Amy Lennox facts for kids

Amy Florence Lennox is a talented Scottish actress. She is famous for her work in musical theatre, where she has been nominated for a big award called the Laurence Olivier Award. You might know her from popular musicals like Kinky Boots and Cabaret. Amy also played a main character, Chloe Godard, in the medical TV show Holby City for three years.

Who is Amy Florence Lennox?

Her Early Life

Amy Lennox grew up in Aberdeen, Scotland. She loved acting from a young age. To become a professional actress, she studied at the Guildford School of Acting. This is a special school where people learn how to act for the stage and screen.

Starting Her Acting Journey

Amy's acting career began in musical theatre. In 2009, she was part of the first cast of Legally Blonde in London's West End. She played a character named Margot. She also learned the main role of Elle Woods as an understudy, ready to step in if needed.

In 2011, Amy performed in a play called DECADE. It was directed by Rupert Goold. Later that year, she was in the very first performance of Soho Cinders. This was a special charity show at the Queen's Theatre. She then played the same role, Velcro, in the full show in 2012.

Big Roles on Stage

In 2012, Amy toured the UK in the musical 9 to 5, playing Doralee. She met her future husband, Tom Andrew Hargreaves, during this tour.

A few years later, in 2015, she starred as Cathy in The Last Five Years in Belfast. After that, she joined the original London cast of Kinky Boots. She played Lauren, a fun character. Her performance was so good that she was nominated for two major awards: the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical and the WhatsOnStage Award.

From late 2016 to early 2017, Amy played Ellie in Lazarus. This musical was created by the famous musician David Bowie and writer Enda Walsh. She was again nominated for a WhatsOnStage Award for this role.

In 2022, Amy took on a very famous role. She played Sally Bowles in the musical Cabaret at the Playhouse Theatre. She starred alongside actor Fra Fee.

Becoming a TV Star

In January 2019, Amy joined the cast of the popular medical drama Holby City. She played Chloe Godard, a CT surgeon. Her character was the daughter of another doctor, Ange Godard. She was a main part of the show for three years.

More recently, in June 2023, she played Sarah in a new play called "Spy for Spy." This show was performed at Riverside Studios.

Her Life Off Stage

Amy Lennox is married to musical theatre actor Tom Andrew Hargreaves. They met in 2012 while working on the musical 9 to 5. They got married in October 2021.

What She's Been In

Amy has worked in many different shows, both on stage and on screen.

Movies and TV Shows

Stage Shows and Musicals