Riann Steele facts for kids

Riann Steele is a talented actress who was born in America but grew up in Britain. She started her acting journey in theatre plays. You might know her from movies like Treacle Jr. (2010), Sket (2011), and The Creeping (2022). On television, she played a main role in the E4 comedy show Crazyhead (2016) and the NBC series Debris (2021).

Riann also had important roles in the BBC medical drama Holby City (2009–2010) and the Channel 4 comedy Lovesick (2014–2016). She also appeared in season 5 of the Syfy show The Magicians (2020).

About Riann Steele

Riann Steele is an actress known for her diverse roles. She has worked in both theatre and on screen. Her career began in the late 2000s. She has since become a familiar face in British and American television.

Her Early Life

Riann Steele was born in Brooklyn, a part of New York City. She later moved to England. She grew up in Ealing, which is in West London. Riann studied acting at a well-known school called the Arts Educational School, often called ArtsEd. This school helps young people learn about performing arts.

Her Acting Career

After finishing her studies, Riann Steele performed in several plays. She worked with the famous Royal Shakespeare Company. Some of the plays she was in include A Midsummer Night's Dream, Love's Labours Lost, and Hamlet. She even appeared in a TV version of Hamlet in 2009. In this TV film, she acted alongside David Tennant.

From 2009 to 2010, Riann played Nurse Lauren Minster. This was in the popular medical drama Holby City. Her first big movie role was in Treacle Jr. in 2010. She acted opposite Aidan Gillen in this film.

Notable Roles in Film and TV

In 2012, Riann starred in the movie Sket. She played a character named Shaks. Shaks was the girlfriend of a tough character played by Ashley Walters. That same year, Riann also appeared in Doctor Who (series 7). She played the historical figure Queen Nefertiti in an episode.

Riann also played Cleo, a therapist, in the comedy series Lovesick. This show was available on Channel 4 and Netflix. She also appeared in four episodes of NCIS: New Orleans in Season 4. Her character was Sydney Halliday.

In 2021, Riann Steele took on a main role in the NBC drama Debris. She played the character Finola Jones. The first episode of this show was written by J. H. Wyman.