background in cinema and television?
Rhona Natasha Mitra is a British actress, model, and singer born on August 9, 1976, in Paddington, London, England. She is the daughter of Nora Downey and Anthony Mitra, a cosmetic surgeon, and has two brothers. Mitra is of Bengali Indian, English, and Irish descent. Throughout her professional career, she has sometime...