Claudie Blakley
Claudie Blakley is an English actress born in Easthampstead, Berkshire, known for her understated work in British period drama and ensemble comedy. She earned wide recognition as Charlotte Lucas, Elizabeth Bennet's pragmatic best friend, in Joe Wright's acclaimed adaptation of 'Pride & Prejudice', following an earlier role in Robert Altman's 'Gosford Park'. She has since appeared in the fantasy adventure 'The Kid Who Would Be King' and the dystopian series 'Severance'. Blakley remains a dependable and versatile presence in British screen drama.
Claudie Blakley
16 Movies
20 Series
Claudie Blakley is an English actress born in Easthampstead, Berkshire, known for her understated work in British period drama and ensemble comedy. She earned wide recognition as Charlotte Lucas, Elizabeth Bennet's pragmatic best friend, in Joe Wright's acclaimed adaptation of 'Pride & Prejudice', following an earlier role in Robert Altman's 'Gosford Park'. She has since appeared in the fantasy adventure 'The Kid Who Would Be King' and the dystopian series 'Severance'. Blakley remains a dependable and versatile presence in British screen drama.
Movies
Plays Charlotte Lucas
Pride & Prejudice
2005
Plays Mabel Nesbitt
Gosford Park
2001
Plays Riding Instructor
The Kid Who Would Be King
2019
Plays Penelope (voice)
The House
2022
Plays Maria Dilke
Bright Star
2009
Plays Jill
Severance
2006
Plays Didi
The Cat's Meow
2001
Plays Carolyn
The Nan Movie
2022
Plays Tracey (as Claudie Blakely)
London to Brighton
2006
Plays Nicky
Fear of Fanny
2006
Plays Kathy
Dirty Filthy Love
2005
Plays Rosie
The War Bride
2001
TV Shows
Plays Emma Timmins
Lark Rise to Candleford
2008
Plays Mrs. Devine
Father Brown
2013
Plays Martha
Cranford
2007
Plays Louise Sutton
Manhunt
2019
Plays Jules Chapman
Vital Signs
2006
Plays Jess
Man vs Bee
2022
Plays Anna
The Nativity
2010
Plays Patricia
What Remains
2013
Plays Camilla French
He Knew He Was Right
2004
Plays Helen
Flesh and Blood
2020
Plays Sally
Fallen Angel
2007
Plays Rosalind McKee
The Driver
2014
Plays Agatha Redmond
Grantchester
2014
Plays Jess
Man vs Baby
2025
Plays Claire Asher
Midsomer Murders
1997
Plays Jo's friend in club
Never Never
2000
Plays Susan Robbins
Call the Midwife
2012
Plays Cara Smart
Death in Paradise
2011
Plays Kirsty
An Unsuitable Job for a Woman
1997
Plays Mo Morrison
Touching Evil
1997
Latest Trailers
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The Nan Movie
Full Filmography
Man vs Baby
Jess · 2 episodes
2025–
TV
A Moral Man
Helen
2023
Film
Man vs Bee
Jess · 5 episodes
2022–
TV
The Nan Movie
Carolyn
2022
Film
The House
Penelope (voice)
2022
Film
Manhunt
Louise Sutton · 7 episodes
2019–2021
TV
Do No Harm
Beth
2020
Film
Flesh and Blood
Helen · 4 episodes
2020
TV
The Kid Who Would Be King
Riding Instructor
2019
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Claudie Blakley and where are they from?
Claudie Blakley is 52 years old, born on January 4, 1974 in Easthampstead, Berkshire, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Claudie Blakley?
Claudie Blakley is best known for roles in Pride & Prejudice, Gosford Park, The House.
How many movies has Claudie Blakley been in?
Over a 26-year career (since 2000), Claudie Blakley has appeared in 16 movies and 20 TV shows.
What was Claudie Blakley's first movie?
The career of Claudie Blakley began with A Christmas Carol (2000).
What is Claudie Blakley's most recent movie or series?
Claudie Blakley's most recent release is Man vs Baby, which premiered on December 11, 2025.
What TV shows has Claudie Blakley appeared in?
On television, Claudie Blakley has appeared in Man vs Bee, Midsomer Murders, Death in Paradise, Call the Midwife.
Claudie Blakley
1974-01-04 · Easthampstead, Berkshire, England, UK
Claudie Blakley (born 4 January 1974) is an English actress. She trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama. In 1998, she won the Ian Charleson Award for her performance in The Seagull at the West Yorkshire Playhouse in Leeds. She is best known for her role as Emma Timmins in the BBC drama series Lark Rise to Candleford.
Other notable roles include Mabel Nesbitt in Robert Altman's Oscar-winning Gosford Park and Charlotte Lucas in Joe Wright's 2005 version of Pride and Prejudice. In the autumn of 2007, she was seen in the BBC serial Cranford as Martha.
In 2010, Blakley played the role of Cynthia Lennon in the BBC television production of Lennon Naked, a drama based on the period in the life of John Lennon from the years 1964 to 1971. In 2013, she appeared in the premiere of the play Chimerica.