Hannah John-Kamen facts for kids
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Hannah John-Kamen
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John-Kamen in 2018
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Hull, East Yorkshire, England
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| Alma mater | Royal Central School of Speech and Drama |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2011–present |
Hannah John-Kamen is a talented English actress. She is well-known for playing exciting characters in TV shows and movies. Some of her famous roles include a bounty hunter named Yalena "Dutch" Yardeen in the TV series Killjoys, the mysterious character Ava Starr / Ghost in the superhero film Ant-Man and the Wasp, and the main character in the Netflix show The Stranger. She also played Jill Valentine in the movie Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City.
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Early Life and Education
Hannah John-Kamen was born in England. Her mother was a fashion model from Norway, and her father was a Nigerian forensic psychologist. A forensic psychologist studies people's minds to help with legal cases. Hannah has an older brother and an older sister.
She went to primary school in a nearby town called Kirk Ella. For her secondary education, she attended Hull Collegiate School. Hannah also trained at the National Youth Theatre in London, which is a great place for young actors to learn. In 2012, she finished her acting studies at London's Central School of Speech and Drama.
Acting Career Highlights
Hannah John-Kamen started her acting journey in 2011. Her first job was providing voices for the video game Dark Souls. After that, she appeared in episodes of several TV series. These included Misfits (2011), Black Mirror (2016), and Game of Thrones (2016).
Starring in Musicals
From late 2012 to mid-2013, Hannah played the main role of Viva in a musical called Viva Forever!. This musical was based on the songs of the famous pop group, the Spice Girls. It was performed in London's West End, which is a famous area for plays and musicals. Even though the musical itself received mixed reviews, many people praised Hannah's performance.
Big Roles in Film and TV
In 2015, Hannah John-Kamen got a starring role in the SyFy series Killjoys. She played Yalena "Dutch" Yardeen, a space bounty hunter. This role made her very popular.
She also appeared in the exciting Steven Spielberg movie Ready Player One in 2018. In this film, she played F'Nale Zandor. That same year, she joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe. She played Ava Starr / Ghost in the superhero film Ant-Man and the Wasp. Her character was a mysterious person with special powers. She is set to return as Ghost in the upcoming movie Thunderbolts* in 2025.
In 2021, Hannah starred in the action movie SAS: Red Notice. She also took on the role of Jill Valentine in the film Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City, which is based on the popular video game series.
Personal Life and Hobbies
Hannah John-Kamen moved to London when she was 18 years old and has lived there ever since. When she's not acting, she enjoys playing the piano. She is also a talented dancer and has trained in many different styles. These include ballet, cabaret, jazz, salsa, and tap.
Film and Television Roles
Hannah John-Kamen has appeared in many films and TV shows. Here are some of her notable roles:
Film Appearances
- 2015: Star Wars: The Force Awakens as First Order Officer
- 2018: Tomb Raider as Sophie
- 2018: Ready Player One as F'Nale Zandor
- 2018: Ant-Man and the Wasp as Ava Starr / Ghost
- 2021: SAS: Red Notice as Dr. Sophie Hart
- 2021: Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City as Jill Valentine
- 2023: Unwelcome as Maya
- 2025: Thunderbolts* as Ava Starr / Ghost
Television Appearances
- 2011: Misfits as Carly
- 2011, 2016: Black Mirror as Selma Telse / Sonja
- 2012: Whitechapel as Roxy
- 2012: The Hour as Rosa Maria Ramírez
- 2015–2019: Killjoys as Yalena "Dutch" Yardeen (Main role)
- 2016: Game of Thrones as Ornela
- 2020: The Stranger as The Stranger (Miniseries)
- 2020: Brave New World as Wilhelmina "Helm" Watson (Main role)
Video Game Voice Roles
- 2011: Dark Souls as Lord's Blade Ciaran (Voice)
- 2014: Dark Souls II as Sweet Shalquoir (Voice)
See also
In Spanish: Hannah John-Kamen para niños
