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Naomi Ackie

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British actress (born 1991)

Naomi Ackie
Ackie in 2024
Born (1991-08-22)22 August 1991 (age 34)
Walthamstow, London, England
EducationRoyal Central School of Speech and Drama (BA)
OccupationActress
Years active2009–present

Naomi Sarah Ackie (born 22 August 1991) is a British actress. She is known for her television roles inThe End of the F***ing World (2019), for which she won theBAFTA TV Award for Best Supporting Actress, andMaster of None (2021) and her film roles inStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019),I Wanna Dance with Somebody (2022),Blink Twice (2024),Sorry, Baby (2025), andMickey 17 (2025).

Early life and education

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Naomi Sarah Ackie[1] was born on 22 August 1991[2][3] inWalthamstow, London,[4] the daughter of second-generation immigrants fromGrenada.[5] Her father was aTransport for London employee and her mother worked for theNational Health Service.[4] She has an older brother and sister.[4]

She went toWalthamstow School for Girls.[6] Her first role was at the age of 11, playing the angelGabriel in a schoolnativity play.[5]

She studied at theRoyal Central School of Speech and Drama and graduated in 2012 from the Acting (Collaborative Devised Theatre) course.[4][7]

Career

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Ackie's breakthrough film role was inLady Macbeth (2016),[8] for which she won theBritish Independent Film Award for Most Promising Newcomer in 2017.[9][10]

She subsequently appeared inIdris Elba's directorial debutYardie (2018) andStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019).[11][12] She also portrayed Bonnie in the second season ofNetflix's black comedy seriesThe End of the F***ing World,[13] and a school inspector inEducation, an hour-long drama part ofSteve McQueen's anthology film seriesSmall Axe.[14]

Ackie portrayed American singerWhitney Houston in the biographical filmI Wanna Dance with Somebody.[15] The film opened to mixed reviews but widespread praise for Ackie's performance, withVariety calling her "a veritable artist of lip-syncing."[16]The Hollywood Reporter noted that Ackie herself is "a capable singer" and can be heard briefly in a few early scenes.[17]

Ackie starred inZoë Kravitz's directorial debutBlink Twice in 2024,[18] and a year later starred oppositeRobert Pattinson inBong Joon-ho'sMickey 17, an adaptation of thescience-fiction novel.[19] In the same year, Ackie starred inEva Victor's directorial debut,Sorry Baby, alongside Victor andLucas Hedges.[20][21]

Filmography

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Film

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Key
†Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released
YearTitleRoleNotes
2015I Used to Be FamousAmberShort film
2016Lady MacbethAnna
2018YardieMona
2019The CorruptedGrace
Star Wars: The Rise of SkywalkerJannah
2021The ScoreGloria
2022I Wanna Dance with SomebodyWhitney HoustonAlso executive producer
2024Blink TwiceFrida
2073Professor
2025Sorry, BabyLydie
Mickey 17Nasha Adjaya
The Thursday Murder ClubDonna De Freitas
2026ShelterRoberta
I Love Boosters†SadePost-production
Clayface†Dr. Caitlin BatesPost-production[22]

Television

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YearTitleRoleNotes
2015Doctor WhoJenEpisode: "Face the Raven"
2016The FiveGemma MorganMiniseries, 2 episodes
Damilola, Our Loved BoyCouncil WorkerTelevision film
2018VeraLouise EverittEpisode: "Black Ice"
The BisexualRubyRecurring role
2019Cleaning UpBeth2 episodes
The End of the F***ing WorldBonnieMain cast (season 2)
2020Small AxeHazelEpisode: "Education"
2021Master of NoneAliciaMain cast (season 3)
2024Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the GalaxyJedi Jannah (voice)Miniseries, 1 episode

Stage

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YearTitleRoleVenueNotes
2009SuccessLucyNational Theatre,Londonwith Islington Youth Theatre
2012The Day the Waters CameEstherUK TourwithTheatre Centre
2013The Snow QueenGowrieGreenwich Theatre,London
Life MouldRitaCanada Water Library,Londonas part of "Write Lines Conference" byTheatre Centre
MissingKevin GodsenEngineer Theatre,Edinburghas part ofEdinburgh Festival Fringe
Billy the GirlAmberSoho Theatre,London
2015The Nutcracker and the Mouse KingMamaUnicorn Theatre,London
Walking the TightropeMercedesTheatre Delicatessen
Solace of the RoadGrace GibsonDerby Theatre,Derby

Video game

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YearTitleRole
2022Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker SagaJannah

Awards and nominations

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YearAwardCategoryWorkResultRef.
2017British Independent Film AwardBest Supporting ActressLady MacbethNominated
Most Promising NewcomerWon
Evening Standard British Film AwardBest Supporting ActressNominated
Screen International Star of Tomorrow2017 ActorsN/aWon
2020British Academy Television AwardBest Supporting ActressThe End of the F***ing WorldWon
2021Black Reel Award for TelevisionOutstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy SeriesMaster of NoneNominated
2023British Academy Film AwardsEE Rising Star AwardN/aNominated
Trophée ChopardFemale Revelation of the YearN/aWon
2026Film Independent Spirit AwardsBest Supporting PerformanceSorry, BabyPending[23]
London Film Critics Circle AwardsBritish/Irish Performer of the YearSorry, Baby,Mickey 17, andThe Thursday Murder ClubPending[24]

