Acting · Easthampstead, Berkshire, England, UK · Born January 4, 1974
Claudie Blakley (born 4 January 1974) is an English actress. She trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama. In 1998, she won the Ian Charleson Award for her performance in The Seagull at the West Yorkshire Playhouse in Leeds. She is best known for her role as Emma Timmins in the BBC drama series Lark Rise to Candleford. Other notable roles include Mabel Nesbitt in Robert Altman's Oscar-winning Gosford Park and Charlotte Lucas in Joe Wright's 2005 version of Pride and Prejudice. In the autumn of 2007, she was seen in the BBC serial Cranford as Martha. In 2010, Blakley played the role of Cynthia Lennon in the BBC television production of Lennon Naked, a drama based on the period in the life of John Lennon from the years 1964 to 1971. In 2013, she appeared in the premiere of the play Chimerica.
TVMan vs Baby
2025
as Jess
MovieA Moral Man
2023
as Helen
TVMan vs Bee
2022
as Jess
MovieThe Nan Movie
2022
as Carolyn
MovieThe House
2022
as Penelope (voice)
MovieDo No Harm
2020
as Beth
TVFlesh and Blood
2020
as Helen
MovieThe Kid Who Would Be King
2019
as Riding Instructor
TVManhunt
2019
as Louise Sutton
TVGrantchester
2014
as Agatha Redmond
TVThe Driver
2014
as Rosalind McKee
TVWhat Remains
2013
as Patricia
TVFather Brown
2013
as Mrs. Devine
Words of the Titanic
2012
as Reader
MovieNational Theatre Live: The Comedy of Errors
2012
as Adriana
TVCall the Midwife
2012
as Susan Robbins
TVDeath in Paradise
2011
as Cara Smart
MovieNational Theatre Live: The Cherry Orchard
2011
as Varya
MovieThe Night Watch
2011
as Nancy Carmichael
TVThe Nativity
2010
as Anna
MovieLennon Naked
2010
as Cynthia Lennon
MovieBright Star
2009
as Maria Dilke
TVLark Rise to Candleford
2008
as Emma Timmins
TVCranford
2007
as Martha
TVFallen Angel
2007
as Sally
MovieLondon to Brighton
2006
as Tracey (as Claudie Blakely)
MovieFear of Fanny
2006
as Nicky
MovieSeverance
2006
as Jill
TVVital Signs
2006
as Jules Chapman
MoviePride & Prejudice
2005
as Charlotte Lucas
MovieDirty Filthy Love
2005
as Kathy
MovieReady When You Are, Mr McGill
2004
as Deirdre
TVHe Knew He Was Right
2004
as Camilla French
MovieThe Making of Gosford Park
2002
as Self (uncredited)
MovieGosford Park
2001
as Mabel Nesbitt
MovieThe Cat's Meow
2001
as Didi
MovieThe War Bride
2001
as Rosie
MovieA Christmas Carol
2000
as Ellie
TVNever Never
2000
as Jo's friend in club
TVAn Unsuitable Job for a Woman
1997
as Kirsty
TVTouching Evil
1997
as Mo Morrison
TVMidsomer Murders
1997
as Claire Asher
