Eleanor Matsuura facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Eleanor Matsuura
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Matsuura at San Diego Comic-Con in 2019
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Tokyo, Japan
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| Alma mater | Central School of Speech and Drama |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Trevor White
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| Children | 1 |
Eleanor Matsuura is a British actress. She is famous for playing strong characters in popular TV shows and movies. Many people know her as Yumiko in the hit series The Walking Dead. She has also appeared in shows like Cuffs and the movie Spooks: The Greater Good.
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Early Life and Training
Eleanor Matsuura was born in Tokyo, Japan. She was raised in Hertfordshire, a county in England. Her background is half-Japanese and half-English.
She went to the Central School of Speech and Drama in London to study acting. She graduated in 2004. Besides acting, she is also a skilled dancer, trained in both modern and older styles of dance.
Acting Career
After finishing school, Matsuura began her career in theatre. She performed on stage at famous London theaters like the Royal Court Theatre and the Old Vic Theatre.
Television Roles
Matsuura quickly became a familiar face on British television. She had roles in many popular shows. You might have seen her in:
- Doctor Who as Jo Nakashima
- Sherlock as Detective Inspector Hopkins
- Into the Badlands as Baron Juliet Chau
- Utopia as Bev
Her biggest role came in 2018 when she joined the cast of The Walking Dead. She plays Yumiko, a skilled archer and a key member of a group of survivors.
Movies and Video Games
Matsuura has also acted in many movies. She played an Amazon warrior named Epione in the superhero film Wonder Woman. She also appeared in the action movie Spooks: The Greater Good.
She is also a talented voice actress for video games. If you're a gamer, you may have heard her voice in popular games like:
- Mass Effect: Andromeda
- Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood as Yugiri
- Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree as Swordhand of Night Jolán
- Subnautica as CTO Yu
Personal Life
In 2014, Eleanor Matsuura married Trevor White, who is also an actor. They live in London and have one daughter.
Matsuura is a big supporter of animal rights. She works with the Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, a famous animal shelter in London, to help find homes for animals in need.
See also
In Spanish: Eleanor Matsuura para niños
