Laura Carmichael
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Among the regulars of series casting is Laura Carmichael, a British actress, better known for a running part than for a single appearance. 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy' counts among the other credits. She began at 25. The resume runs to 12 credits. 'Downton Abbey' is the anchor of the filmography, built on the part of Edith Crawley.
Laura Carmichael
7 Movies
5 Series
Among the regulars of series casting is Laura Carmichael, a British actress, better known for a running part than for a single appearance. 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy' counts among the other credits. She began at 25. The resume runs to 12 credits. 'Downton Abbey' is the anchor of the filmography, built on the part of Edith Crawley.
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Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
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Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
Lady Edith
2025
Film
Downton Abbey: A New Era
Edith Crawley
2022
Film
The Secrets She Keeps
Agatha Fyfle · 12 episodes
2020–
TV
Downton Abbey
Edith Crawley
2019
Film
The Spanish Princess
Maggie Pole · 16 episodes
2019–
TV
Man in an Orange Shirt
Daphne · 1 episode
2017–
TV
A United Kingdom
Muriel Williams
2016
Film
Burn Burn Burn
Seph
2016
Film
Marcella
Maddy Stevenson · 24 episodes
2016–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Laura Carmichael and where are they from?
Laura Carmichael is 40 years old, born on July 16, 1986 in Southampton, Hampshire, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Laura Carmichael?
Laura Carmichael is best known for roles in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Downton Abbey, Downton Abbey: A New Era.
How many movies has Laura Carmichael been in?
Over a 15-year career (since 2011), Laura Carmichael has appeared in 7 movies and 5 TV shows.
What was Laura Carmichael's first movie?
The career of Laura Carmichael began with Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011).
What is Laura Carmichael's most recent movie or series?
Laura Carmichael's most recent release is Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, which premiered on September 10, 2025.
What TV shows has Laura Carmichael appeared in?
On television, Laura Carmichael has appeared in Downton Abbey, The Spanish Princess, Marcella, The View.
Laura Carmichael
1986-07-16 · Southampton, Hampshire, England, UK
Laura Carmichael is a British actress. Her TV appearances include her performance as Lady Edith Crawley in the ITV (UK) and PBS (US) television period drama series Downton Abbey, Marcella (2016), and the feature film A United Kingdom (2016).
She is also a member of The Fitzrovia Radio Hour.
Carmichael was born in Southampton, England. She is the middle of three daughters. Her sister Amy works for a software start-up company and her other sister Olivia is a charity fundraiser with the NHS.
She was educated at Shirley Junior School, The Mountbatten School, and Peter Symonds College. Carmichael attended the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School in Bristol, graduating in 2007, before spending two years in various odd jobs, including a teaching assistant, receptionist, and nanny while going to tiny auditions in fringe theatres