Rhona Mitra Biography

Fast Facts

• Was nominated for the 2009 Scream Award for Best Fantasy Actress
• Attended Judi Dench's drama school when she was 17
• Met Judi Dench when she was 7 years old and the experience influenced her decision to become an actress
• Quote: "(On acting) "It's cathartic and always an inspiration․ It gives you an opportunity to explore different sides of yourself, or human nature, psychology, history, the future, the past and the present․ It's like going to school every single day․""
• Was the face of the "Lara Croft" video game series from 1997-1998, for which she recorded a song called "Getting Naked․"
• Released the album "Female Icon" in 2001
• Was the original model for the character Lara Croft