Quick Facts
Born:
1982-07-21
Birthplace:
Ipswich, Suffolk, UK
Credits:
26 Total Roles
Alice Henley
Acting
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Biography
An award winning British Screen and Theater Actress born in Ipswich, Suffolk First professional acting job at the age of 12 in the New Wolsey Theater Ipswich's production of the Railway Children, playing the role of Phyllis. Studied for three years at Royal Holloway in London and a year in Modern Dance at the Italia Conti Academy of Theater Arts. Started out in theater, co-creating her own theater company, Sweetfa, with fellow actress Frederica Dunstan in 2001. The company put on their own show at the Jermyn St Theater in London, where Alice first gained representation. Best known for her powerful portrayal of the infamous Livia Drusilla in the HBO smash Rome (2005), also worked with David Cronenberg on Eastern Promises (2007), acting opposite Viggo Mortensen and Vincent Cassel.
Known For
Eastern Promises
Prostitute
Rome
Livia Drusilla
Death in Paradise
Sally Watson
EastEnders
Homeless Lucy
Father Brown
Alice Armstrong
The Durrells
Jonquil
Casualty
Chrissy Pearson
DCI Banks
Maddy Phillips
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Trouble with Jessica MOVIE | Jessica’s Neighbour |
| 2021 | Another Day MOVIE | Emma |
| 2019 | The Second Hearing MOVIE | The Orb |
| 2017 | The Habit of Beauty MOVIE | PA |
| 2016 | No Guarantee MOVIE | Mary |
| 2016 | The Durrells TV | Jonquil |
| 2015 | The Coroner TV | Lucy Everidge |
| 2015 | Tetro Rouge MOVIE | Skye |
| 2013 | Father Brown TV | Alice Armstrong |
| 2011 | Death in Paradise TV | Sally Watson |