Lucy Akhurst

Lucy Akhurst

50 · Born: Nov 18, 1975

Personal Details

BornNov 18, 1975 London, England, UK

Biography

Lucy Akhurst, a talented individual, was born Lucy Akhurst-Webster in the vibrant city of London, England, marking the beginning of a remarkable journey. However, her family's relocation to the northeast of England would soon see her attend school, an experience she would later describe as being far from enjoyable.

Despite her aversion to school, Lucy's early years laid the foundation for her future endeavors. She went on to attend drama school, an experience she would later express discontent with. However, her time at drama school was cut short, as she was discovered by the BBC and subsequently cast in a lead role in the groundbreaking drama "All Quiet on the Preston Front" in 1994.

This pivotal moment marked the beginning of a successful career in television and film. Lucy would go on to work consistently in the industry, appearing in notable projects such as "The Land Girls" in 1998 and the British-Canadian co-production "Trinity" in 2003. Her versatility as an actress was further showcased in the horror-comedy hit "Shaun of the Dead" in 2004.

Career

2024
Utopia
Utopia as Miss Becker
Hotel Portofino
Hotel Portofino as Julia Drummond-Ward
2022
A Spy Among Friends
A Spy Among Friends as Elizabeth Elliott
2008
2005
2004
Shaun of the Dead
Shaun of the Dead as Zombie Shot by Soldiers (uncredited)
2003
Trinity
Trinity as Schiller
Eroica
Eroica as Therese Brunsvik
2001
Spaced
Spaced as Sophie
2000
Longitude
Longitude as Grace Ingram
Circus
Circus as Helen
Beast
Beast as Mary
1998
1997
The Vanishing Man
The Vanishing Man as Alice Grant