Lucy Speed
Actress
Known for
Lucy Speed is, by now, a veteran British actress whose work covers more eras of the industry than most. 'Shakespeare in Love' is the entry that tends to open any account of the career. 'EastEnders' counts among the more visible credits. 11 was the age at the first credit. Casting directors have gone to her for drama more than for anything else. 39 years of work add up to around 38 titles.
Lucy Speed
Actress
Croydon, Surrey, England, UK
Aug 31, 1976
Age50years
Movies8
Series30
Lucy Speed is, by now, a veteran British actress whose work covers more eras of the industry than most. 'Shakespeare in Love' is the entry that tends to open any account of the career. 'EastEnders' counts among the more visible credits. 11 was the age at the first credit. Casting directors have gone to her for drama more than for anything else. 39 years of work add up to around 38 titles.
TV Shows
Plays Natalie Evans
EastEnders
1985
Plays Stevie Moss
The Bill
1984
Plays Ms R Savage
Jamie Johnson
2016
Plays Bet Baker
Cradle to Grave
2015
Plays Susie
King and Castle
1986
Plays Nan Canty
The Prince and the Pauper
1996
Plays Marnie Barton
Unforgotten
2015
Plays Rachel
The Rumour
2025
Plays Young Marie
National Treasure
2016
Plays Leslie Evans
Marcella
2016
Plays Ella Weir
Silent Witness
1996
Plays Martha
Children of the New Forest
1998
Plays Bette Dadley
Jericho
2005
Plays Elaine
Still Up
2023
Plays Vicky Thurleigh
Saracen
1989
Plays Iris
The New Adventures of Robin Hood
1997
Plays Sandy
An Unsuitable Job for a Woman
1997
Plays Chambermaid
Men Behaving Badly
1992
Plays Tracy
After Life
2019
Plays Nerys
The Dumping Ground
2013
Plays Lorraine
Dangerfield
1995
Plays Elizabeth Robsart
Becoming Elizabeth
2022
Plays Trisha
Love Soup
2005
Plays Isolde Erskine-Brown
Rumpole of the Bailey
1975
Plays Louise Cornish
Lewis
2007
Plays Counsellor
Liar
2017
Plays Susan Denvers
Heartstopper
2022
Plays Molly Hatby
The Hack
2025
Plays Shannon Blake
Law & Order: UK
2009
Plays Zelda
Call the Midwife
2012
Latest Trailers
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Shakespeare in Love
Full Filmography 38
Grace
Gina Poole
2026Season 6
The Hack
Molly Hatby
2025Season 1
The Rumour
Rachel · 5 episodes
2025–
Heartstopper
Susan Denvers
2024Season 3
Still Up
Elaine
2023Season 1
Becoming Elizabeth
Elizabeth Robsart
2022Season 1
After Life
Tracy
2020Season 2
Liar
Counsellor
2020Season 2
Marcella
Leslie Evans
2018Season 2
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Lucy Speed and where are they from?
Lucy Speed is 50 years old, born on August 31, 1976 in Croydon, Surrey, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Lucy Speed?
Lucy Speed is best known for roles in Shakespeare in Love, Impromptu, Metroland.
How many movies has Lucy Speed been in?
Over a 39-year career (since 1987), Lucy Speed has appeared in 8 movies and 30 TV shows.
What was Lucy Speed's first movie?
The career of Lucy Speed began with Scoop (1987).
What is Lucy Speed's most recent movie or series?
Lucy Speed's most recent release is The Hack, which premiered on September 24, 2025.
What TV shows has Lucy Speed appeared in?
On television, Lucy Speed has appeared in Heartstopper, After Life, Marcella, Call the Midwife.
Lucy Speed
1976-08-31 · Croydon, Surrey, England, UK
Lucy Speed is an actress best known for her roles as Natalie in EastEnders and DS Stevie Moss in The Bill. Most recently she has starred as Bet Baker opposite Peter Kay in the BBC2 sitcom Cradle to Grave, based on the teenage of broadcaster Danny Baker, and in Channel 4's National Treasure. Her films include England, My England in which she played Nell Gwynn and Shakespeare in Love.