Romola Garai

Romola Garai

43 · Born: Aug 6, 1982

Personal Details

Height5' 8"
BornAug 6, 1982 Hong Kong, British Crown Colony
Relatives
  • Ralph Garai (Sibling)
  • Rosie Garai (Sibling)
  • Roxy Garai (Sibling)

Biography

Romola Garai, a multifaceted English artist, was born on August 6th, 1982. Her impressive career has spanned numerous mediums, including film, television, and theatre. As an actress, she has showcased her remarkable talent in a variety of roles, including those in the critically acclaimed films Atonement (2007),Angel (2007),I Capture the Castle (2003),and Suffragette. Her impressive portfolio also includes notable performances on television, with standout roles in The Crimson Petal and the White (2011),for which she received a BAFTA nomination, as well as The Hour (2012),Born to Kill (2017),and The Miniaturist (2017).

In addition to her acting work, Garai has also ventured into directing, with her short film Scrubber earning a nomination for the Sundance Best International Short Film award. Her debut feature, the horror film Amulet, is set to premiere at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival in the Midnight Madness section, further solidifying her reputation as a talented and versatile artist.

Career

2025
Just Act Normal
Just Act Normal as Ms. Jenkins
2024
The Critic
The Critic as Cora Wyley
Scoop
Scoop as Esme Wren
The Critic
The Critic as Cora Wyley
2023
One Life
One Life as Doreen Warriner
Vigil
Vigil as Eliza Russell
2022
Earwig
Earwig as Céleste
2020
Last Call
Last Call as Caitlin Thomas
Miss Marx
Miss Marx as Eleanor 'Tussy' Marx
2017
The Miniaturist
The Miniaturist as Marin Brandt
The Miniaturist
The Miniaturist as Marin Brandt
2016
Churchill's Secret
Churchill's Secret as Millie Appleyard
2015
Suffragette
Suffragette as Alice Haughton
2013
Legacy
Legacy as Anna March
Having You
Having You as Camilla
2011
One Day
One Day as Sylvie Cope
Junkhearts
Junkhearts as Christine
The Hour
The Hour as Bel Rowley
2009
Glorious 39
Glorious 39 as Anne Keyes
Emma
Emma as Emma Woodhouse
2008
The Other Man
The Other Man as Abigail
King Lear
King Lear as Cordelia
2007
Atonement
Atonement as Briony Tallis (Age 18)
Angel
Angel as Angel
2006
Amazing Grace
Amazing Grace as Barbara Spooner
Scoop
Scoop as Vivian
Renaissance
Renaissance as Ilona Tasuiev
2005
Mary Bryant
Mary Bryant as Mary Bryant
2004
Vanity Fair
Vanity Fair as Amelia Sedley
2003
I Capture the Castle
I Capture the Castle as Cassandra Mortmain
2002
Nicholas Nickleby
Nicholas Nickleby as Kate Nickleby
Daniel Deronda
Daniel Deronda as Gwendolen Harleth
2020
Amulet
Amulet as Director, Writer