Laura Greenwood (born 1991) is an

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actress and a member of the YoungBlood Theatre Company in 2006. Greenwood's big breakthrough came in 2006 when at age 14 she starred as Penny Philips opposite

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in ''

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The Final Act'', the two-part conclusion to ITV's long-running series. Critics praised her work in the drama, with David Bianculli of the ''

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'' writing, "The scenes she shares with Mirren are nothing short of phenomenal," and Robert Lloyd of the ''

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'' calling her "thoroughly impressive." Before her breakthrough, Greenwood had already participated in two ITV productions, the children's series ''

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'' and the drama ''Walk Away and I Stumble.'' She also had small roles in notable film productions ''

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'' and ''

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''. In 2008 she appeared in the

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''. She also made minor appearances as a fictionalized version of herself in ''Echo Beachs sister series, ''

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''. Greenwood also appeared in '' Messiah V'' as Leah Wallace, broadcast on BBC One in January 2008. As well as this, she would appear in another BBC-produced series, playing the one-time role of Jessica in ''

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''.

Filmography

* ''

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'' - Series 29: 28. Under Pressure as Anya Hollins (2015) * Hit and Miss as Sophie, various episodes (2012) * ''

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'' as Alexandra Porter (2011) * '' Outcasts'', as Aisling (2011) * ''Kidnap and Ransom'', as Tess King, ITV (2011) * ''Wonder'', short film for The London Film School * ''

'' as Holly Savior, various episodes,

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'' as Sarah (2005) * ''Walk Away and I Stumble'' as Petra (2005) * ''

'' as Sasha, voice of Mud Creature (2005) * ''

: The Final Act'' as Penny Philips (2006) * ''The Dinner Party '' as Lucy (2007) * ''

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'' as Paoletta Buonaparte * ''

'' as Grace Penwarden * '' Messiah V'' as Leah Wallace * ''

'' as "Laura Greenwood" * ''

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'' as Sarah Brewer * ''Identity'' as Vicky Brolin

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Greenwood, Laura English child actresses English stage actresses 1991 births Living people Actresses from Manchester 21st-century English actresses English television actresses English film actresses