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Dakota Blue Richards Biography

Birth Name:Dakota Blue Richards

Birth Place:London, England, United Kingdom

Profession Actress

Fast Facts

  • Posed in the Ocean 2012 campaign to help prevent overfishing in 2011
  • Supports the "Action for Children" charity to help local youth break through deprivation
  • Supports the "Young Actors Group" that helps the youth train to become a professional actor
  • Attended K-Bis Theatre School in Sussex
  • Had never acted before being cast in the film "The Golden Compass․"
  • Well known for her role in the series "Endeavour․"
  • Has modeled for fashion designers such as "Anathema Designs" and "Sorapol․"

Awards

  • 2008Saturn Award-Best Performance by a Younger Actor: nominated
  • 2008Critics Choice Award-Best Young Actress: nominated
  • 2008ALFS Award-British Breakthrough - Acting: nominated
  • 2008National Movie Award-Best Performance - Female: nominated
  • 2008Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actress: nominated