Emily Swain Actress
“A charming Celtic Queen who strokes the dog with one hand & shoots the neighbour with the other."
NEWS | 'What About You' has picked up the award for Best Short Form at the ROYAL TELEVISION SOCIETY'S Southern Awards 2024
ANCILLARY | Hospice care nurse; former journalist (human rights & defence)
Fluent FRENCH | atom of ARABIC ~ 1-min-reel
Enhanced DBS | UK & IRISH passports | Local-hire: IRELAND, IBIZA, (Spain), FRANCE (Normandy, Lot-et-Garonne)
Overview
NationalityUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Ireland
LanguagesEnglish (mother tongue), English – American (fluent), English – British (fluent), French (fluent), Spanish (basic)
BornSurrey, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Age range50 - 60
Height172 cm
Ethnic typesAnglo-Saxon, Australian continent, Middle Europe/Caucasian, White
Place of residenceBrighton & London (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland), Ibiza - Balearic Islands (Spain)
Possible accommodationCounties Dublin, Tullamore, Galway, Cavan (Ireland), Villneuve-Sur-Lot - Nouvelle-Aquitaine (France), Domfront - Normandy (France)
MembershipsBritish Actors Equity (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
Women in Film and Television (WFTV) (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
Contact
Beresford Management Agency
Contact: Daisy Ashby-Hawkins
Skills/Talents
Languages English (mother tongue), English – American (fluent), English – British (fluent), French (fluent), Spanish (basic)
Dialects England (South East) (fluent), Greater London (fluent), Cockney (good), Dublin (good), East Midlands (good), England (North East) (good), England (North West) (good), England (South West) (good), France Centre (good), Ireland (Northern) - Ulster (good), Scottish (good), Yorkshire & Humberside (good), Île de France (good)
Accents British (native accent), English (native accent), American (very good), American Southern States (very good), French (very good), Hampshire (very good), Irish (very good), Irish (South) (very good), Irish RP (very good), London (very good), Sussex (very good), UK (Northern) (very good), Belfast (good), Black Country (good), Californian (good), Cheshire (good), Cockney (good), Cork (good), Dublin (good), Essex (good), Galway (good), Kent (good), Manchester (good), Scottish (good), Scottish (Standard) (good), Somerset (good), Yorkshire (good), Canadian (basic), Kerry (basic), New York (basic), Spanish (basic), Welsh (basic), Welsh (Standard) (basic), Wiltshire (basic)
Dance Waltz (very good), Dance theatre (good), Dance training (good), Ancient dance (basic), Free dance (basic), Jazz dance (basic), Musical (basic), Period ballroom dance (basic), Period dance (basic), Standard dance (basic)
Singing. Ballad (good), Choral Singing (good), Stage singing (good), A Cappella (basic)
Vocal pitch / Dubbing voice Mezzo soprano
Musical instruments Percussion (good)
Sports Cycling (very good), Swimming (very good), Badminton (good), Camel Riding (good), Horseback Riding (good), Kayak (good), Pool (good), Gym (basic), Jogging (basic), Kick Boxing (basic), Pilates (basic), Stage fighting (basic), Table Tennis (basic), Trampoline (basic), Weights (basic), Yoga (basic)
Driving licences / Other permits Driver’s licence car, Driver’s licence scooter, Driver’s licence van/truck
Other Skills Improvisation, Journalist, Narration, Storytelling
Appearance
Age range 50 - 60
Height 172 cm
Build Feminine
Weight 64 kg
Colour of eyes Blue/green/grey
Colour of hair Light brown
Twin No
Look-alike Michelle Fairley, Annette Bening, Maria Doyle,
Ethnic types Anglo-Saxon, Australian continent, Middle Europe/Caucasian, White
Tattoo Yes, invisible
Piercing None
Glasses Yes
Scars None
Training
ALRA - The Academy of Live and Recorded Arts
Frank Stein Studio
