Harriet Fleur Dynevor (/ˈdɪnɪvər/; born 15 November 2003) is an English actress, best known for portraying the role of Libby Guthrie in the BBC One school drama Waterloo Road (2024–present).

Hattie Dynevor
Born
Harriet Fleur Dynevor

(2003-11-15) 15 November 2003 (age 21)
Manchester, England
OccupationActress
Years active2023–present
TelevisionWaterloo Road
ParentSally Dynevor
RelativesPhoebe Dynevor (sister)
Shirley Dynevor (grandmother)

Early life

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Harriet Fleur Dynevor was born on 15 November 2003 in the Trafford district of Greater Manchester, to Emmerdale screenwriter Tim Dynevor and actress Sally Dynevor, who is known for her long-running role as Sally Webster on the ITV soap opera Coronation Street.[1][2] Her older sister Phoebe is an actress, who also appeared in Waterloo Road, as well as Bridgerton and various films.[3][4]

Career

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In 2019, Dynevor appeared on an episode of Lorraine alongside her father Tim, in a video message, congratulating her mother Sally for climbing to a base camp of Mount Everest to raise money for Breast Cancer Prevention.[5] She also appeared in an interview for OK! magazine with her mother.[6]

In April 2023, it was announced that Dynevor would be joining the cast of the BBC One school drama Waterloo Road.[7][8] She portrays the role of Libby Guthrie, the daughter of history teacher Neil Guthrie (Neil Fitzmaurice) and made her first appearance in the thirteenth series.[9][10][11] In May 2024, she appeared in an episode of the ITVBe series Drama Queens alongside her mother, when they attended Brooke Vincent's wellness session.[12] Dynevor returned to play the character of Libby in the fourteenth series.[13][14]

Filmography

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Year Title Role Ref.
2019 Lorraine Series regular [5]
2024–present Waterloo Road Series regular [15]
2024 Drama Queens Guest; 1 episode [12]

References

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  1. ^ "Waterloo Road: Advice for starting secondary school from cast". BBC. 2 September 2024. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
  2. ^ Sansome, Jessica (11 September 2024). "Corrie Sally Dynevor's important three-word plea alongside actress daughter". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
  3. ^ Victoria Wilson (20 January 2024). "Hattie Dynevor on her Waterloo Road debut: 'Mum and Phoebe have given me tips!'". What to Watch. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
  4. ^ Cook, by Sam (2 January 2024). "Waterloo Road's new face Libby has a very famous mother and sister". Wales Online. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
  5. ^ a b Scullard, Vickie (20 November 2019). "Sally Dynevor weeps as she hears family's voices after Everest climb". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
  6. ^ "Corrie star "overwhelmed" by reaction to Sally Metcalfe trial". Digital Spy. 10 December 2018. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
  7. ^ "Waterloo Road reportedly signs up Coronation Street star's daughter". Digital Spy. 5 April 2023. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
  8. ^ "Exclusive: Waterloo Road confirms five new characters for next series". Digital Spy. 30 June 2023. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
  9. ^ "Waterloo Road offers first look at new series in latest trailer". Digital Spy. 4 May 2023. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
  10. ^ "Waterloo Road season 13: Release date, trailer, casting and news | Radio Times". Radio Times. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
  11. ^ "Waterloo Road offers first look at new series with brand-new pics". Digital Spy. 7 December 2023. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
  12. ^ a b "Drama Queens, Series 2, Episode 2". ITVX. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
  13. ^ "Waterloo Road season 14 release date and latest news | Radio Times". Radio Times. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
  14. ^ "Waterloo Road 2024 cast: Meet the old and new characters in BBC drama | Radio Times". Radio Times. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
  15. ^ "Corrie star shares excitement for daughter's Waterloo Road role". Digital Spy. 1 September 2023. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
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