Laura Aikman facts for kids
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Laura Aikman
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Laura Aikman in 2013
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Laura Holly Aikman
24 December 1985 Brent, London, England
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Employer | BBC ITV |
| Television | The Mysti Show (2004–2005) Casualty (2009–2010) Lemon La Vida Loca (2012–2013) 4 O'Clock Club (2012–2014) The Job Lot (2014–2015) Waterloo Road (2015) Gavin & Stacey (2019 & 2024) |
| Spouse(s) |
Matt Kennard
(m. 2019) |
Laura Holly Aikman (born on December 24, 1985) is an English actress. She has been in many popular television shows. Some of her well-known roles include parts in The Mysti Show, Casualty, 4 O'Clock Club, and Gavin & Stacey.
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Early Life and School
Laura Aikman was born in Brent, London, England, in 1985. Her father, Stuart Aikman, was an actor and writer. Her mother, Jean Heard, was also an actress. Laura went to Haberdashers' Aske's School for Girls in Elstree, Hertfordshire.
Laura's Acting Career
Laura Aikman started acting at a young age. She has worked on many different TV shows and films.
Early TV Roles
In 2009, Laura appeared in the BBC Three series Personal Affairs. She played a character named Lucy. Later that year, she joined the cast of Casualty. Her role was May Phelps, and she appeared in 35 episodes. She also had a small part in the first pilot episode of "The Inbetweeners".
Comedy and Drama Roles
In 2012, Laura starred with Leigh Francis in his TV show Lemon La Vida Loca. She played Rosie, the Yorkshire girlfriend of his character, Keith Lemon. Laura also joined the cast of Waterloo Road in 2014. She played Lorna Hutchinson, a deputy headteacher. From 2014 to 2015, she had a main role in The Job Lot.
Music for Charity
In 2018, Laura joined 26 other famous people to sing a Christmas song. The song was called "Rock With Rudolph". It was made to help Great Ormond Street Hospital, a children's hospital. The song was released online and on TV. It became very popular, reaching number two on the iTunes pop chart.
Laura's Personal Life
Laura Aikman is married to actor Matt Kennard. They got married in 2019. They first met when Laura joined the TV show Bluestone 42 in 2015. Laura also volunteers her time to help others. In 2022, she helped with Shout 85258, which offers mental health support.
Laura's Film and TV Work
Laura has acted in many films and television shows. Here are some of them.
Film Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1996 | Surviving Picasso | Maya Widmaier-Picasso | |
| 1997 | The Usual Children | Hela | |
| 1998 | The Scarlet Tunic | Dotty Marlowe | |
| 1999 | Great Expectations | Young Biddy | |
| 2005 | Rude Awakenings | Ally | Short film |
| 2007 | Popcorn | Jeannie | |
| 2007 | Blood Monkey | Sydney Maas | Released directly to video |
| 2008 | The Trevor Ending Story | Sally | Short film |
| 2010 | Freight | Julie Taylor | |
| 2011 | Six Degrees | Student Girl | Short film |
| 2012 | Keith Lemon: The Film | Rosie | |
| 2013 | Bula Quo! | Caroline | Also known as Guitars, Guns and Paradise! |
| 2014 | Cancer Hair | Claire | Short film |
| 2015 | Amar Akbar & Tony | Samantha | |
| 2016 | The Hatching | Lucy | |
| 2017 | Lady M | Chloe | Short film |
| 2020 | Settlers | Sam | Short film |
| 2021 | Milk | Lydia | Short film |
| 2021 | @ | Natalie | Short film |
| 2022 | This is Christmas | Polly | |
| 2023 | Scrapper | Kaye | |
| 2024 | Time Travel Is Dangerous | Young Valerie |
Television Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2000 | Casualty | Rebecca Bright | Episode: "Choked:Part One" |
| 2004 | Doctors | Katy Harding | Episode: "Inner Circles" |
| 2004 | Tracy Beaker Parties with Pudsey | Mysti | TV movie, guest role |
| 2004–2005 | The Mysti Show | Mysti | Main character |
| 2006 | The Best Man | Alison Poley | TV movie |
| 2007 | Trial & Retribution | Kelly Hobson | Episode: "Closure" |
| 2007 | The Bill | Tanya Murphy | Episode: "Copy Cat Killer" |
