Naomie Harris facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Naomie Harris
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Harris in 2014
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Naomie Melanie Harris
6 September 1976 Islington, London, England
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Partner(s) | Peter Legler (2012–present) |
| Awards | Full list |
Naomie Melanie Harris (born on September 6, 1976) is a talented English actress. She began her acting journey as a child in 1987, appearing in the TV series Simon and the Witch.
Naomie is famous for playing many different characters. She was Selena in the zombie film 28 Days Later (2002). She also played the witch Tia Dalma in the second and third Pirates of the Caribbean movies. Later, she took on the role of Winnie Mandela in Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013). She also appeared as Frances Barrison / Shriek in the superhero film Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021).
One of her most well-known roles is Eve Moneypenny in the James Bond films. You can see her in Skyfall (2012), Spectre (2015), and No Time to Die (2021).
In 2016, Naomie starred in the highly praised film Moonlight. Her acting in this movie earned her many awards and nominations, including for the Golden Globe, BAFTA, and Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. For her great work in drama, Naomie Harris was given an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) award in 2017.
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Early Life and Education
Naomie Harris grew up in Islington, London. Her mother, Carmen Harris, came from Jamaica and worked as a writer for the TV show EastEnders. Naomie's father, Brian Clarke, was a fashion designer from Trinidad. Her parents separated before she was born, and her mother raised her. Naomie has two younger half-siblings.
Naomie went to St Marylebone School in London. She started studying acting at the Anna Scher Theatre when she was a child. Later, she went to Pembroke College, Cambridge, and earned a degree in social and political sciences in 1998. She also trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.
Acting Career
Naomie Harris has been acting in TV shows and movies since she was nine years old. One of her early starring roles was in the science fiction series The Tomorrow People.
In 2002, she became widely known for her role as Selena in Danny Boyle's exciting film 28 Days Later. That same year, she also appeared in the TV show White Teeth. Naomie has been in big movies like Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest and Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, where she played Tia Dalma. She also starred in Miami Vice.
In 2012, Naomie joined the famous James Bond film series. She played Eve Moneypenny in Skyfall. She was the first Black actress to play this role, and the first Moneypenny to have a first name. She played Moneypenny again in Spectre in 2015 and No Time to Die in 2021.
Naomie also played Winnie Mandela in the movie Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013). This film was based on the life story of Nelson Mandela. Winnie Madikizela-Mandela herself told Naomie that her performance felt very real.
In 2016, Naomie Harris starred as Paula in the critically acclaimed film Moonlight. She played the mother of the main character, Chiron. The movie showed their lives over 20 years. Moonlight won the Academy Award for Best Picture. Naomie was nominated for many awards for her role, including an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
In 2021, besides her role in No Time to Die, she also starred as Frances Barrison / Shriek in Venom: Let There Be Carnage.
Personal Life
When Naomie was about 11, she was diagnosed with scoliosis, a condition that affects the spine. She had surgery and worked hard to recover, learning to walk again. She also faced other health challenges but bravely recovered.
Since 2012, Naomie has been in a relationship with Peter Legler.
Film and TV Roles
Naomie Harris has appeared in many films and television shows. Here are some of her most notable roles:
Films
- 2002: 28 Days Later as Selena
- 2006: Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest as Tia Dalma
- 2007: Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End as Tia Dalma / Calypso
- 2009: Ninja Assassin as Europol Agent Mika Coretti
- 2010: The First Grader as Jane Obinchu
- 2012: Skyfall as Eve Moneypenny
- 2013: Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom as Winnie Mandela
- 2015: Spectre as Eve Moneypenny
- 2016: Moonlight as Paula
- 2018: Rampage as Dr. Kate Caldwell
- 2021: Venom: Let There Be Carnage as Frances Barrison / Shriek
- 2021: No Time to Die as Eve Moneypenny
Television Shows
- 1987–1988: Simon and the Witch as Joyce
- 1992–1995: The Tomorrow People as Ami Jackson
- 2002: White Teeth as Clara
- 2009: Small Island as Hortense Roberts
- 2020: The Third Day as Helen
- 2022: The Man Who Fell to Earth as Justin Falls
Video Games
- 2012: 007 Legends as Eve Moneypenny (voice)
- 2021: Sea of Thieves as Tia Dalma (voice)
Awards and Honours
Naomie Harris has received many awards and nominations for her acting. In 2017, she was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace. This award recognized her important contributions to drama. She has also been named one of the 100 most influential Black Britons on the 2019 edition of the Powerlist.
Images for kids
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Harris in 2014
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Harris at the 2007 BAFTA gala
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Harris at the Australian premiere of Skyfall in 2012
See also
In Spanish: Naomie Harris para niños
