Charlotte Riley
Known for
Charlotte Riley is an English actress born in Grindon, who built her career through British television, including a notable arc as May Carleton, a wealthy horse breeder, on the crime drama 'Peaky Blinders'. She has also appeared in the science-fiction blockbuster 'Edge of Tomorrow' and the historical adventure 'In the Heart of the Sea'. Riley's television and film work spans both grounded British drama and major international productions. She remains an established presence in contemporary British screen acting.
Charlotte Riley
13 Movies
19 Series
Charlotte Riley is an English actress born in Grindon, who built her career through British television, including a notable arc as May Carleton, a wealthy horse breeder, on the crime drama 'Peaky Blinders'. She has also appeared in the science-fiction blockbuster 'Edge of Tomorrow' and the historical adventure 'In the Heart of the Sea'. Riley's television and film work spans both grounded British drama and major international productions. She remains an established presence in contemporary British screen acting.
Movies
Plays Queen Marlena
Masters of the Universe
2026
Plays Nance
Edge of Tomorrow
2014
Plays MI6 Jacquelin Marshall
London Has Fallen
2016
Plays Peggy
In the Heart of the Sea
2015
Producer
Plays Vicky
Mairi
2020
Plays Sarah Hurst
Easy Virtue
2008
Plays Lottie / Ghost of Christmas Present
FX's A Christmas Carol
2019
Plays Sarah
Swimming with Men
2018
Plays Kate Hansen
Entity
2012
TV Shows
Plays Aelita West
The Peripheral
2022
Plays Caris
World Without End
2012
Plays Arabella
Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell
2015
Plays Rachel Lombard
Close to the Enemy
2016
Plays Holly Evans
Press
2018
Plays Robina Lund
Trust
2018
Plays May Carleton
Peaky Blinders
2013
Plays Danni
Smoggie Queens
2024
Plays Maggie
The Take
2009
Plays Kat
Trying
2020
Plays Alice
The Town
2012
Plays Sophie
Malice
2025
Plays Lottie / Ghost of Christmas Present
A Christmas Carol
2019
Plays Catherine Earnshaw
Wuthering Heights
2009
Plays Lucy Payne
DCI Banks
2011
Plays Margot Bence
Agatha Christie's Marple
2004
Plays Ziggy
Sticky
2018
Plays Mandy Dean
Foyle's War
2002
Plays Chloe
Grownups
2006
Latest Trailers
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Masters of the Universe
Full Filmography
Masters of the Universe
Queen Marlena
2026
Film
Malice
Sophie · 3 episodes
2025–
TV
Smoggie Queens
Danni · 5 episodes
2024–
TV
Wild Animal
Mallory
2024
Film
The Peripheral
Aelita West · 8 episodes
2022
TV
Fireworks
Gillian Lye
2022
Film
Mairi
Vicky
2020
Film
Trying
Kat · 4 episodes
2020–
TV
A Christmas Carol
Lottie / Ghost of Christmas Present · 3 episodes
2019–
TV
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Charlotte Riley and where are they from?
Charlotte Riley is 44 years old, born on December 29, 1981 in Grindon, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Charlotte Riley?
Charlotte Riley is best known for roles in Edge of Tomorrow, London Has Fallen, In the Heart of the Sea.
How many movies has Charlotte Riley been in?
Over a 18-year career (since 2008), Charlotte Riley has appeared in 13 movies and 19 TV shows.
What was Charlotte Riley's first movie?
The career of Charlotte Riley began with Easy Virtue (2008).
What is Charlotte Riley's most recent movie or series?
Charlotte Riley's most recent release is Masters of the Universe, which premiered on June 3, 2026.
What TV shows has Charlotte Riley appeared in?
On television, Charlotte Riley has appeared in Peaky Blinders, The Peripheral, Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, Agatha Christie's Marple.
Charlotte Riley
1981-12-29 · Grindon, England, UK
Charlotte Frances Riley (born 29 December 1981) is an English actress. She is known for her roles as Sarah Hurst in Easy Virtue (2008) and Catherine Earnshaw in ITV's adaptation of Wuthering Heights (2009).Charlotte Riley, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.