Ruth Laura Millar (born in 1975

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, near

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) is a Scottish actress, writer and producer.

Early years

She spent her early years in Glasgow before attending

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where she graduated with a degree in

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in 1996. After leaving art school Millar formed Wee Lassie Productions, a production company that showcased the best of acting and writing talent. The showcase was held for one night only at the

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, London. This was where Millar was spotted by an agent and then landed the Punto girl in one of the year's most successful advertising campaigns.

Acting career

Millar starred in '' Glasgow Kiss'' alongside

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and

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, as younger sister Jess Rossi, to great acclaim. ''

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'' was the next lead role, where she played pupil barrister Morag Black in the Bafta winning

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drama, starring alongside Phil Davis,

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and

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. Millar then went on to work on several hit television shows including '' Silent Witness'', ''

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'', '' Friends and Crocodiles'', '' Legless'', ''

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'', ''

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'', '' Sold'', ''

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'' and '' Monarch of the Glen''. Millar's feature films include ''

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'' by

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and ''Broken Lines'' with

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in 2008. In 2003 she played alongside

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in the Channel 4 short film ''

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'', directed by McGregor's uncle Denis Lawson. In 2009 Millar reprised the role of Jackie Queen from ''Life on Mars'' in the sequel series '' Ashes to Ashes''. Millar recently returned to the UK and can be seen in Doctors as Sonia O'Neil. Millar has partnered with Marcus McPeake, a Scottish writer and director/producer, and has a feature film in development for 2014.

Theatre roles

Millar starred as Pia in the original cast of

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starring alongside

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as Christian at the

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, London, before transferring to the Lyric Theatre. "Festen" was directed by

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and nominated for five Laurence Olivier Awards.

Personal life

Millar now lives in Scotland with her two daughters, Grace Sophia and Ava Jeanne. Millar is also a health activist and blogger and has business in multiple countries with the AgeLOC brand.

References

External links

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