Lucy Boynton

Lucy Boynton is an English actress known for her roles in "Sing Street", "Murder on the Orient Express", and "Bohemian Rhapsody".

TV Actress

January 17, 1994

Capricorn

31

England

Lucy Boynton is a British actress who has made a name for herself in both film and television. Born in London in 1994, Boynton began acting at a young age, appearing in school plays and local theater productions. She later attended the James Allen’s Girls’ School in Dulwich, London, where she studied drama and English literature.

Boynton made her professional acting debut in 2006, appearing in the British television series “Miss Austen Regrets.” She went on to have small roles in several other TV shows and films, including “Ballet Shoes” (2007), “Sense and Sensibility” (2008), and “Mo” (2010).

Boynton’s breakthrough role came in 2016 when she starred as Beatrix Potter in the biopic “Miss Potter.” Her performance earned critical acclaim and helped launch her career in Hollywood. She went on to star in several high-profile films, including “Sing Street” (2016), “Murder on the Orient Express” (2017), and “Bohemian Rhapsody” (2018).

In recent years, Boynton has continued to star in a variety of films and television shows. She had a leading role in the Netflix series “The Politician” (2019-2020) and appeared in the films “The Art of Self-Defense” (2019) and “Locked Down” (2021).

Boynton has received several awards and nominations for her work, including a BAFTA Rising Star Award nomination (2019), a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture nomination (2019), and a Critics’ Choice Movie Award for Best Supporting Actress nomination (2019).

In addition to her acting career, Boynton is also a talented singer and musician. She plays the guitar, piano, and drums. She is also a keen photographer and has taken several photography courses. Boynton is an ambassador for the Prince’s Trust, a charity that helps disadvantaged young people in the UK.