Lydia Wilson (born 1984) is an Anglo-American actress and radio personality. Since graduating in 2009 from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), she has performed in numerous television and theatre productions including the Olivier Award winning Blasted by Sarah Kane in 2010 at the Lyric Theatre.



Early life

Wilson was born and brought up in Queen's Park in Kilburn, London to an American mother and an English father. She says her acting ambitions came from her grandparents who were both stage actors. After completing a Foundation Course at the Chelsea College of Art and Design, Wilson studied English at the University of Cambridge. Wilson then trained at RADA.

Career

Wilson made her film debut in Never Let Me Go (2010). In 2014, she was included in the 1000 most influential Londoners.

Stage

Theatre

House of Special Purpose (2009) as Maria
Pains of Youth (2009) as Desiree
Blasted (2010) as Cate
The Heretic (2011)
The Acid Test (2011) as Jessica
'Tis Pity She's a Whore (2011) as Annabella
Hysteria (2013) as Jessica[9]
King Charles III (2014) as Kate, Duchess of Cambridge

Filmography

List of film performances Year Title Role Notes
2010 Never Let Me Go Hannah Film debut
2013 About Time Catherine "Kit-Kat" Lake
Hereafter Katcher Completed
2016 Star Trek Beyond Filming

List of television performances

Year Title Role Notes
2010 Pete Versus Life Rachel Episode: "Fankoo"
Midsomer Murders Zoe Stock Episode: "Master Class"
Any Human Heart Monday Episode: "1.3"
2011 South Riding Muriel Carne Recurring role
The Crimson Petal and the White Elizabeth Episode: "1.1"
Black Mirror Princess Susannah Episode: "The National Anthem"
2012 Dirk Gently Jane Episode: "1.2"
The Making of a Lady Emily Fox Seton TV film
2013 Misfits Laura Recurring role
2014 Ripper Street Mimi Morton Six episodes; Series 3