Eleanor Matsuura facts for kids
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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
(m. 2014) |
| Children | 2 |
Eleanor Matsuura is a British actress. She is famous for playing characters like Yumiko in the TV show The Walking Dead. She also played Hannah Santo in the movie Spooks: The Greater Good, Bev in the TV series Utopia, and PC Donna Prager in Cuffs.
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Early Life and Training
Eleanor Matsuura was born in Tokyo, Japan. She grew up in Hertfordshire, England. Her background is half-English and half-Japanese. Even though she has Japanese heritage, she does not speak Japanese.
She studied acting at the Central School of Speech and Drama in London. She finished her training there in 2004. She also learned different types of dance, including modern dance and period dance.
Acting Career
Eleanor Matsuura has performed in many plays. She worked at famous theaters like the Royal Court Theatre and the Old Vic Theatre. She also acted in several West End theatres in London.
She has been in many British TV shows. Some of these include EastEnders, Doctor Who, and Holby City. She also appeared in British films. In 2015, she played Isobel in a play called Bull at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.
Eleanor Matsuura joined the popular BBC One show Sherlock in its fourth season. She played Detective Inspector Hopkins. She has also used her voice for characters in video games. These games include Mass Effect: Andromeda and Dreamfall Chapters.
One of her most well-known roles is Yumiko in the hit TV series The Walking Dead. This show is based on a popular comic book series.
Personal Life
Eleanor Matsuura cares a lot about animal rights. She works closely with the Battersea Dogs and Cats Home. This organization helps dogs and cats find new homes.
In 2014, Matsuura married Canadian actor Trevor White. They live together in London. In November 2017, they welcomed their first child, a baby girl.
Film Roles
Eleanor Matsuura has acted in many movies. Here are some of them:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2006 | Breaking and Entering | Ruby | |
| 2007 | Magicians | Waitress | |
| 2013 | Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa | TV Reporter | |
| 2015 | Spooks: The Greater Good | Hannah Santo | |
| 2015 | The Lady in the Van | Interviewer | |
| 2017 | Wonder Woman | Epione | |
| 2017 | Justice League | Epione | Not credited for this role |
| 2020 | The One and Only Ivan | Candace Taylor | |
| 2021 | Zack Snyder's Justice League | Epione | Not credited for this role |
Television Roles
Eleanor Matsuura has appeared in many television shows. Here are some of her roles:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2005 | Hustle | Receptionist | Episode: "The Lesson" |
| 2008 | Doctor Who | Jo Nakashima | Episode: "The Sontaran Stratagem" |
| 2011 | New Tricks | Tiffany Hayes | Episode: "Old Fossils" |
| 2013 | Utopia | Bev | Appeared in 3 episodes |
| 2015 | Cuffs | PC Donna Prager | Appeared in 8 episodes |
| 2017 | Sherlock | DI Hopkins | Episode: "The Six Thatchers" |
| 2017–2019 | Into the Badlands | Baron Juliet Chau | Recurring role in seasons 2 and 3 |
| 2018–2022 | The Walking Dead | Yumiko Okumura | Recurring, then main role; 30 episodes |
Video Game Voice Roles
Eleanor Matsuura has also lent her voice to characters in video games:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2014 | Dreamfall Chapters | Saga (Age 35) (voice) | |
| 2015 | Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward | Ranger of Darkness / Yugiri (voice) | |
| 2017 | Mass Effect: Andromeda | Additional Voices (voice) | |
| 2017 | Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood | Yugiri (English version, voice) | |
| 2018 | Subnautica | CTO Yu (voice) | |
| 2024 | Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree | Swordhand of Night Jolán (voice) |
See also
In Spanish: Eleanor Matsuura para niños
