Camilla Luddington facts for kids
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Camilla Luddington
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Luddington in 2014
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| Born | 15 December 1983 Ascot, Berkshire, England
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| Alma mater | Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Matthew Alan
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| Children | 2 |
Camilla Anne Luddington was born on December 15, 1983. She is a British actress. She is most famous for playing Jo Wilson in the TV show Grey's Anatomy. She also provides the voice for Lara Croft in the Tomb Raider video games. You might also know her voice as Zatanna in the DC Animated Movie Universe.
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Early Life of Camilla Luddington
Camilla Luddington was born in Ascot, Berkshire, England. When she was 11, she started studying at the Italia Conti Academy in England. At age 14, she moved to Austin, Texas, in the United States. She went to Westwood High School for one year.
After that year, she went back to England. She finished her education at The American International School in England (TASIS) in July 2002. When she was 19, Luddington went to Susquehanna University in Pennsylvania. She had not visited the university before going there. After six months, she left and moved to the New York Film Academy. In 2003, Luddington was part of the first acting class at that school.
Camilla Luddington's Acting Career
Camilla Luddington has worked a lot in the United States. She has acted in movies, TV shows, and video games.
Film Roles
In 2011, Luddington played the main role of Kate in the movie William & Kate: The Movie. In 2013, she was in the film The Pact II. She played a character who cleans up crime scenes. In 2015, she joined the cast of The Healer as Cecilia.
Television Appearances
Luddington joined the TV show Californication for its fifth season. She played a nanny in this comedy-drama series. She also joined season five of the vampire drama True Blood. In that show, she played Claudette Crane, a faerie.
In July 2012, Luddington became part of the medical drama Grey's Anatomy on ABC. She played Dr. Jo Wilson. At first, she was a recurring character. In June 2013, it was announced that she would be a regular cast member from season ten onwards. In October 2012, Luddington was on a Halloween special of Fashion Police. This was a fashion show on E!
Voicing Lara Croft in Tomb Raider
In June 2012, the game company Crystal Dynamics announced something exciting. Camilla Luddington would be the voice of Lara Croft in the video game Tomb Raider. When she first auditioned, she thought it was for a different project. She thought the character's name might be Sara. Luddington continued to voice Lara Croft in the next games. These were Rise of the Tomb Raider and Shadow of the Tomb Raider.
Camilla Luddington's Personal Life
On October 21, 2016, Camilla Luddington shared happy news. She announced she was expecting a baby with her boyfriend, actor Matthew Alan. They had a daughter named Hayden Mary. Luddington and Alan announced their engagement on January 17, 2018. They got married on August 17, 2019. The couple later had a second child, a son named Lucas Matthew.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2007 | A Couple of White Chicks at the Hairdresser | Receptionist #2 | |
| 2009 | Behaving Badly | Flight Attendant | |
| 2010 | Pride and Prejudice and Zombies: Dawn of the Dreadfuls | Jane Bennet | Short film |
| The Filming of Shakey Willis | Brooke | Short film | |
| 2014 | The Pact 2 | June Abbott | |
| 2016 | The Healer | Cecilia | |
| 2017 | Justice League Dark | Zatanna (voice) | Direct-to-video |
| 2020 | Justice League Dark: Apokolips War | ||
| 2022 | Constantine: The House of Mystery |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2010 | The Forgotten | Emma Clark / Jane Doe | Episode: "Train Jane" |
| CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Claire | Episode: "Lost & Found" | |
| Days of Our Lives | Tiffany | 1 episode | |
| Big Time Rush | Rebecca | Episode: "Big Time Concert" | |
| 2011 | The Defenders | Talia | Episode: "Nevada v. Wayne" |
| Accidentally in Love | Sandra | TV film | |
| William & Kate: The Movie | Catherine "Kate" Middleton | TV film | |
| Friends with Benefits | Woman | Episode: "The Benefit of Friends" | |
| 2012 | Serving Time | Cammy | Episode: "Fresh Meet" |
| Friend Me | Brandi | Unaired pilot | |
| Californication | Lizzie | 10 episodes | |
| True Blood | Claudette | 6 episodes | |
| 2012–present | Grey's Anatomy | Dr. Jo Wilson / Brooke Stadler | Recurring (season 9) Main (season 10-present) 224 episodes |
| 2013 | Tomb Raider: The Final Hours – A Story of Survival | Herself / Lara Croft | TV film |
| 2019 | Robot Chicken | Nadia, Agent Marshall (voice) | Episode: "Garfield Stockman in: A Voice Like Wet Ham" |
| 2025 | Celebrity Jeopardy! | Herself (Contestant) |
Video games
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2013 | Tomb Raider | Lara Croft | Also motion capture |
| 2015 | Infinite Crisis | Supergirl, The Construct | Announcer |
| Rise of the Tomb Raider | Lara Croft | Also motion capture | |
| 2018 | Shadow of the Tomb Raider | ||
| Dissidia Final Fantasy NT | Rinoa Heartilly | English dubbed |
Awards and Nominations
| Year | Association | Category | Nominated work | Result | References |
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| 2013 | NAVGTR Awards | Lead Performance, Drama | Tomb Raider | Nominated | |
| Spike Video Game Awards | Best Voice Actress | Nominated | |||
| 2015 | NAVGTR Awards | Lead Performance, Drama | Rise of the Tomb Raider | Nominated | |
| The Game Awards | Best Performance | Nominated | |||
| 2016 | 19th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards | Outstanding Achievement in Character | Won | ||
| 2018 | Gamers' Choice Awards | Fan Favorite Female Voice Actor | Shadow of the Tomb Raider | Won |
See also
In Spanish: Camilla Luddington para niños
