Aimee Lou Wood is a talented English actress who rose to prominence with her portrayal of Aimee Gibbs, a central character in the Netflix comedy series Sex Education, alongside co-stars Asa Butterfield and Gillian Anderson, in 2019.
Born in Manchester, England, Aimee Lou Wood pursued her passion for acting at the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, where she successfully earned a BA Degree in Acting (H Level) in 2017. During her time at RADA, Wood was actively involved in various productions, showcasing her versatility as an actress. Her credits include Scuttlers, directed by Hannah Eidinow, where she played the role of Margaret, and Vinegar Tom, directed by Cressida Brown, where she portrayed Goody. Wood also appeared in several short films, including Hen, directed by James Larkin, where she played Jess, and Summerfolk, directed by Deborah Paige, where she played Yulia.
In addition to her acting skills, Aimee Lou Wood possesses a range of special skills, including stand-up comedy, stage combat, singing soprano, flamenco dancing, and writing.
In 2019, Wood made her screen debut as Aimee Gibbs, a main character in the Netflix comedy-drama series Sex Education, alongside co-stars Emma Mackey, Asa Butterfield, Ncuti Gatwa, and Gillian Anderson. Interestingly, Wood had initially auditioned for the role of Lily, played by Tanya Reynolds, but was thrilled to land the role of Aimee Gibbs instead.