International Actors Bootcamp
Mixing Networks
On camera classes
Manuel Puro
5 day online tape & casting director workshops
Actors Center London
Multiple classes - Continuing Professional Development
Awards/Nominations
2024 Hero Talent in 'What About Me' Royal Television Society's (Southern) award for Short Form (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) - Award
2023 Global Shorts, LA - Award of Excellence for Verses from Diamond Hill (United States of America) - Award
2023 British Horror Film Festival, The Heritage - Best Supporting Actress (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) - Nomination
2022 One-Reeler Short Film Competition - Award of Merit for Problème d'Étang (United States of America) - Award
2020 Independent Shorts Award - Honorable Mention - Best Original Story - The Shriving (United States of America) - Award
2019 Independent Shorts Awards (silver) - Best Supporting Actress - Toby's Song (United States of America) - Award
CV CV - Television & Streaming CV - Film CV - Theatre CV - Commercials CV - Audio CV - Other
CV - Television & Streaming
2024 - 2025
ONCE UPON A ROYAL SUMMER
HALLMARK
Network/Distributor: HALLMARK - in post
Television film
Family, Romance
Roger M Bobb
Directed by
Queen Eloise
Supporting Lead
2024 - 2025
CODE OF SILENCE
Mammoth Screen
Network/Distributor: ITV Studios
Television series
Crime, Drama
Diarmuid Goggins
Directed by
Diane Hollis
Guest Role
2024 - 2025
GRACE (season 5)
ITV Studios
Network/Distributor: ITV
Television series
Jon East
Directed by
Head of Surgery
Guest Role
2024
A MERRY ROYAL CHRISTMAS
BH Movies/White Lantern/Champlain
Network/Distributor: Amazon Prime USA | Australia | Reel One Entertainment (US | CAN | France | Aus | UK)
Family, Romance
Danny Stack & Tim Clague
Directed by
Princess Raneada
Supporting Lead
2023
TRIANGULATION by Domino's Fashion Week
Mother's Best Child
Network/Distributor: CHANNEL 4
Other
Commercial, Farce, Satire
Guy Davidson & Dan Clarke
Directed by
Larna
Supporting Lead
2022
THe HERITAGE - Hulu's Bite-Size Halloween S3
20th Century Studios | Disney | HULU
Network/Distributor: HULU | Disney
Short film
Drama, Horror
Andrew Rutter
Directed by
Elsie
Supporting Lead
2022
AGATHA CHRISTIE - Lucy Worsley on the Mystery Queen
BBC Studios | IPlayer | PBS
Network/Distributor: BBC Studios | IPlayer | PBS
Docufiction
Educational, Informative, Mystery, Period drama, Thriller, War
Simon George
Directed by
Guest Role
2023
THE FELLOWSHIP: TORCH (pilot)
Roarlight
Mini series
Drama, Educational, Period drama, War
Paul Syrstad
Directed by
Edith Tolkien
Supporting Lead
2023
A KILLER MAKES A CALL
Channel 5
Network/Distributor: Channel 5
Documentary
Crime, Informative, Mystery
Alex Nikolic-Dunlop
Directed by
Lead Anon Contributor (visual & vocal portrayal)
Actor in Episode
2019
The @Bit (Sparks Series)
Mother's Best Child
Network/Distributor: Channel 4
Mini series
Comedy, Farce, Satire
Guy Davidson & Dan Clarke
Directed by
Sue
Supporting Lead
2016
SUPERCLAIMS
GRO Productions
Network/Distributor: Amazon Prime
Mini series
Comedy, Satire
Govind Chandran
Directed by
Monica
Recurring Role
2015
FTITZL by Fred Dineage: MURDER CASEBOOK S3
TV Talent South
Network/Distributor: Apple TV | Crime & Investigation HD
Documentary
Crime, Drama, Educational, Period drama, War
Jenni Day
Directed by
Maria Fritzl
Supporting Lead
1998
THE BILL - Ep: Sucking Eggs
Thames TV
Network/Distributor: ITV Studios
Television series
Crime
Peter Lydon
Directed by
Miss Cooper
Guest Role
1997
MANON LESCAUT & LE COMTE ORY
Glyndebourne Live
Network/Distributor: Channel 4
Opera
Graham Vick / Jerome savary - TV Humphrey Burton / Brian Large
Directed by
Ninon & Ragonde's Noblewoman as Emily Murray
Ensemble Leading Part
CV - Film
2023
DUNKI
Rajkumar Hirani Films Pvt | Official Films Kft.
