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Last updated on the 3 September 2024 by Maeve
Mini Biography
Born: 3 June 1989, Hammersmith, London, England.
Imogen Poots was born into a creative family. Her father, Trevor Poots, is a television producer and her mother, Fiona Goodall, is a journalist and voluntary worker. Growing up in a household surrounded by the arts, Imogen developed a deep appreciation for storytelling from an early age.
Imogen Poots attended Bute House Preparatory School for Girls before moving on to Queen’s Gate School in London. During her school years, she displayed a natural talent for acting and participated in numerous school productions. It was clear that her passion lay in the performing arts.
Imogen Poots began her professional acting career in the early 2000s. She made her debut in the television series “Casualty” in 2004 and soon after appeared in the critically acclaimed film “V for Vendetta” (2005). Poots’ breakthrough role came in 2007 when she starred in the independent film “28 Weeks Later,” a sequel to the popular zombie thriller “28 Days Later.”
Since then, Poots has garnered attention for her exceptional performances in a diverse range of films. She showcased her versatility in movies like “Solitary Man” (2009), “Jane Eyre” (2011), and “A Late Quartet” (2012). In 2014, Poots starred alongside Aaron Paul in the high-octane action film “Need for Speed,” which further solidified her place in Hollywood.
Poots’ career continued to flourish with notable roles in films such as “Green Room” (2015), “Sweet Virginia” (2017), and “I Kill Giants” (2017).
In 2020, Poots portrayed the character of Laura in the critically acclaimed film “The Father” , which featured renowned actors Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Colman. Continuing her successful career, in 2022, she took on the enigmatic role of Autumn in the Prime Video series “Outer Range” , an intriguing science fiction neo-Western.
Outside of acting, she enjoys painting and photography. Poots and actor James Norton have been together since 2018 and got engaged in 2022.
Suggested viewing
Rose’s War
Bftv 8.0 / IMDb 5.6
Set against the political turmoil of the 1970s, a wealthy debutante’s rebellious nature leads her to sympathise with the IRA’s cause. Her journey of radicalisation culminates in an armed raid on an Irish estate with three comrades, highlighting her transformation from a privileged background to a militant activist.
Top cast: Imogen Poots, Tom Vaughan-Lawlor, Lewis Brophy, Jack Meade, Patrick Martins, Dermot Crowley, Andrea Irvine.
Bouquet of Barbed Wire (2010
Bftv 8.5 / IMDb 6.2
“Bouquet of Barbed Wire”, a twisted tale of desire and deception. A father’s unhealthy obsession with his daughter sparks a forbidden affair. As secrets unravel, relationships fracture, and dark motives emerge. Love turns toxic, leaving a trail of broken hearts and shattered lives. A haunting exploration of the darker side of family bonds.
Top cast: Trevor Eve, Hermione Norris, Imogen Poots, Tom Riley, Jemima Rooper, Nicholas Farrell, Lucy Cohu, Sheila Allen.
28 Weeks Later (2007)
Bftv 8.5 / IMDb 6.9
“28 Weeks Later”, a harrowing sequel to the outbreak. Survivors return to a devastated London, now under US military control. As hope flickers, a new wave of infection erupts. Chaos ensues, families torn apart and the fight for survival intensifies. A relentless battle against the infected, with no escape from the horrors of the apocalypse.
Top cast: Robert Carlyle, Kelly Macdonald, Jeremy Renner, Harold Perrineau, Catherine McCormack, Imogen Poots, Mackintosh Muggleton, Idris Elba, Amanda Walker.
Prequel
The Father (2020)
Bftv 8.5 / IMDb 8.2
“The Father”, a gripping tale of love and loss. A man’s memories blur, reality shifts, and time becomes a maze. His daughter’s face changes, caregivers multiply, and rooms transform. Confusion deepens, leaving him lost in a world that slips through his frail grasp. A poignant exploration of dementia’s devastating grip on a family.
Top cast: Anthony Hopkins, Olivia Colman, Mark Gatiss, Olivia Williams, Imogen Poots, Rufus Sewell, Ayesha Dharker, Roman Zeller, Evie Wray.
