Imogen Poots
Birth Name:
Imogen Gay Poots
Birth Place:
Hammersmith, London, England, United Kingdom
Profession
Actress, Soundtrack, Producer
Fast Facts
- Was nominated for a 2018 Olivier Award for best supporting actress
- Gained entrance to the Courtauld Institute of Art, however, she deferred her enrollment in order to pursue acting opportunities
- Started out acting with the Young Blood Theatre
- Quote: "I love the unpredictable, precarious part of [acting]․ It presents these highs and lows that are unbeatable, in what I perceive to be a normal day job․ There's an addiction to it that can be rewarding if it's the right situation․"
- Gained widespread recognition following the release of "28 Weeks Later" in 2007
- Made her stage debut in the 2017 play "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?"
- Originally planned to become a veterinarian, but she fainted while observing her first surgery
Awards
- 2007British Independent Film Award - Most Promising Newcomer:Nominated
- 2011EDA Special Mention Award - Most Egregious Age Difference Between the Leading Man and the Love Interest:Winner
- 2012Breakthrough PerformerWinner
- 2012Breakthrough Performer - Breakthrough Artist:Winner
- 2013British Independent Film Award - Best Supporting Actress:Winner
- 2016Fright Meter Award - Best Supporting Actress:Nominated
- 2019Best Actress - Best Actress:Winner
- 2022CinEuphoria - Best Ensemble - International Competition:Nominated
- 2025Excellence in Acting AwardWinner
- 2026Girls on Film Award - Best Performance in a Leading Role:Nominated
- 2026Girls on Film Award - Best Ensemble Cast:Nominated