Rose Leslie
Biography
Rose Eleanor Arbuthnot-Leslie is a Scottish actress born on February 9, 1987, in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Known for her work in both television and film, she has established a career that spans various genres, including fantasy, drama, and legal thrillers. She is recognized for her performances in several high-profile series, including the ITV drama Downton Abbey, the HBO fantasy series Game of Thrones, the CBS All Access legal and political drama The Good Fight, and the HBO production The Time Traveler's Wife. Her professional background includes appearances in numerous television and film projects throughout her career in the entertainment industry.
Career overview
Rose Leslie made her leading on-screen debut at the age of 21 in the 2009 television film New Town. She gained recognition for her role as the maid Gwen Dawson in the ITV drama series Downton Abbey. Her portrayal of the character Ygritte in the HBO fantasy series Game of Thrones is frequently cited as a significant role that contributed to her professional prominence. In addition to her television work, Leslie has appeared in several feature films, including Now Is Good in 2012, The Last Witch Hunter in 2015, and Honeymoon.
Her television career continued with a role as Maia Rindell, which she played for three seasons on the CBS All Access legal and political drama The Good Fight. She also starred as Clare Abshire in the HBO series The Time Traveler's Wife. Throughout her career, Leslie has been noted for her performances on both television and in film, maintaining a presence in various productions since her debut.
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- The Last Druid (2027)
- Miss Austen (2025) as Isabella Fowle
- The Hack (2025) as Charlotte Harris
- Make My Money Matter Couples Therapy (2023)
- Death on the Nile (2022) as Louise Bourget
- The Time Traveler's Wife (2022) as Clare Abshire
- Vigil (2021) as DS Kirsten Longacre
- The Good Fight (2017) as Maia Rindell
- Revolting Rhymes (2017) as Red Riding Hood (voice)
- Letters from Baghdad (2017) as Young Gertrude Bell (voice)
- Sticky Notes (2017) as Athena
- Morgan (2016) as Dr. Amy Menser
- Revolting Rhymes (2016) as Red Riding Hood
- The Last Witch Hunter (2015) as Chloe
- Game of Thrones The IMAX Experience (2015) as Ygritte
- The Great Fire (2014) as Sarah
- Honeymoon (2014) as Bea
- Blandings (2013) as Niagara Donaldson
- Utopia (2013) as Milner
- Now Is Good (2012) as Fiona
- Game of Thrones (2011) as Ygritte
- Vera (2011) as Lena Holgate
- Case Histories (2011) as Laura Wyre
- Downton Abbey (2010) as Gwen Dawson
- Downton Abbey (2010) as Gwen Harding
- Luther (2010) as Emma Lane
- New Town (2009) as Rhina
- The One Show (2006) as Self
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
- The Custom of the Country