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Last updated on the 15 June 2025 by Evandrus
Mini Biography
Born: 6 September 1976, London.
Naomie Harris grew up in Islington, where she was brought up by her mother, who worked as a screenwriter. Her early interest in acting led her to the Anna Scher Theatre, where she began training as a child. She attended St Marylebone School and later Woodhouse College. Despite her early foray into performance, Harris pursued higher education, graduating from Pembroke College, Cambridge, in 1998 with a degree in social and political sciences. After completing university, she further developed her acting skills at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.
Naomi Harris’s career began with television appearances as a child before her breakout film role as Selena in Danny Boyle’s post-apocalyptic thriller “28 Days Later” in 2002. In the “Pirates of the Caribbean sequels she played the role of Tia Dalma. A significant milestone in her career came with her casting as Eve Moneypenny in the James Bond franchise, starting with “Skyfall” in 2012, a role she continued to play in “Spectre” and “No Time to Die”. Her critically acclaimed performance as Paula, a struggling mother, in the 2016 film “Moonlight” earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
While details of her personal life are largely kept private, it is known that Naomie Harris was diagnosed with scoliosis as a child, which led to spinal fusion surgery in her teenage years. She has been in a relationship with Peter Legler, a former financial journalist, since 2012.
Suggested viewing
Small Island (2009)
Bftv 8.5 / IMDb 7.5
“Small Island” is a British television drama adapted from Andrea Levy’s novel. It follows the lives of Jamaican immigrants in post-World War II Britain, exploring themes of love, prejudice and identity. The story sheds light on the challenges faced by individuals from different cultural backgrounds in a society undergoing profound changes.
Top cast: Naomie Harris, Ruth Wilson, David Oyelowo, Benedict Cumberbatch, Ashley Walters, Nikki Amuka-Bird, Sharon Duncan-Brewster, Leonie Elliott.
Moonlight (2016)
Bftv 8.0 / IMDb 7.4
“Moonlight” is a profound coming-of-age drama directed by Barry Jenkins. The film follows Chiron, a young African-American man growing up in Miami, as he discovers his evolving identity, sexuality and the challenges of a troubled home life. With stunning visuals and powerful performances, “Moonlight” explores themes of self-discovery, love and acceptance.
Top cast: Trevante Rhodes, André Holland, Janelle Monáe, Ashton Sanders, Jharrel Jerome, Alex Hibbert, Jaden Piner, Naomie Harris, Mahershala Ali.
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013)
Bftv 8.0 / IMDb 7.1
“Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom” is a biographical film based on Nelson Mandela’s autobiography. It chronicles his journey from a young lawyer to becoming an iconic leader and the first democratically elected President of South Africa. The film portrays Mandela’s fight against apartheid, his imprisonment and his unstoppable commitment to justice and equality.
Top cast: Idris Elba, Naomie Harris, Tony Kgoroge, Riaad Moosa, Fana Mokoena, Robert Hobbs, Jamie Bartlett, Lindiwe Matshikiza, Terry Pheto.
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Skyfall (2019)
Bftv 8.5 / IMDb 7.8
When Bond’s latest assignment goes gravely wrong, agents around the world are exposed and MI6 headquarters is attacked. While M faces challenges to her authority and position from Gareth Mallory, the new Chairman of the Intelligence and Security Committee, it’s up to Bond, aided only by field agent Eve, to locate the mastermind behind the attack.
Top cast: Daniel Craig, Javier Bardem, Ralph Fiennes, Naomie Harris, Bérénice Marlohe, Albert Finney, Judi Dench, Ben Whishaw.
28 Days Later (2002)
Bftv 8.5 / IMDb 7.5
Twenty-eight days after a killer virus was accidentally unleashed from a British research facility, a small group of London survivors are caught in a desperate struggle to protect themselves from the infected. Carried by animals and humans, the virus turns those it infects into homicidal maniacs and it’s absolutely impossible to contain.
Top cast: Cillian Murphy, Naomie Harris, Brendan Gleeson, Megan Burns, Christopher Eccleston, Noah Huntley, Christopher Dunne, Emma Hitching, Luke Mably.
