English actress, Annabel Scholey is best known for portraying Lauren Drake in the BBC's supernatural drama, Being Human. She debuted her career from theatrical works and portrayed a lead role in the BBC3 comedy drama, Personal Affairs. Scholey also appeared in the British historical drama, Britannia.
Early Life And Education Of Annabel Scholey
Annabel Scholey was born on January 8, 1984, in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. Nationality-wise, she is English and is of Caucasian ethnicity.
Born and raised in Wakefield, Scholey received her training at the Oxford School of Drama. She graduated from the drama school in 2005. The following year, she appeared as Miss Sorel in a British mystery TV series, Poirot.
Annabel Scholey's Career
Scholey extensively worked on screen and in theater in her early days. She portrayed Debbie in the play, The Real Thing at Theater Royal Bath, and appeared in several national tours in 2005. She appeared as the predatory younger woman, Kate, in the revival of Peter Nichols’ dramatic presentation, Pa s sion Play at the Duke of York's Theatre (July/Aug 2013).
Scholey’s other theatrical works include Troilus and Cressida, The Cherry Orchard, Hamlet, The Taming of the Shrew, and Wallenstein.
In 2006, Scholey appeared in some TV series including Holby City, Doctors, and Jane Eyre. She appeared in two episodes of a British soap opera, EastEnders in 2007.
Scholey also played the role of Ismene in the play Antigone at The Royal National Theatre (April-July 2012). She worked in other theatrical productions such as Mr. Burns, High Society, and The Iliad.
Scholey portrayed Lady Anne, in Sam Mendes' adaptation of Richard III alongside Kevin Spacey (title role). She performed the play at the Old Vic theatre in London and the Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York in June 2011.
Scholey played the main role of Michelle ‘Midge’ Lerner in the BBC3 comedy drama, Personal Affairs. She was cast alongside Laura Aikman, Ruth Negga, and Maimie McCoy, among others. She played Diana Rivers in the 2006 BBC costume drama, Jane Eyre. The drama is the television adaptation of Charlotte Bronte's 1847 novel of the same name.
Scholey has appeared in many TV series from 2009 – 2015. Her notable TV works include Being Human, Personal Affairs, Family Tree, Walking on Sunshine, Inspector George Gently, and Medici: Masters of Florence.
As of 2018, Scholey starred in a British historical period drama, Britannia. The series is written by Jez Butterworth. It follows the Roman conquest of Britain set in AD 43, a mysterious land ruled by wild warrior women and powerful druids who can channel the powerful forces of the underworld. The series was aired o Sky Atlantic in the UK on January 18, 2018, and on Amazon Prime Video (US) on January 26, 2018.
CAPTION: Annabel Scholey SOURCE: Scholey was cast alongside David Morrissey, Kelly Reilly, Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Eleanor Worthington Cox, and Mackenzie Crook, among others. She portrayed Amena, the Queen in waiting to the Cantii tribe throne and wife to both Phelan and Lindon.
Annabel Scholey's Net Worth
Annabel Scholey's net worth can be close to million, as she has appeared in many movies and TV series to date. She appeared Walking on Sunshine in 2014. The movie grossed 2.4 million at the box office. The movie also received 5.3 ratings from IMDb.
Scholey performed alongside Kevin Spacey in 2014 doc u mentary, NOW: In the Wings on a World Stage. It received 7.2 ratings from IMDb.
Annabel Scholey's Personal Life And Relationship
The English actress is married to her boyfriend, a Northern Irish actor, Ciarán McMenamin. The couple married in May 2017 in the private ceremony in the presence of their close relatives and friends. The two have not shared any child to date.
Scholey’s husband is an Irish actor known for his works in The Young Person’s Guide To Becoming A Rock Star, To End All Wars, and The Last Confession of Alexander Pearce.
Scholey currently resides in London with her husband and family. The couple supports each other and is sharing a good time together with no rumors of divorce.
Annabel Scholey's Body Measurement
- Annabel Scholey stands at the height of 1.6 meters (5 feet 4 inches).
- Body Measurement: 35-24-36 inches (89-61-91 cm)
- Bra Size: 34 C
- Weight: 123 pounds (56 kg)
by sujeena, 08 Feb, 2018
