Amber Felicity Rose Anderson (born 5 March 1992) is a British actress, pianist and model. On television, she is known for her roles as Ciara Porter in the crime drama Strike (2017) and Diana Mitford in the sixth series of Peaky Blinders (2022), both on BBC One. Her films include We Are the Freaks (2013), White Lie (2019), and Emma (2020).
Amber Anderson | |
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 Anderson for Kenzo Perfume | |
| Born | Amber Felicity Rose Anderson[1] 5 March 1992 Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, pianist and model |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Spouse | |
Anderson is a trained pianist and violinist, and began her career in modeling.[2]
Early life
editAnderson was born in Shepton Mallet and spent her early childhood in Somerset and Wiltshire. Of Scottish descent on her father's side, she moved to Forres, north-east Scotland at the age of 6. Her mother was concerned about the millennium bug and wanted to live more remotely.[3]
Anderson attended primary school in Logie in addition to being Steiner-educated. She then studied piano and violin at Aberdeen City Music School to grade eight and nine respectively. At the age of 16, Anderson was awarded a double music and drama scholarship to Gordonstoun School, the first scholarship of its kind.[4] She was scouted while shopping in Glasgow and left sixth form early to pursue a career in London.[5][6]
Career
editAnderson has appeared in ads for brands such as Clarins, Burberry, Chanel and Kenzo.[2] She has walked catwalk for Dior, Jean Paul Gaultier, Burberry, Hermes and Chanel.
She has worked with photographers such as Albert Watson, Mario Testino, Patrick Demarchelier, Nick Knight and Solve Sunsbo.
In 2021, it was announced Anderson would be joining the cast of Peaky Blinders for its sixth and final series, which aired in 2022. Her role was initially undisclosed and later revealed to be Lady Diana Mitford.[7]
In May 2023, Anderson made her professional stage debut opposite Luke Newton in the revival of The Shape of Things at the Park Theatre.[8] In 2024, Anderson launched the production company Just John Films with Rosie Day and Kate Phillips.[9]
Personal life
editIn 2017, Anderson wrote an Instagram post accusing Harvey Weinstein of behaving inappropriately and harassing her for a personal relationship to further her career when she was 20.[10]
Since 2020, Anderson has been in a relationship with actor Connor Swindells, who also appeared in the film Emma.[11] They married in the Scottish Highlands in October 2024.[12]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Your Highness | Maiden | |
| Lotus Eaters | Suzi | ||
| 2013 | We Are the Freaks | Elinor | |
| 2014 | The Riot Club | Lady Anne | |
| 2018 | In Darkness | Jane | |
| 2019 | White Lie | Jennifer Ellis | |
| Skin Walker | Regine | ||
| 2020 | Emma | Jane Fairfax | |
| 2021 | The Souvenir Part II | Amber | |
| TBA | Tell That to the Winter Sea | Scarlet |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Black Mirror | Sara | Episode: "The Waldo Moment" |
| 2016 | Maigret's Dead Man | Francine | Television film |
| 2017 | Strike | Ciara Porter | Cast (series 1) |
| 2022 | Peaky Blinders | Lady Diana Mitford | Cast (series 6) |
Awards
editIn January 2020, Anderson received the Vancouver Film Critics Circle's award for Best Supporting Actress in a Canadian Film for her performance as Jennifer Ellis in White Lie.[13]
References
edit- ^ Renaut, Frederique (25 April 2011). "Model and Actress Amber Anderson Photographed by Benjamin Kanarek Video Preview for Harper's Bazaar en Español". The BK Mag. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
- ^ a b Pike, Naomi (26 February 2015). "Who's That Girl?". British Vogue. Retrieved 18 October 2019.
- ^ Jamieson, Teddy (25 August 2017). "Amber Anderson on how she went from couch surfing to a part in JK Rowling's new BBC One Drama Strike - The Cuckoo's Calling". The Herald. Retrieved 18 October 2019.
- ^ "Amber Anderson interview - how the Emma actor went from Forres to films". The Scotsman. 10 February 2020. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
- ^ Williams, Max (9 March 2022). ""If you're doing something by necessity, it drives you more." Amber Anderson is playing a Blinder". Square Mile. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
- ^ Aftab, Kaleem (13 February 2020). "Emma's Amber Anderson: 'For four years I thought my Harvey Weinstein encounter was my fault'". iNews. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
- ^ Krol, Charlotte (22 February 2021). "First look at new 'Peaky Blinders' actress Amber Anderson's character". NME. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
- ^ Wild, Stephi (30 March 2023). "Amber Anderson and Luke Newton Will Lead The Shape Of Things at The Park Theatre". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
- ^ Yossman, KJ (20 February 2024). "Actors Kate Phillips, Amber Anderson and Rosie Day Launch Production Banner Just John Films (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
- ^ Ruby, Jennifer (17 October 2017). "Strike actress Amber Anderson claims Harvey Weinstein proposed 'personal relationship' to further her career". Evening Standard. Retrieved 18 October 2019.
- ^ McEvoy, Sophie (8 November 2022). "Peaky Blinder Fans Will Likely Recognise Connor Swindells' Girlfriend". Bustle. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
- ^ Cope, Rebecca (10 October 2024). "Inside Amber Anderson And Connor Swindells's Quintessentially Scottish Highlands Wedding". British Vogue. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
- ^ "Vancouver film critics award 'The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open'" Archived 23 February 2020 at the Wayback Machine. Tri-City News, 7 January 2020.