Network/Distributor: Netflix
Feature film (cinema)
Action, Drama, Educational, Period drama, Romance, Tragedy, War
Rajkumar Hirani
Directed by
The British Lady
Supporting Actor
2021
BLONDE.PURPLE
London New Wave
Network/Distributor: Apple TV | Amazon Prime
Feature film (cinema)
Action, Drama
Marcus Flemmings
Directed by
Jane Perkins
Supporting Actor
2018
THE INTENT 2: The Come Up
Purple Geko Productions
Network/Distributor: Apple TV | Amazon Prime
Femi Oyeniran & Nicky 'Slimting' Walker
Directed by
Headteacher
Supporting Actor
2000
SHINER
IAC Film | Wisecroft | Geoff Reeve Film | Vision View Ent
Network/Distributor: Amazon Prime & | multi (BBC, IAC, Fandango, Forever Films, Reid & Puskar, Sherlock Media, Alliance Atlantis, Beuna Vista, Indies Home, M.I.B, Miramar, Momentum, Universal Pictures)
Feature film (cinema)
John Irvin
Directed by
Staff Lady (as Emily Murray)
Supporting Actor
2017
THE 12
Seven Scope Films
Network/Distributor: Amazon Prime
Feature film (cinema)
Drama, Family, Psychothriller
James Whitehill
Directed by
Jill
Supporting Lead
2020
MATRIARCHY
Piccoult Pictures
Feature film (cinema)
Drama, Psychothriller
Will & Tom Hutt
Directed by
Jane
Lead
2018
THE CONFESSIONAL
Bison Grass | Bellesheures | Dara Nitsche
Feature film (cinema)
Drama
Lucas Jedrzarek
Directed by
Claire/Sister Flanagan
Lead
2023
AT THE END OF THE LANE
Wang | Yang | Ye
Short film
Drama, Tragedy
Ryan Ling
Directed by
Rachel
Lead
2023
OUT DAMNED SPOT
Road to Somewhere Productions
Short film
Drama, Period drama, Romance, Theatrical comedy, Tragedy
Daniel Lane
Directed by
Mrs Taylor
Supporting Lead
2022
PUSHING DAISY
Wobby Pictures
Short film
Comedy
Lean Revivo
Directed by
Debbie Smith
Supporting Lead
2021
VERSES FROM DIAMOND HILL
Bellesheures
Short film
Drama
Emily Swain
Directed by
Eimear Molloy
Lead
2021
TRANSGRESSING
Red Films
Short film
Drama
Alessandro Repetti
Directed by
Professor Blake
Supporting Lead
2021
SUBJECT: POINT ALPHA
Still Dreaming Films
Short film
Drama, Period drama, Psychothriller
Julian Shaw
Directed by
Susan Spector
Supporting Lead
2021
PROBLÈME D'ÉTANG
Bellesheures
Short film
Comedy, Theatrical comedy
Emily Swain
Directed by
Florence
Lead
2021
A HIGH PRICE FOR GINGER BEER
Dream Hive Films
Short film
Drama, Period drama, Tragedy
Olivia Maiden
Directed by
Jane Crew
Supporting Actor
2021
DOG
Soloman Golding | NFTS
Short film
Drama, Tragedy
Simon London
Directed by
Claudia
Supporting Lead
2014
HOLGA, NIKO & REBEL (Lux Moving Image Award 2014)
South London Gallery
Short film
Drama, Experimental
Julian Buchan
Directed by
Holga
Supporting Lead
CV - Theatre
2025
THE LIFE & TIMES OF JELLY ROLL MORTON
Big House on tour at Chichester Festival Theatre (Minerva Studio) | UK
Concert, Period drama
Mike Carey
Directed by
Anita Gonzales - as narrated
Lead
2024
OUR BROTHERS IN CLOTH
Cockpit Theatre, London
Theatre
Drama, Informative, Tragedy
Ryan McVeigh
Directed by
Martina Kinsella
Lead
2014 - 2016
KING CHARLES III - West End, UK no 1 Tour, Sydney Theatre Company
Almeida | Sonia Friedman/Lee Dean | Birmingham Rep | Sydney Theatre Company
Drama
Rupert Goold with Whitney Mosery
Directed by
Camilla (Cover & Played)
Supporting Lead
2019
SCANDAL IN BOHEMIA
Struts & Frets | British Council Pakistan | Women of the World Festival
Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Educational, Farce
Francesca De Sica
Directed by
Mrs Hudson & multi rolling
Ensemble Leading Part
2019
IT'S TEMPORARY
Old Red Lion, London
Theatre
Comedy, Drama
Anthony Orme
Directed by
Susie
Supporting Lead
2014
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
Burnt Out Theatre | RADA Festival - Tour | UK
Theatre
Comedy, Educational, Period drama, Romance, Theatrical comedy, Tragedy
Clemmie Reynolds
Directed by
Lady Leonata
Supporting Lead
2014
SERENDIPITY