References

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  1. ^"Channing Tatum, Zoë Kravitz & Naomi Ackie Take Lie Detector Tests".Vanity Fair. 22 August 2024. Retrieved28 December 2025.
  2. ^"Blink Twice cast and crew list: who's who in the movie Blink Twice".CE Noticias Financieras. 26 January 2025.ProQuest 3160261617.
  3. ^Ackie, Naomi (14 December 2022).Naomi Ackie Says She's "Technically" Channing Tatum's Choreographer | E! Insider (Video). Interviewed by Havener, Adam.E!. Event occurs at 0:14 – via YouTube.
  4. ^abcdFamurewa, Jimi (12 December 2019)."Meet Naomi Ackie: the breakthrough Star Wars newcomer".London Evening Standard.Archived from the original on 12 December 2019. Retrieved14 December 2019.
  5. ^abHicklin, Aaron (5 December 2019)."'Star Wars' actress Naomi Ackie on her meteoric rise to fame".New York Post.Archived from the original on 9 December 2019. Retrieved14 December 2019.
  6. ^Lynch, Alison (27 April 2020)."Star Wars' Naomi Ackie on school days and spin-offs".Digital Spy. Retrieved28 December 2025.
  7. ^"Stars of Tomorrow 2017: Naomi Ackie (actor)".Screen.Archived from the original on 14 May 2019. Retrieved7 May 2018.
  8. ^Jones, Ellen (26 April 2017)."Actor Naomi Ackie: "I love London's creative vibe"".Evening Standard.Archived from the original on 18 October 2019. Retrieved14 December 2019.
  9. ^"Naomi Ackie Wins British Independent Film Award for Most Promising Newcomer | Roman Candle Productions".romancandleproductions.com. Archived fromthe original on 23 June 2019. Retrieved7 May 2018.
  10. ^"Supporting Actress".Bafta. Retrieved9 February 2025.
  11. ^Ruby, Jennifer (14 August 2017)."Naomi Ackie admits she tried not to 'freak out' when she auditioned for Idris Elba's directorial debut".Evening Standard.Archived from the original on 18 October 2019. Retrieved14 December 2019.
  12. ^Brown, Tracy (30 October 2019)."'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker': Meet Naomi Ackie, the new face of a more inclusive galaxy".Los Angeles Times.Archived from the original on 14 December 2019. Retrieved14 December 2019.
  13. ^Liebman, Lisa (15 November 2019)."Naomi Ackie on The End of the F***ing World, Eating Lipstick, and Joining Star Wars".Vulture.Archived from the original on 20 December 2019. Retrieved14 December 2019.
  14. ^Robey, Tim (13 December 2020)."Small Axe: Education, review: Steve McQueen ends his tremendous anthology by going back to school".The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved16 December 2020.
  15. ^Galuppo, Mia (15 December 2020)."Whitney Houston Biopic Finds Its Star in Naomi Ackie (Exclusive)".The Hollywood Reporter.Archived from the original on 15 December 2020. Retrieved16 December 2020.
  16. ^Gleiberman, Owen (21 December 2022)."'Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody' Review: A Lavish, All-Stops-Out Biopic That Channels Her Glory and Gets Her Story Right".Variety.Archived from the original on 23 December 2022. Retrieved22 October 2023.
  17. ^Rooney, David (21 December 2022)."'Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody' Review: Naomi Ackie Shines in Kasi Lemmons' Lovingly Made Biopic".The Hollywood Reporter.Archived from the original on 9 April 2024. Retrieved22 October 2023.
  18. ^Jackson, Angelique (25 June 2021)."Zoë Kravitz's 'Pussy Island' Movie Lands at MGM, Naomi Ackie to Star".Variety.Archived from the original on 25 June 2021. Retrieved20 May 2022.
  19. ^Kroll, Justin (20 May 2022)."Naomi Ackie, Toni Collette And Mark Ruffalo Join Robert Pattinson In Bong Joon Ho's Next Film At Warner Bros".Deadline Hollywood.Archived from the original on 12 October 2022. Retrieved20 May 2022.
  20. ^Frosch, Jon (28 January 2025)."'Sorry, Baby' Review: Eva Victor's Feature Debut Is a Frank, Funny and Tender Spin on the Female 'Traumedy'".The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved7 July 2025.
  21. ^Walsh, Katie (27 June 2025)."Review: In 'Sorry, Baby,' a young professor harbors private pain and a new voice emerges".Los Angeles Times. Retrieved7 July 2025.
  22. ^Cassidy, Mark (31 August 2025)."Clayface Set Photos Reveal Movie's Logo, Joker Reference, & New Cast Member - Possible Spoilers".Comic Book Movie. Retrieved31 August 2025.
  23. ^Lattanzio, Ryan (3 December 2025)."Spirit Award Nominees include 'Sorry, Baby', 'Peter Hujar's Day', 'Train Dreams', 'Twinless', and 'The Plague'".IndieWire. Retrieved3 December 2025.
  24. ^Ritman, Alex (15 December 2025)."'One Battle After Another', 'Hamnet', and 'Sinners' Lead London Critics' Circle Film Awards Nominations".Variety. Retrieved15 December 2025.

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