Molly Florence Wright (born 20 March 1996) is an English actress. For her debut film '' Apostasy'' (2017), she was named Young British/Irish Performer of the Year by the London Film Critics' Circle and nominated for two British Independent Film Awards. On television, she is known for her role in the BBC drama ''

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'' (2016–2020).

Early life

Wright is from

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. She attended the Blackpool Sixth Form College. She then took the Foundation Acting course at the Academy of Live and Recorded Arts (ALRA) and joined an extras' agency to earn money.

Career

Wright made her television debut when she began starring in the BBC One drama ''

'' as Rebecca Hughes, a role she would play for all three series from 2016 to 2020. Also in 2016, she played Lulu Lane in the second series of the military drama '' Our Girl'', also on BBC One. The following year, Wright made her feature film debut as Alex Whitling in '' Apostasy'', which premiered at the

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. Wright won the

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for Young British/Irish Actor of the Year and received nominations for two British Independent Film Awards and two

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in the supporting actress and newcomer categories.

Filmography

Awards and nominations

References

External links

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