Harriet Marston Slater (born 28 November 1994) is an English actress. On television, she is known for her roles in the DC Universe series Pennyworth (2019–2022) and the MGM+ period drama Belgravia: The Next Chapter (2024). She was named a 2023 Bright Young Thing by Tatler.[1]
Harriet Slater | |
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| Born | Harriet Marston Slater 28 November 1994 Leicester, England |
| Alma mater | Guildford School of Acting |
| Years active | 2016–present |
Early life
editSlater was born and raised in Leicester. She joined a local youth theatre group called the Little Theatre at the age of 6.[2][3] She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Acting from the Guildford School of Acting in 2016.[4]
Career
editAfter graduating from drama school, Slater began her career in regional theatre, making her professional debut in The Man with the Hammer at the Theatre Royal, Plymouth in 2016.[5] This was followed by a role in the 2017 Royal Shakespeare Company production of Phil Porter's Vice Versa at the Swan Theatre.[6] She also appeared in The Secret Seven at Storyhouse.[7]
Slater made her television debut when she was cast as Sandra Onslow in the DC Universe series and Batman prequel Pennyworth, which premiered on Epix in 2019. After playing a recurring character during the first season, she joined the main cast for the subsequent two seasons. She made her feature film debut in the 2020 indie fantasy film Emily and the Magical Journey.[8] In 2023, she had a small role in the film Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.[9]
In 2024, Slater starred as Clara Trenchard (née Dunn) in Helen Edmundson's period drama Belgravia: The Next Chapter for MGM+.[10][11] In February 2024, it was announced that she had been cast as Ellen MacKenzie in the Outlander prequel series Outlander: Blood of My Blood.[12] She appeared in the films Tarot (also known as Horrorscope)[13] and True Haunting.
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Emily and the Magical Journey | Kayla | |
| 2023 | Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny | Fran | |
| 2024 | Tarot | Haley | |
| TBA | True Haunting | April Becker |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–2022 | Pennyworth | Sandra Onslow | Recurring role (season 1); main role (seasons 2–3) |
| 2020 | All Creatures Great and Small | Brenda | Episode: "A Cure for All Ills" |
| 2024 | Belgravia: The Next Chapter | Clara Dunn / Clara Trenchard | Main role |
| TBA | Outlander: Blood of My Blood | Ellen MacKenzie | Main role |
Stage
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | The Man with the Hammer | Jodie | Theatre Royal, Plymouth |
| 2017 | Vice Versa | Meretrix / Voluptua (understudy) | Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon |
| The Secret Seven | Janet | Storyhouse, Chester |
References
edit- ^ Hanover, Lola (2 March 2023). "Bright Young Things Class of 2023: Tatler crowns the next generation of glam, gifted actors to watch in the April issue". Tatler. Archived from the original on 3 March 2023. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
- ^ Edwards, Jordan. "The Creative Journey: Actors on the Rise". SCTR. Archived from the original on 22 August 2023. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
- ^ "Harriet Slater Talks Pennyworth Season 3". Wonderland. 5 October 2022. Archived from the original on 3 December 2022. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
- ^ "Graduates of 2016: BA (Hons) Acting 2016". Guildford School of Acting. Archived from the original on 3 March 2023. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
- ^ Smith, Ellie (10 October 2022). "Harriet Slater on Season Three of Pennyworth". Country & Town House. Archived from the original on 22 August 2023. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
- ^ "About the Play: Vice Versa". Royal Shakespeare Company. Archived from the original on 20 April 2021. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
- ^ Bolen, Sydney. "Harriet Slater". 1883 Magazine. Archived from the original on 22 August 2023. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
- ^ Cainan (25 November 2020). "Geek Vibes Interview with 'MAGICAL JOURNEY' Actress Harriet Slater". GVN. Archived from the original on 22 August 2023. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
- ^ Quirino, Anna. "Harriet Slater on Pennyworth, True Haunting and Indiana Jones". Vingt Sept. Archived from the original on 18 May 2024. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
- ^ Petski, Denise (8 March 2023). "'Belgravia: The Next Chapter': Harriet Slater, Ben Wainwright, Elaine Cassidy Among 9 Cast In Julian Fellowes' MGM+ Sequel Series". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 8 March 2023. Retrieved 8 March 2023.
- ^ Schaefer, Stephen (14 January 2024). "Harriet Slater laces up for 'Belgravia: The Next Chapter'". Boston Herald. Archived from the original on 24 January 2024. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (5 February 2024). "'Outlander' Prequel Series at Starz Sets Lead Cast, Begins Productions". Variety. Archived from the original on 5 February 2024. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (28 October 2022). "'Horrorscope': 'Pennyworth's Harriet Slater Latest To Join Horror Pic From Screen Gems, Alloy Entertainment". Deadline. Archived from the original on 22 August 2023. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
External links
edit- Harriet Slater at IMDb
- Harriet Slater at Spotlight