Noted British screen and theatre actress, renowned for her exceptional performances on stage and screen, was born in Ipswich, Suffolk.
At the tender age of 12, she embarked on her first professional acting endeavour, taking on the role of Phyllis in the New Wolsey Theatre's production of the Railway Children, showcasing her early aptitude for the craft.
She then pursued her passion for acting by enrolling in Royal Holloway in London for three years, subsequently dedicating a year to honing her skills in Modern Dance at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts.
Her early career in theatre was marked by her co-founding of the theatre company, Sweetfa, alongside fellow actress Frederica Dunstan in 2001. The company's inaugural production at the Jermyn St Theatre in London served as a springboard for Alice's subsequent representation.
Alice's most notable and iconic role to date is undoubtedly her portrayal of the enigmatic and formidable Livia Drusilla in the HBO hit series Rome (2005). Additionally, she has collaborated with acclaimed director David Cronenberg on the film Eastern Promises (2007),starring alongside Viggo Mortensen and Vincent Cassel.
