BIO: Katie Jarvis
Early Life and Background
Katie Jarvis (born 22 June 1991) is an English actress. Prior to her acting career, she worked as a fish and chip shop server.
Acting Career
Jarvis’s acting career began in 2009 when she was discovered by a casting scout in a train station. She had no prior acting experience before being cast in Andrea Arnold’s film, Fish Tank.
Notable Works
- Fish Tank (2009): This film marked Jarvis’s debut and most notable role. She played Mia Williams, a troubled teenager. Her performance received critical acclaim and earned her several awards and nominations.
- Birdsong (2012): Jarvis appeared in the BBC adaptation of Sebastian Faulks’ novel, Birdsong.
- Casualty (2019-2021): She played Louise in the long-running BBC medical drama, Casualty. This marked a return to acting after a period away from the screen.
Filmography
- Fish Tank (2009)
- Birdsong (2012)
- Casualty (2019-2021)
Achievements and Recognition
Jarvis won the London Film Critics Circle Award for British Newcomer of the Year for her role in Fish Tank. She was also nominated for a British Independent Film Award for Most Promising Newcomer and an Empire Award for Best Newcomer.