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Camilla Luddington
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Luddington in 2014
Born (1983-12-15) 15 December 1983 (age 41)
Nationality
  • British
  • American
Alma mater Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts
Occupation Actress
Years active 2007–present
Spouse(s)
Matthew Alan
(m. 2019)
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.

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
2007 Couple of White Chicks at the Hairdresser, AA 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
Filming of Shakey Willis, TheThe Filming of Shakey Willis Brooke Short film
2014 Pact 2, TheThe 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
2010 Forgotten, TheThe 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 Defenders, TheThe 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
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
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

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