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Last updated on the 5 May 2025 by Evandrus
Mini Biography
Born: 27 June 1992, Enfield, Greater London, England.
Emma D’Arcy discovered their passion for acting through a memorable role as Titania in a school production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream during year six. Graduating from the Ruskin School of Art at St Edmund Hall in Oxford in 2011, they began their theatrical journey as a set designer before venturing into acting and directing.
Expanding beyond stage work, D’Arcy has ventured into television shows and films with notable roles. They graced Philippa Lowthorpe’s comedy-drama Misbehaviour. They further demonstrated their versatility by portraying Emma Hobday in Mothering Sunday, a love story directed by Eva Husson that delves into class differences and postwar survivor guilt.
Emma D’Arcy has also appeared in Wanderlust (2018), Truth Seekers (2020) and the international breakout role of Princess Rhaenyra in House of the Dragon.
Suggested viewing
Truth Seekers (2020)
Bftv 8.0 / IMDb 7.0
A fearless ghost-hunting duo embarks on a quest to document and expose paranormal phenomena throughout the United Kingdom. Through their popular online channel, they chronicle spine-chilling encounters that escalate into nightmarish proportions. As they dig deeper, they unravel a sinister conspiracy with apocalyptic implications, endangering humanity’s very existence.
Top cast: Nick Frost, Samson Kayo, Emma D’Arcy, Susan Wokoma, Taj Atwal, Julian Barratt, Simon Pegg, Malcolm McDowell, Kelly Macdonald.
House of the Dragon (2022)
Bftv 9.0 / IMDb 8.5
In the mythical world of Westeros, House Targaryen rises to power amidst political intrigue and familial conflict. As they forge alliances, battle rival houses and tame fearsome dragons, their journey unveils the secrets of their past and sets the stage for a fiery struggle that will shape the destiny of the Seven Kingdoms.
Top cast: Olivia Cooke, Paddy Considine, Emma D’Arcy, Matt Smith, Rhys Ifans, Graham McTavish, Jefferson Hall, Bill Paterson, Fabien Frankel.
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