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Synnøve Karlsen
Born (1996-07-30) 30 July 1996 (age 29)
Glasgow, Scotland
Education London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art
Guildhall School of Music and Drama
Occupation Actress
Years active 2017–present

Synnøve Karlsen (UK: /sɪˈnɜːvə/) is a talented British actress. She was born on July 30, 1996. She is well-known for her roles in several TV shows and movies. Some of her famous parts include Clarice Orsini in the historical drama Medici. She also played Holly McStay in the BBC thriller series Clique. Synnøve appeared as Jocasta in the 2021 psychological horror film Last Night in Soho. She also played a young Cassandra Austen in the limited series Miss Austen.

Synnøve Karlsen's Early Life

Synnøve Karlsen was born in Glasgow, Scotland. She grew up in a town called Helensburgh. When she was 12 years old, her family moved to London. Synnøve has family roots from Norway. She also has three older brothers. Her aunt, Elizabeth Karlsen, and uncle, Stephen Woolley, are also involved in the film industry.

Learning to Act

Synnøve studied acting at two famous schools. First, she went to the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Then, she attended the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. She left Guildhall after one year. This was because she got a main role in the TV series Clique.

Synnøve Karlsen's Acting Career

Synnøve Karlsen began her acting career in 2017. She has worked in films, television, and on stage.

Films Synnøve Karlsen Has Been In

Synnøve has acted in several movies. Some of these were short films. Short films are shorter than regular movies.

Year Title Role
2017 V Minnie
2018 Dead Birds Rose
2021 Last Night in Soho "Hurricane" Jocasta

Synnøve Karlsen's Television Roles

Synnøve has played many important characters on TV. She has been a main cast member in several popular series.

Year Title Role
2017–2018 Clique Holly McStay
2018–2019 Medici Clarice Orsini
2022 The Midwich Cuckoos Cassie Stone
2023 Bodies Polly Hillinghead
2025 Miss Austen Young Cassandra "Cassy" Austen
2025 Foundation Bayta Mallow

Stage Performances

Synnøve has also performed on stage. She acted at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. This is a very large arts festival in Scotland.

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