Jodie Comer facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Jodie Comer
Comer in 2024
Born	(1993-03-11) 11 March 1993 (age 32) Liverpool, England
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2007–present
Awards	Full list
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Jodie Marie Comer (born March 11, 1993) is a talented English actress. She started acting in TV shows when she was young, in 2008.

She became well-known for her roles in TV series like My Mad Fat Diary (2013–2015) and Doctor Foster (2015–2017). She also starred in the drama Thirteen (2016).

From 2018 to 2022, Jodie played the exciting role of Villanelle, a spy, in the TV series Killing Eve. This role won her big awards like a BAFTA Television Award and a Primetime Emmy Award. She won another BAFTA Television Award for her role as a healthcare assistant in the TV film Help (2021).

Jodie also started acting in movies in 2021. She had main roles in the action comedy film Free Guy and the historical drama The Last Duel. In 2022, she performed in her first West End play, Prima Facie. This play earned her an Evening Standard Theatre Award and a Laurence Olivier Award. When the play moved to Broadway in 2023, she won a Tony Award.

Early life and acting start

Jodie Marie Comer was born in Liverpool, England, on March 11, 1993. Her mother, Donna, worked for a train company, and her father, James, was a physiotherapist for a football club. Jodie grew up in the Childwall area of Liverpool with her younger brother, Charlie.

She went to St Julie's Catholic High School. There, she became good friends with future Olympic athlete Katarina Johnson-Thompson. Jodie started acting when she was 11 years old. She went to a local drama school called CALS in Belle Vale. Through this school, she entered the Liverpool Performing Arts Festival in 2006. She won first place in her group after performing a monologue.

In high school, Jodie was asked to leave a dance group. This happened because she couldn't go to rehearsals for the school talent show. She was on holiday with her family. So, Jodie decided to perform her monologue for the show instead. Her drama teacher noticed her talent and sent her to audition for a BBC Radio 4 play. This was her very first acting job. Her co-stars in the play told her she could have a career in acting. They advised her to get an agent.

Career beginnings (2008–2017)

Jodie Comer's acting career began in 2008. She had a guest role in an episode of The Royal Today. After that, she appeared in many popular TV series. These included Waterloo Road, Holby City, Doctors, Silent Witness, and Casualty.

She also got main roles in other shows. These were the drama series Justice and the supernatural miniseries Remember Me. She played Chloe Gemell in the comedy-drama series My Mad Fat Diary. In 2015, Jodie appeared in the TV film Lady Chatterley's Lover. In the same year, she played Kate Parks in the BBC One drama series Doctor Foster.

Jodie got her first starring role as Ivy Moxam in the miniseries Thirteen. It started in February 2016. This role earned her a nomination for the British Academy Television Award for Best Actress. In 2016, she was named one of Screen International's "Stars of Tomorrow". In 2017, she played a young Elizabeth of York in The White Princess. This show was a follow-up to The White Queen. In 2017, she also made her first movie appearance as Christine in England Is Mine.

Killing Eve and breakthrough (2018–2021)

Comer in 2021

In April 2018, Jodie Comer began starring in the TV series Killing Eve. She played Villanelle, a Russian assassin. Her character becomes very interested in Eve Polastri (Sandra Oh), an MI6 agent who is chasing her. Jodie received a lot of praise for her performance. Critics said she was very charming and talented in the role.

After the first season of Killing Eve, Jodie shared what she learned. She said playing Villanelle taught her that acting can be very lively and bold. She found it very freeing to play such a character. For this role, Jodie was nominated for the British Academy Television Award for Best Actress and the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series three times. She won both awards in 2019. Fans are often surprised to hear Jodie's real Scouse accent. This is because her character, Villanelle, uses many different accents.

In August 2018, Jodie was ranked No. 94 on Radio Times' TV 100 list. In November 2018, The Hollywood Reporter included her in their list of "Hollywood's Rising Young Stars".

In 2019, Jodie made a small appearance in the film Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. She played Rey's mother, Miramir, in a flashback scene. In June 2020, Jodie played the main role of Lesley in a BBC iPlayer show called Talking Heads. This was filmed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jodie then appeared in the action comedy film Free Guy with Ryan Reynolds. In this movie, she played two roles: Millie, a game developer, and Molotov Girl, Millie's character inside the game. The film was released on August 13, 2021. Jodie also sang a cover of the song "Fantasy" by Mariah Carey for the movie. For her role, she was nominated for the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress.

Later in 2021, Jodie worked with writer Jack Thorne and actor Stephen Graham on the TV drama Help. She played Sarah, a young care home worker who struggles during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. She was also an executive producer for the film. This role earned her another British Academy Television Award for Best Actress nomination, which she won the next year. Also in 2021, Jodie played Marguerite de Carrouges in Ridley Scott's movie The Last Duel. She starred alongside Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, and Adam Driver.

Prima Facie and beyond (2022–present)

Comer in 2023, after winning Best Actress in a Play at the 76th Tony Awards

Jodie Comer made her West End debut in Suzie Miller's one-woman play Prima Facie. The play was at the Harold Pinter Theatre from April to June 2022. She was highly praised for her role as Tessa Ensler, a criminal defense lawyer. Jodie then made her Broadway debut with Prima Facie in spring 2023.

A filmed version of the play was shown in cinemas around the world starting July 21, 2022. It became the highest-grossing event cinema release ever, earning £4.47 million. For her performance, she won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress and the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play. In January 2024, an audiobook based on the play's novel was released, narrated by Jodie. She described her experience on stage as "the most overwhelming and powerful and life-affirming experience."

In 2023, Jodie starred with Austin Butler and Tom Hardy in The Bikeriders. This drama was inspired by the photography of Danny Lyon. She also starred in and produced the environmental thriller The End We Start From. Both films received good reviews, and Jodie's acting was praised. In 2024, she voiced the character Emily Hartwood in the video game Alone in the Dark.

Jodie will next star in Danny Boyle's horror film 28 Years Later. She will also appear in Kenneth Branagh's psychological thriller film The Last Disturbance of Madeline Hynde.

Personal life

Jodie Comer likes to keep her private life and relationships out of the public eye. She believes that fame doesn't change people, but it can make things seem bigger than they are. She feels that acting opportunities are exciting, but they are very different from her everyday life.

She has talked about how she prefers people to focus on her acting work. She doesn't want them to know small details about her personal life. Jodie also shared that her family and friends help her stay grounded. Most of her friends are from school. She appreciates that they are honest with her and keep her connected to her roots. After finishing her play on Broadway, she realized she needed to go home to be a better sister, friend, and daughter.

In 2020, Jodie shared her thoughts on relationships. She said that love is wonderful and she likes to go with the flow. She believes that when you are relaxed, things often fall into place.

Filmography

Film

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Denotes films that have not yet been released

List of Jodie Comer film credits

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2017	England Is Mine	Christine
2019	Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker	Rey's Mother (Miramir)	Cameo
2021	Free Guy	Millie Rusk / Molotov Girl
	The Last Duel	Marguerite de Carrouges
2023	The End We Start From	Woman	Also executive producer
	The Bikeriders	Kathy Bauer
2025	28 Years Later	Isla	Post-production
TBA	The Last Disturbance of Madeline Hynde	TBA	Filming

Television

Theatre

Video games

Awards and nominations

Jodie Comer is known for her amazing performances on stage and screen. She has won many important awards, including two BAFTA Television Awards, one Laurence Olivier Award, one Primetime Emmy Award, and one Tony Award. She has also been nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award, two Critics' Choice Awards, and two Golden Globe Awards.

See also

In Spanish: Jodie Comer para niños