Katherine Rose Morley (born 3 October 1989) is an English actress. She has appeared in The Mill (2013–2014), Thirteen (2016), Last Tango in Halifax (2013–2020), Clink (2019), and The Syndicate (2021).
Katherine Rose Morley | |
|---|---|
| Born | 3 October 1989 Liverpool, England |
| Alma mater | Guildhall School of Music and Drama |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Spouse | Oliver Coopersmith |
| Children | 1 |
Early life edit
Katherine Rose Morley was born in Liverpool's Woolton suburb on 3 October 1989.[1][2][3] Her acting debut came at age 12 in a production of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe at St Julie's Catholic High School in Woolton.[2] Between the ages of 13 and 19 she spent time with Liverpool's Everyman and Playhouse Youth Theatre, taking part in the company's Everyword Festival.[4] She later attended the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, where she won the institute's Gold Medal for Drama, a prestigious award given to one exceptional performer each year.[2][5][6] She graduated with a BA in 2012.[2][4][5] She also studied abroad at the Central Academy of Drama in Beijing and the Prima del Teatro in Pisa.[4]
Career edit
Morley first appeared on television in 2012 in an episode of the comedy series Little Crackers.[5] In 2013, she starred as Lucy Garner in the drama series The Mill.[5] In 2015, she made appearances in episodes of the drama series Vera[7] and Cuffs.[8] Also in 2015, she appeared in the short films Break alongside John Hurt[9] and The Caravan with co-star Shirley Henderson.[5] In 2016, she starred in episodes of the drama series Moving On[10] and Call the Midwife.[7] She starred as Emma Moxam in the 2016 drama miniseries Thirteen alongside Jodie Comer.[11] She also had a regular role as Ellie in the drama series Last Tango in Halifax from 2013 to 2020.[12] In 2021, she appeared in series 4 of the BBC comedy drama The Syndicate.[13]
Personal Life edit
Morely married Oliver Coopersmith in December 2022. The couple have a son born in 2023.
Filmography edit
Film edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Break | Martha | Short film |
| 2015 | Gas | Woman | Short film |
| 2015 | The Caravan | Shelly | Short film |
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Little Crackers | Young Sharon | 1 episode |
| 2013 | Love Matters | Call Centre Girl | 1 episode |
| 2013–2014 | The Mill | Lucy Garner | 9 episodes |
| 2013–2020 | Last Tango in Halifax | Ellie | 17 episodes |
| 2015 | Cuffs | PCSO Jenny Russell | 1 episode |
| 2015 | Comedy Feeds | Hattie | Episode: "Wild Phase" |
| 2015 | Vera | Claire Viner | 1 episode |
| 2016 | Thirteen | Emma Moxam | 5 episodes |
| 2016 | Moving On | Angela | 1 episode |
| 2016 | Call the Midwife | Stella Beckett | 1 episode |
| 2019 | Clink | Chloe Anderson | 10 episodes |
| 2021 | The Syndicate | Keeley Sanderson | 6 episodes |
| 2023 | Black Mirror | Vicky | Episode: "Demon 79" |
Awards and nominations edit
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Guildhall School of Music and Drama Gold Award | Most Exceptional Performer | Graduate Student of 2012 | Won |
References edit
- ^ "Katherine Rose Morley". twitter. 2018.
- ^ a b c d "Woolton actress Katherine Morley wins Gold Award from world-renowned Guildhall School of Music and Drama". Liverpool Echo. 2012.
- ^ "Katherine Rose Morley". Archived from the original on 26 December 2021.
- ^ a b c "Guildhall School of Music and Drama Graduates 2011-12 - Katherine Rose Morley/". gsmd.ac.uk. 2017. Archived from the original on 31 December 2017. Retrieved 30 December 2017.
- ^ a b c d e "The Mill/profiles/series 1- characters/Lucy Garner -Katherine Rose Morley/". Channel 4. 2013. Archived from the original on 28 June 2014. Retrieved 28 June 2014.
- ^ "Woolton actress Katherine Morley wins Gold Award from world-renowned Guildhall School of Music and Drama". cheshire-live.co.uk. 25 July 2012.
- ^ a b "ITV Press Centre - Vera". ITV. 2015. Archived from the original on 5 April 2015. Retrieved 30 December 2017.
- ^ "Cuffs episode 1 Credits". BBC. 2017. Retrieved 30 December 2017.
- ^ "Sydney Indie film festival Short Films: Break (UK)". sydneyindiefilmfestival.com. 2016. Retrieved 4 January 2018.
- ^ "Moving On - Love series 7 episode 4 o 5". BBC. 2016.
- ^ "Thirteen - Emma Moxam". BBC. 2017. Retrieved 30 December 2017.
- ^ "Last Tango in Halifax - Ellie - Katherine Rose Morley". BBC. 2020.
- ^ "The Syndicate review – a triumphant return for the witty lottery drama". The Guardian. 30 March 2021. Retrieved 6 April 2021.