Georgie Henley facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Georgie Henley
Henley at the premiere of The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian in 2008
Born	Georgina Helen Henley (1995-07-09) 9 July 1995 (age 29) Ilkley, West Yorkshire, England
Education	Clare College, Cambridge
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2005–present

Georgina Helen Henley (born 9 July 1995) is an English actress. She started acting as a child. She became very well-known for playing Lucy Pevensie in The Chronicles of Narnia fantasy film series. These movies were released between 2005 and 2010. The series earned over US$1.5 billion around the world. Georgie won several awards and nominations for her acting.

After the Chronicles of Narnia films, she took on new roles. She starred in the thriller film Perfect Sisters (2014). She also led the independent mystery film The Sisterhood of Night (2015). Her role in The Sisterhood of Night helped show her as a more grown-up actress. Later, she played Margaret Tudor in the historical series The Spanish Princess (2019–2020).

Early Life and Education

Georgie Henley was born on July 9, 1995. Her parents are Helen and Mike Henley. She grew up in Ilkley, West Yorkshire, England. Georgie went to Moorfield School for Girls. After that, she attended Bradford Grammar School. She has two older sisters named Rachael and Laura. Interestingly, Rachael played an older version of Lucy Pevensie in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.

Acting Career Highlights

Georgie Henley began her acting journey in 2005. Her first role was Lucy Pevensie in the film The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. This movie was based on the famous C.S. Lewis novel. The film was a huge success, making over $745 million worldwide.

She continued to play Lucy Pevensie in the Narnia sequels. These included The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian in 2008. She also appeared in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader in 2010.

Stage and Television Roles

After her first Narnia film, Georgie also performed on stage. She played Jill in a play called Babes in the Wood. This play was put on by Upstagers' Theatre Group in 2006. In 2013, she starred as Scaramouche in her school's production of We Will Rock You.

Georgie also acted in television. She played a young Jane Eyre in the 2006 BBC TV series Jane Eyre.

Later Film Projects

Georgie Henley played Beth in the crime-drama film Perfect Sisters. This movie was released in April 2014. It was based on a true story about two teenage sisters. She also appeared as Mary Warren in The Sisterhood of Night, which came out in April 2015. In 2016, she starred as Nat in the film Access All Areas.

University and Directing Work

While studying English at University of Cambridge, Georgie continued to act. She performed in several stage plays. These included Play It Again, Sam and The Penelopiad. She also acted in The Trojan Women and A Clockwork Orange. She even performed in the annual university pantomime.

Georgie also tried directing. She co-directed Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. She also co-wrote and co-directed a play called After Seymour. In 2015, Georgie wrote and directed her first short film, named TIDE.

Recent Work

In 2018, Georgie Henley played Margaret Tudor in the Starz series The Spanish Princess. This series was based on historical novels by Philippa Gregory. In 2019, she was announced as a cast member for a new TV series. This series was planned as a prequel to Game of Thrones, but it was not picked up by HBO.

Personal Life

As of 2012, Georgie Henley supported SOS Children's Villages. This is a charity that helps orphaned and abandoned children. She lives in London, England.

Filmography

Film Roles

Television Roles

As a Director

• Tide (2016), short film: director and writer

Awards and Nominations

See also

In Spanish: Georgie Henley para niños