Marble Hill House | English Heritage | UK
Theatre
Drama, Period drama
Judith Hilvert
Directed by
Henrietta Howard, Countess of Suffolk
Lead
2003
THE JEWELLER'S SHOP | Rehearsed Reading
Bellesheures | Brooklyn New York
Theatre
Drama
Mike Murray
Directed by
Teresa
Lead
1998
ANNA KARENINA
Theatre Royal Plymouth | UK
Theatre
Drama, Period drama, Romance, Tragedy
Lisa Clarke
Directed by
Dolly/Countess Vronsky
Supporting Lead
1997
PROUST: FROM MAZARINE TO CLOTHTILDE
Arts Centre | Lewes | UK
Theatre
Drama, Period drama, Romance
Annie Corbier
Directed by
Mazarine
Lead
1993 - 1994
SONGS & DREAMS
Vienna's English Theatre & Tour (Italy | Germany | Serbia)
Theatre
Jenny Graham
Directed by
Katie & multi roll
Lead
1988
SWEENEY TODD by Stephen Sondheim
Oxford University | Old Fire Station
Musical Theatre
Comedy, Drama, Thriller, Tragedy
Richard Woodcock
Directed by
Mrs Lovett
Lead
CV - Commercials
2024
YOUR VOTE IS YOUR VOICE | Electoral Commission Ireland Campaign 2024
BBDO Dublin | Antidote
Network/Distributor: Nationwide: Broadcast TV channels Ireland | Online | Print Campaign
Commercial
Commercial, Drama
Tiny Bullet
Directed by
Salon Client (Hero)
Lead
2024
MOTHER'S DAY CAMPAIGN
Enime Agency for Haute Dolci UK
Image film
Commercial
Sarunas Kemeklis
Directed by
Mum
Lead
2023
WHAT ABOUT ME (Royal Television Society Winner 2024 - South)
London Media | Substantial Films | Home Instead
Network/Distributor: Daily Mail Online | Online various | Print
Commercial
Tom Sands
Directed by
Sue (Hero)
Lead
2021 - 2022
ALWAYS - UK & Ireland
Content Factory | PGONE | Prodigious
Network/Distributor: Broadcast TV channels Ireland, Europe | Online various
Commercial
Commercial
Kate Cox
Directed by
Orchestra conductor (Hero)
Lead
2014
SUBWAY - Sub of the Day
Agile Films | Subway Ireland
Network/Distributor: Broadcast TV Ireland | Online various
Commercial
Commercial
Ben Whitehouse
Directed by
Dance Off Judge | Wheel of Fortune
Supporting Actor
CV - Audio
2021
THE CHARITY OF STRANGERS
The Playroom | Swain
Network/Distributor: Amazon's Audible
Radio play/audiobook
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Mike Saunders
Directed by
Multi role
Speaker/narrator
2021
TALES OF ARANEA BOOK II: OF EMBERS
The Playroom | Swain
Network/Distributor: Amazon's Audible
Radio play/audiobook
Mike Saunders
Directed by
2019
TALES OF ARANEA BOOK 1: OF FROST
The Playroom | Swain
Network/Distributor: Amazon's Audible
Radio play/audiobook
Action, Adventure, Drama, Fairy tale, Family, Fantasy
Mike Saunders
Directed by
Multi role
Speaker/narrator
2017
ELONA
Short End Media
Radio play/audiobook
Deanna Turnbull
Directed by
Nursey | Goodwife Akatha & Revered Melea
Supporting Lead
1997
A FEAST OF FABLES
Pier Productions
Network/Distributor: BBC Radio 3
Radio play/audiobook
Drama, Educational, Fairy tale, Family, Kids' production, Theatrical comedy
Brian Scott Hughes
Directed by
Crow | Hare | Woodpecker
Ensemble Leading Part
1997
SOUNDBITES ON ACTING
Network/Distributor: BBC Radio 5 Live
Radio session
Educational
Karen Rose
Directed by
Myself
Actor in Episode
CV - Other
2024
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE SERIES
Moreover | LSEG
Network/Distributor: London Stock Exchange Group
Corporate/industry film
Educational, Informative
Dan Mellor
Directed by
Primo (French Senior Manager)
Ongoing Leading Part
2018
HOLY POPCORN
Walk & Talk
Network/Distributor: You Tube
Web series
Comedy
Vasco Vieira
Directed by
Noelle (series regular)
Recurring Role
2018
SUPERVISION
Angel Productions
Network/Distributor: University sector
Corporate/industry film
Educational
Stephen Engelhard
Directed by
Professor Janet Blunt
Star of Episode
2015
CLICKBAIT
Solent TV
Network/Distributor: You Tube
Web series
Tragedy
Ben Sutton
Directed by
Arabella
Supporting Actor
