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Ruth Bradley
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Sharon Ruth Bradley
24 January 1987 Dublin, Ireland
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Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2002–present |
Ruth Bradley is a talented Irish actress. She is famous for her roles as Emily Merchant in the TV show Primeval (from 2011) and Karen Voss in Humans (from 2015 to 2018).
Ruth has also appeared in many other popular shows. These include Legend (in 2006), The Innocence Project (from 2006 to 2007), Plus One (in 2009), and Love/Hate (in its first two seasons). She has won several awards for her acting. She received the IFTA Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2007 for her work in Stardust. She also won a Best Actress award at the Milan International Film Festival in 2010 for her main role in the film In Her Skin.
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Ruth's Acting Journey
Ruth Bradley started her acting career in 2002. One of her first roles was voicing the pink Power Ranger in the Irish version of Power Rangers. Her first appearances on screen were in the TV shows Ultimate Force and Sinners.
Early TV Roles
After her first roles, Ruth continued to appear in many TV series. She had parts in The Clinic in 2003 and Legend in 2006. She also played characters in The Innocence Project and Plus One. From 2010 to 2011, she was a regular on the show Love/Hate.
Award-Winning Performances
In 2007, Ruth won an IFTA Award for Best Supporting Actress. This was for her role in the TV mini-series Stardust.
In 2009, Ruth starred in the film In Her Skin. This movie tells the true story of an Australian teenager who disappeared. Ruth played the part of the childhood friend who was involved in the disappearance. Her performance in this film earned her a Best Actress award at the Milan International Film Festival in 2010.
Science Fiction and Fantasy Roles
Ruth has also been part of exciting science fiction and fantasy projects. In late 2010, she filmed the lead female role in the Irish monster movie Grabbers. This film was released in 2012 and was shown around the world.
She had a recurring role as Emily Merchant in the fourth and fifth seasons of the ITV science fiction show Primeval. She also played Molly O'Sullivan, a companion, in the Doctor Who audio drama Dark Eyes.
From 2015 to 2018, Ruth played DI Karen Voss in the Channel 4 and AMC science fiction series Humans. More recently, in 2019, she played Angie in the BBC series Guilt.
About Ruth's Life
Ruth Bradley was born in Dublin, Ireland, on January 24, 1987. Her mother, Charlotte Bradley, is also a well-known actress who has won an IFTA award.
When Ruth was very young, she lived in Newfoundland, Canada, until she was five years old. Later, she started studying drama and languages at Trinity College Dublin. However, she decided to leave after just three weeks. At 18, she moved to London to focus on acting full-time.
Ruth's Film and TV Appearances
Ruth Bradley has appeared in many films and television shows throughout her career.
Films
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2006 | Flyboys | Laura | |
2008 | Alarm | Molly | |
2009 | In Her Skin | Caroline Reid Robertson | |
2012 | Grabbers | Garda Lisa Nolan | |
2013 | The Sea | Claire | |
2015 | Pursuit | Gráinne | |
2016 | Holidays | Elizabeth Cullen | Segment: "Saint Patrick's Day" |
2017 | Daphne | Tracey | |
2019 | The Informer | Cat | |
2022 | The Wonder | Maggie Ryan | |
2023 | Embers | Amy |
Television Shows
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2002 | Ultimate Force | Georgia Gracey | Episode: "The Killing of a One-Eyed Bookie" |
2003 | The Clinic | Moya Cassidy | 3 episodes |
2006 | Legend | Jacinta | Recurring role |
2006–2007 | The Innocence Project | Beth McNair | Recurring role |
2009 | Plus One | Laura | Recurring role |
2010–2011 | Love/Hate | Mary Treacy | Recurring role |
2011 | Primeval | Emily Merchant | Recurring role |
2012 | Titanic | Mary Maloney | Mini-series |
2015–2018 | Humans | Karen Voss | Series regular |
2016 | Rebellion | Frances O'Flaherty | Mini-series |
2016 | The Fall | Wallace | 5 episodes |
2017 | Electric Dreams | Yaro Peterson | Episode: "Human Is" |
2018 | Agatha and the Truth of Murder | Agatha Christie | TV film |
2019–2023 | Guilt | Angie Curtis | Recurring role; 5 episodes |
2021 | Endeavour | Sarah Sellars | Episode: "Striker" |
2021–2023 | Ted Lasso | Ms. Bowen | Recurring role; 5 episodes |
2023 | The Gold | Isabelle Cooper | Recurring role; 4 episodes |
2024 | Slow Horses | Emma Flyte | Season 4 |
Awards Ruth Has Won
Ruth Bradley has been recognized for her acting with several awards and nominations.
Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
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2007 | Irish Film and Television Awards | Best Actress in a Supporting Role in Television | Stardust | Won |
2011 | Milano International Film Festival Awards | Best Actress | In Her Skin | Won |
2013 | Irish Film and Television Awards | Best Actress in Film | Grabbers | Won |
2016 | Irish Film and Television Awards | Best Actress in a Lead Role - Drama | Rebellion | Won |
See also
In Spanish: Ruth Bradley para niños