Emily Cox was born on February 23, 1985, in the vibrant city of Vienna, Austria. This talented actress has made a name for herself in the entertainment industry, starring in notable roles such as The Last Kingdom, Jerks, and The Fatherless.
Many fans know Emily from her leading role as the fearless female Viking Warrior 'BRIDA' in the highly acclaimed and successful Netflix series 'The Last Kingdom', which is now in its 5th and final season. Emily's early life was marked by a unique cultural blend, growing up in Vienna with a British father and an Irish mother, both of whom are skilled pianists. She currently resides in both Vienna and Berlin.
As a teenager, Emily considered pursuing a career in dance, but after participating in a school play during her final year of high school, she discovered her true passion for acting. Following her graduation, Emily enrolled in the prestigious Max Reinhardt Seminar to hone her acting skills. In 2008, she was under contract as a stage actor at the Theater in der Josefstadt in Vienna.
Emily has since continued to work extensively in German and Austrian television and cinema. Her notable TV credits include the popular German remake of 'Clovn', titled 'JERKS', which is now in its fourth season, as well as various 'Tatorts', 'Dutschke', 'Homeland', and 'A new life'.
In addition to her television work, Emily has also appeared in several prominent films, including 'The Fatherless' by Marie Kreutzer, which premiered at the Berlinale, 'Die Rettung der uns bekannten Welt', 'Head full of Honey' by Til Schweiger, 'Wuff' by Detlev Buck, and 'The silent mountain' by Ernst Gossner.