| 2008 | Teenage Kicks | Milly Heath | Main cast |
| 2008 | Dis/Connected | Paula | TV movie |
| 2008, 2009 | That Mitchell and Webb Look | Various roles | 4 episodes |
| 2009 | Demons | Alice | Episode: "Smitten" |
| 2009 | FM | Sky | Episode: "Blinded by the Light" |
| 2009 | Personal Affairs | Lucy Baxter | Miniseries, main cast |
| 2009–2010 | Casualty | May Phelps | Main cast (series 24) |
| 2010 | The Adventures of Daniel | Suzie | TV movie |
| 2010 | Rules of Love | Receptionist | TV movie |
| 2010 | Identity | Olivia Knighton | Episode: "Chelsea Girl" |
| 2010 | Jack Taylor | Kelly | Episode: "Purgatory" |
| 2011 | Not Going Out | Debbie | Episode: "Debbie" |
| 2012–2013 | Lemon La Vida Loca | Rosie Parker | Main cast (series 1), guest (1 episode series 2) |
| 2012–2014 | 4 O'Clock Club | Mrs Melanie Poppy | Main cast (series 1–2), guest (2 episodes series 3) |
| 2013 | Pramface | Jenny | Episode: "Stay at Home Losers" |
| 2013 | Way to Go | Julia | Main cast |
| 2013 | My Town | ||
| 2013–2016 | Citizen Khan | Debbie | 4 episodes |
| 2014 | Siblings | Amanda | Episode: "Burrito Neighbours" |
| 2014–2015 | The Job Lot | Natalie Mason | Main cast (series 2–3) |
| 2015 | Waterloo Road | Lorna Hutchinson | Recurring role (series 10) |
| 2015 | Bluestone 42 | Ellen | Main cast (series 3) |
| 2016 | Comedy Playhouse | Georgy | Episode: "Stop/Start" |
| 2016 | Josh | Amy | 1 episode |
| 2016 | Lovesick | Jo | 2 episodes |
| 2017 | Liar | D.I. Charlotte Sullivan | Episode: "The Marshes" |
| 2017 | So Awkward | Ms Vicky Parfitt | Main cast (series 3) |
| 2018 | Shane the Chef | Penny | Recurring voice role, 4 episodes |
| 2018 | Space Chickens in Space | Starley | Main cast, voice role |
| 2019 | Sadie Sparks | Val Garcia | Recurring voice role |
| 2019 | London Kills | Leanne Ponting | 2 episodes |
| 2019, 2024 | Gavin & Stacey | Sonia | 2 episodes: "A Special Christmas" and “Finale” |
| 2020 | Incredible Ant | Bibi | Main cast |
| 2020 | The Split | Tabby | 2 episodes |
| 2021 | Death in Paradise | Cherry Jackson | Episode: "Lucky in Love" |
| 2021 | The One | Lucy Bell | 2 episodes |
| 2021 | Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas | Ella | Television special |
| 2022 | The Rising | Victoria Sands | 2 episodes |
| 2023 | Archie | Dyan Cannon | Main cast |
| 2024 | Joan | Val | 5 episodes |
| TBA | Rhona Who Lives by the River | Rhona #1/Rhona #2 | Main cast, voice role |
| TBC | This City is Ours | Rachel Duffy | Filming |
Theatre Performances
Laura has also performed in plays on stage:
- Princess Catherine in Henry V
- Rebecca Foley in Pravda
- Connie Batsford in Bus
- Blousie Brown in Bugsy Malone (a musical)
Video Game Voice Roles
Laura has lent her voice to several video games:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2012 | The Secret World | Various | Voice only |
| 2013 | Divinity: Dragon Commander | Scarlett | Voice only |
| 2014 | Grid Autosport | Voice only | |
| Dreamfall Chapters | Sister Sahya/Marcurian Rebel | Voice only | |
| Dragon Age: Inquisition | Various | Voice only | |
| 2015 | Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below | Various | English version, voice only |
| Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward | Yda | Voice only | |
| Guitar Hero Live | Voice only | ||
| Assassin's Creed Syndicate | London Civilian | Voice only | |
| Assassin's Creed Syndicate: Jack the Ripper | London Civilian | Voice only | |
| 2017 | Mass Effect: Andromeda | Various | Voice only |
| Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood | Lyse | English version, voice only | |
| Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age | Jade | English version, voice only | |
| 2019 | Another Eden: The Cat Beyond Time and Space | Voice only | |
| Anthem | Various | Voice only | |
| Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers | Lyse | English version, voice only | |
| 2021 | Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker | Lyse | English version, voice only |
| 2023 | Final Fantasy XVI | Eloise | Voice only |
| 2024 | Dragon's Dogma 2 | Doireann | Voice only |
