Tamara Lawrance is an acclaimed British actress known for her performances such as Prince Harry’s republican girlfriend in the 2017 BBC TV film King Charles III, Bonnie Sands in the third season of the British police procedural drama series No Offence, and Abi Cochrane in the anthology drama series Time. Apart from onscreen credits, she has also earned critical praise for bringing characters to life in theatre productions like Twelfth Night, The Tell-Tale Heart, and The Comeuppance. The actress has acted in films such as On Chesil Beach, Kindred, and The Silent Twins. So, who is Tamara Lawrance? Here’s everything we know about the actress.
Tamara Lawrance Biography
| Birth Name | Tamara Lawrance |
| Nickname | Tamara |
| Date of Birth | May 15, 1994 |
| Place of Birth | Wembley, London, U.K. |
| Age | 30 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Ethnicity | Jamaican |
| Profession | Actress |
| Nationality | British |
Family and Education
Tamara Naomi Lawrance was born to Jamaican immigrants in Wembley, London, England. Her mother was a hospital clinical technician and her father was a delivery driver.
She developed her passion for acting and participated in school plays from a young age. As there was no option to enroll in theatre at her secondary school and for other reasons, she moved to Enfield where she attended St Dominic’s Sixth Form College in Harrow, London. She continued to participate in school plays and local community theatre and won the Poetry Society’s nationwide poetry competition SLAMbassadors UK at age 17.
Tamara also studied acting at the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts (Rada) and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Acting Degree (Honours Level) in 2015.
Body Statistics
| Height | 5 feet 5 inches or 165 cm |
| Body Build | Black |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Sexuality | Straight |
Career Highlights
Tamara Lawrance’s debut and breakout role came in 2016 when she played Clem, the eldest daughter of the lead characters (Adrian Lester and Sophie Okonedo) in a six-part BBC miniseries Undercover. She made her stage debut the same year, playing the role of Dussie Mae in the National Theatre’s production of Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.
Lawrance received widespread acclaim for portraying Jess in the BBC television film King Charles III (2017), where Tim Pigott-Smith, Oliver Chris, and Richard Goulding were cast in lead roles. Following this success, she was seen in television series like The Split, No Offence, Time, The Long Song, and Get Millie Black.
Despite her career in its early stages, Tamara has already achieved remarkable success as an actor from taking on complex roles to earning praise from critics and audiences alike. She has solidified her status as one of the most promising young actresses in the industry.
FAQs
Who is Tamara Lawrance?
Tamara is an English actress of Jamaican descent who is best recognized for her appearances in King Charles III, No Offence, Time, and Get Millie Black.
How old is actress Tamara Lawrance?
She is 30 years old.
What is the height of Tamara Lawrance?
Actress Tamara Lawrance is 5 feet 7 inches tall.
Who is Tamara Lawrance dating?
Tamara is currently single and has not entered into a relationship yet.