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Perdita Weeks Biography

Birth Name:Perdita Rose Annunziata Weeks

Birth Place:Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom

Profession Actress, Director, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Studied art history at Courtauld Institute
  • Is the sister to actors Honeysuckle and Rollo Weeks
  • Started out acting after being cast in a detergent commercial
  • Was involved with the Sylvia Young acting school at a young age
  • Quote: "[On acting] "I dont' think acting's difficult․ It's not like learning to walk on your hands․ You've got to have confidence․""
  • Known for her role in "The Tudors" as Mary Boleyn
  • Wanted to pursue a career as an art curator before deciding to become an actress