Hattie Morahan facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Hattie Morahan
Born	Harriet Jane Morahan (1978-10-07) 7 October 1978 (age 46) Lambeth, London, England
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1996–present
Partner(s)	Blake Ritson
Children	2
Parents	Christopher Morahan (father) Anna Carteret (mother)
Relatives	Andy Morahan (half-brother)

Hattie Morahan (born 7 October 1978) is a talented English actress. You might know her from movies like The Golden Compass (where she played Sister Clara) or Beauty and the Beast (as Agathe/The Enchantress). She has also been in popular TV shows such as The Bletchley Circle and Outnumbered. Hattie has a wide range of acting experience, from big films to stage plays.

Early Life and Education

Hattie Morahan was born in 1978 in London, England. Her parents are also well-known in the entertainment world. Her father, Christopher Morahan, was a director, and her mother, Anna Carteret, is an actress. Hattie has an older sister, Rebecca, who directs plays, and a half-brother, Andy, who directs music videos and films.

When Hattie was a child, she even met the famous actor Sir Laurence Olivier. He once helped her with her math homework!

Hattie went to Frensham Heights School. She later studied English at New Hall, Cambridge University, graduating in 2000. While at Cambridge, she was very active in student plays. She even won an award for her acting in a play called A View from the Bridge.

After university, Hattie's parents wanted her to go to a drama school. But Hattie was eager to start acting professionally. She told them she would only go if she didn't find work within a year. Luckily, she found work!

Acting Career Highlights

Hattie Morahan started her acting career at just 17 years old. Her first big role was in a BBC TV show called The Peacock Spring in 1996.

Theatre Work

Hattie has performed in many plays. In 2001, she joined the Royal Shakespeare Company, which is a very famous theatre group. She performed in plays like Hamlet.

She has also worked at the Royal National Theatre, playing important roles in plays such as Iphigenia at Aulis and The Seagull. For her role as Nina in The Seagull, she won an award in 2007.

One of her most praised theatre roles was as Nora in A Doll's House in 2012. Her performance earned her several awards, including Best Actress at the Evening Standard Awards. This play was so popular that it later moved to New York City!

Television and Film Roles

Hattie has appeared in many TV shows and films. You might recognize her from:

• Outnumbered: She played Jane, a recurring character, in several seasons and Christmas specials.
• The Golden Compass (2007): She played Nurse Clara in this fantasy film.
• Sense and Sensibility (2008): She starred as Elinor Dashwood in this BBC mini-series based on the classic novel. She won an award for this role in Shanghai.
• The Bank Job (2008): A film where she played Gale Benson.
• The Bletchley Circle (2012–2014): She played Alice in this popular TV series.
• Mr. Holmes (2015): A film where she played Ann.
• Beauty and the Beast (2017): She played Agathe, also known as The Enchantress, in this live-action Disney movie.
• Enola Holmes (2020): A Netflix film where she appeared as Lady Tewkesbury.
• Luther: The Fallen Sun (2023): A Netflix film where she played Corinne Aldrich.
• Hijack (2023): An Apple TV+ series.
• Fool Me Once (2024): A Netflix series.

Personal Life

Hattie Morahan has been in a relationship with actor and director Blake Ritson for a long time. They met at university in the late 1990s. They have two children together, a daughter born in 2016 and a son born in 2020.

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See also

In Spanish: Hattie Morahan para niños