Emma Mackey facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Emma Mackey
Mackey in 2019
Born	Emma Margaret Marie Tachard-Mackey c. 1996 (age 28–29) Le Mans, Sarthe, France
Citizenship	United Kingdom France
Education	University of Leeds (BA)
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2019–present

Emma Margaret Marie Tachard-Mackey (born around 1996) is a talented British and French actress. She became well-known for her role in the Netflix comedy-drama series Sex Education (2019–2023). This role even earned her a nomination for a British Academy Television Award.

Since then, Emma Mackey has starred in several movies. She appeared in the mystery film Death on the Nile (2022). She also played the famous writer Emily Brontë in the drama film Emily (2022). In 2023, she won the prestigious BAFTA Rising Star Award, which is a big honor for new actors.

Early Life and School

Emma Tachard-Mackey was born around 1996 in Le Mans, France. Her father is French, and her mother is English. Her dad works as a school headmaster. She grew up in a town called Sablé-sur-Sarthe.

In 2013, she finished her French high school diploma, called a baccalauréat, with high honors. After that, she moved to England. She went to the University of Leeds to study English language and literature. She finished her studies there in 2016. Today, Emma Mackey lives in London and is a citizen of both France and the United Kingdom.

Acting Career

Emma Mackey at the premiere of Emily in 2022

Emma Mackey got her first professional acting job in the Netflix series Sex Education. She played a character named Maeve Wiley. Maeve is a very smart and clever student. She teams up with another student, Otis Milburn (Asa Butterfield), to help their classmates with their problems at school.

Emma has said that Sex Education was her first big acting project. She described it as a very happy time for her. Many people have praised her acting in the series. For example, The Hindustan Times newspaper said she was amazing in the role. Her performance in Sex Education led to a nomination for a British Academy Television Award in 2021. She also won a National Comedy Award in 2022 for her work on the show.

In 2021, Emma Mackey was in an independent romantic drama film called Eiffel. This movie was shown at many film festivals around the world. It earned a lot of money globally. Reviewers said Emma was very charming in the film.

The next year, she appeared in the mystery movie Death on the Nile. This film was a sequel to Murder on the Orient Express. Emma played a supporting role as Jacqueline de Bellefort.

In 2022, Emma Mackey took on her first main role in a film. She played the famous novelist Emily Brontë in the movie Emily. This film focused on Emily Brontë's younger years. In 2023, Emma also appeared in the popular fantasy comedy film Barbie. Looking ahead, she has been cast as the White Witch in a new movie based on The Chronicles of Narnia, which is expected in 2026.

Movies and TV Shows

Emma Mackey has been in several movies and TV shows. Here are some of her notable roles:

Movies

TV Shows

Awards and Nominations

Emma Mackey has received several awards and nominations for her acting.

See also

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