Pearl Mackie facts for kids
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Pearl Mackie
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Mackie at the 2017 San Diego Comic-Con
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| Born | 29 May 1987 South London, England
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| Years active | 2010–present |
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Kam Chhokar
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| Relatives | Philip Mackie (grandfather) |
Pearl Mackie (born May 29, 1987) is a British actress. She is best known for playing Bill Potts, a companion to the Doctor in the famous science-fiction series Doctor Who.
Mackie graduated from the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, a well-known acting school. Her first major role on television was in 2014, when she appeared in the BBC One show Doctors.
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Early Life and Education
Pearl Mackie was born in South London and grew up in the Brixton area. Her grandfather, Philip Mackie, was also in the film industry and wrote screenplays. A screenplay is the script for a movie, including dialogue and directions for the actors.
She went to the University of Bristol where she studied drama. While in college, she participated in many plays and workshops to improve her acting skills. In 2010, she graduated from the famous Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.
Acting Career
Early Roles
Mackie's career began with roles in theatre and a small part in the 2013 movie Svengali. In 2014, she acted in an episode of the TV show Doctors. She also performed in plays like Crystal Springs and Obama-ology in London theatres.
In 2015, she was part of the National Theatre's popular play, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. She also worked as an acting coach, helping children and young people learn theatre skills.
Doctor Who
On April 23, 2016, a big announcement was made: Pearl Mackie would play Bill Potts, the new companion of the Doctor in Doctor Who. This was a huge role for her, as the show is watched by millions of people around the world.
Her character, Bill, was the first openly gay main companion in the show's long history. Mackie appeared in all episodes of the tenth series in 2017.
After Doctor Who
After her time on Doctor Who, Mackie returned to the stage. In 2018, she starred as Lulu in a play called The Birthday Party in London. She acted alongside other famous actors like Toby Jones and Zoë Wanamaker.
Since then, she has appeared in several TV shows. In 2020, she had a guest role in Friday Night Dinner. She also has a recurring role as Alysse in the Netflix series The Diplomat.
Notable Roles
Here are some of Pearl Mackie's most well-known roles in film, television, and theatre.
Television
- Doctors (2014) as Anne-Marie Frasier
- Doctor Who (2017) as Bill Potts
- Friday Night Dinner (2020) as Lucy One
- The Long Call (2021) as DS Jen Rafferty
- The Diplomat (2023–present) as Alysse
Film
- Svengali (2013) as Front of House girl
- Greed (2019) as Cathy
- Horizon Line (2020) as Pascale
Theatre
- The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (2015–2016)
- The Birthday Party (2018) as Lulu
- Ballet Shoes (2024-2025) as Sylvia
Awards and Nominations
For her work as an actress, Pearl Mackie has received recognition.
- In 2017, she was nominated for Favourite Newcomer at the TV Times Awards for her role in Doctor Who.
- In 2018, she won the Female Performance in TV award at the Screen Nation Film & TV Awards, also for Doctor Who.
See also
In Spanish: Pearl Mackie para niños
