Draft:Elizabeth Healey
Elizabeth Healey | |
|---|---|
| Alma mater | Drama Studio London |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Spouse | Philip Wells |
Elizabeth Healey is an English actress, broadcaster and filmmaker. She presented the Al Jazeera medical docuseries The Cure (2013–2016).[1] Her films include Silent Hours (2015) and Across the River (2016). On television, she is known for her roles in the CITV series The Fugitives (2005) and the Syfy film The Hive (2008).
Early life and education
[edit]Healey completed a Bachelor of Science in Physiology and Zoology, a PhD in Neurophysiology and Medicine,[2][3] as well as a Postgraduate Diploma at the Drama Studio London.
Career
[edit]Healey began her career on stage, starring as Emilia in Othello at the Pentameters Theatre in 2002[4] and going on the tour of Marrying the Mistress in 2005. Healey made her television debut with a main role as Lomas in the CITV series The Fugitives. She subsequently starred in the television films Croc and The Hive.[5]
In 2012, Healey began working with Al Jazeera; she would go on to present the network's medical documentary series The Cure.[6]
Healey co-wrote and starred in the 2016 independent film Across the River.[7] She also appeared in Silent Hours, originally a 2015 film later re-released as a television miniseries, and had a small role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Doctor Strange.
Healey presented and directed the documentary I'm Still Here on homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic.[8] She has been a guest lecturer on Cambridge Judge Business School's EnterpriseWise programme.[9]
Personal life
[edit]Healey lives in London.[10] She is married to poet Philip Wells.[11]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Cold and Dark | Specs | |
| 2012 | Booked Out | Art Class Teacher | |
| 2012 | The History of Chance | Ms Glow | |
| 2012 | Candle to Water | Susie | |
| 2013 | Trap for Cinderella | Mother | |
| 2014 | Emulsion | Kruchina | |
| 2015 | Silent Hours | Rachel Garvie | Co-writer |
| 2016 | Acres and Acres | Andrea | |
| 2016 | Doctor Strange | Concerned Doctor | |
| 2016 | Across the River | Emma | |
| 2019 | As I Am | Lill | |
| 2019 | Eve | Cassie | [12] |
| 2023 | I'm Still Here | Presenter | Documentary; director |
| TBA | The Liar | Lady Helen Biffen |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | The Fugitives | Lomas | Main role |
| 2007 | Croc | Allison | Television film |
| 2008 | The Hive | Claire Dubois | Television film |
| 2011 | Waking the Dead | Anna Nicholson | 2 episodes |
| 2014, 2017 | Doctors | Laura Harrison / Fallon Macauley | 2 episodes |
| 2015 | Casualty | Roni Armstrong | Episode: "A Moment of Clarity" |
| 2016 | One of Us | Leah | 2 episodes |
| 2022 | EastEnders | Consultant | 2 episodes |
Stage
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Othello | Emilia | Pentameters Theatre, London |
| 2005–2006 | Marrying the Mistress | Merrion Palmer | Tour |
| 2012 | Bethany | Crystal | HighTide[13] |
| 2014 | The School for Scheming | Sally Singleheart | Orange Tree Theatre, Richmond[14] |
| 2018 | After the Ball | Margery / Marguerite | Upstairs at The Gatehouse, London |
References
[edit]- ^ "The Sleep Out (or in) 2020 Lineup". Glass Door Homeless Charity. 27 September 2020. Retrieved 20 November 2023.
- ^ Ismail, Noha (18 February 2021). "Elizabeth Healey". Blowout Magazine. Retrieved 20 November 2023.
- ^ Sieghart, Mary Ann (27 June 2021). "The real reason why women are still paid less than men". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 23 November 2023.(subscription required)
- ^ Woodham, Karen (20 June 2017). "Elizabeth Healey chats with us about Across the River and More". Blazing Minds. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
- ^ Berry, Alan (27 March 2023). "Interview: Elizabeth Healey". The Critical Critics. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
- ^ "Denmark: A cure for allergies". Al Jazeera. 18 July 2016. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
- ^ "Across the River's Elizabeth Healey – "I always try and be truthful to the character I'm playing"". Just Celebrity Magazine. 30 June 2017. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
- ^ Cunningham, Nick (19 August 2023). "Chichester Film Festival: I'm Still Here by Franc Vissers and Elizabeth Healey". Business Doc Europe. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
- ^ "Elizabeth Healey". Kalukanda House. June 2023. Retrieved 20 November 2023.
- ^ "Across the River's Elizabeth Healey – "I always try and be truthful to the character I'm playing"". Just Celebrity Magazine. 30 June 2017. Retrieved 20 November 2023.
- ^ "Elizabeth Healey". Pin Drop. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
- ^ Grater, Tom (18 October 2019). "Level 33 Entertainment Buys World Rights To UK Thriller 'Eve'". Deadline. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
- ^ "Bethany". HighTide. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
- ^ West, Mel (22 April 2014). "The School for Scheming (Orange Tree Theatre)". WhatsOnStage. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
External links
[edit]- Elizabeth Healey at IMDb
- Elizabeth Healey at Spotlight