Romola Garai
Known for
Romola Garai is a British actress born in Hong Kong, celebrated for her work in period drama and prestige British television. She earned acclaim as the young adult version of Briony Tallis in Joe Wright's 'Atonement' and starred in the romantic drama 'One Day' opposite Anne Hathaway. Her other notable work includes the suffrage drama 'Suffragette' and the BBC series 'The Hour'. She remains one of British cinema's most respected performers of literary adaptation.
Romola Garai
23 Movies
15 Series
Romola Garai is a British actress born in Hong Kong, celebrated for her work in period drama and prestige British television. She earned acclaim as the young adult version of Briony Tallis in Joe Wright's 'Atonement' and starred in the romantic drama 'One Day' opposite Anne Hathaway. Her other notable work includes the suffrage drama 'Suffragette' and the BBC series 'The Hour'. She remains one of British cinema's most respected performers of literary adaptation.
Movies
Plays Briony Tallis (Age 18)
Atonement
2007
Plays Sylvie Cope
One Day
2011
Plays Doreen Warriner
One Life
2023
Plays Vivian
Scoop
2006
Plays Abigail
The Other Man
2008
Plays Katey Miller
Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights
2004
Plays Alice Haughton
Suffragette
2015
Plays Kate Nickleby
Nicholas Nickleby
2002
Plays Barbara Spooner
Amazing Grace
2006
Plays Amelia Sedley
Vanity Fair
2004
Plays Rebecca Lane
The Last Days on Mars
2013
Plays Celia
As You Like It
2006
Plays Cora Wyley
The Critic
2024
Plays Anne Keyes
Glorious 39
2009
Plays Siobhan
Inside I'm Dancing
2004
Plays Cassandra Mortmain
I Capture the Castle
2003
Plays Angel
Angel
2007
Plays Marie Paneth
The Windermere Children
2020
Plays Eleanor 'Tussy' Marx
Miss Marx
2020
Plays Caitlin Thomas
Last Call
2020
Plays Céleste
Earwig
2022
Plays Camilla
Having You
2013
Plays Christine
Junkhearts
2011
TV Shows
Plays Bel Rowley
The Hour
2011
Plays Mary Tudor
Becoming Elizabeth
2022
Plays Eliza Russell
Vigil
2021
Plays Ms. Jenkins
Just Act Normal
2025
Plays Juno Fish
The Following Events Are Based on a Pack of Lies
2023
Plays Emma Woodhouse
Emma
2009
Plays Gwendolen Harleth
Daniel Deronda
2002
Plays Sugar
The Crimson Petal and the White
2011
Plays Jenny
Born to Kill
2017
Plays Claire Wardly
Betrayal
2026
Plays Mary Bryant
The Incredible Journey of Mary Bryant
2005
Plays Charlotte
Perfect
2001
Plays Marin Brandt
The Miniaturist
2017
Plays Ann
Snatches: Moments from Women's Lives
2018
Plays Kate Perry Frye
The Great War: The People's Story
2014
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The Critic
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Betrayal
Claire Wardly · 4 episodes
2026
TV
Just Act Normal
Ms. Jenkins · 6 episodes
2025
TV
The Critic
Cora Wyley
2024
Film
The Following Events Are Based on a Pack of Lies
Juno Fish · 5 episodes
2023
TV
Vigil
Eliza Russell · 6 episodes
2023
TV
One Life
Doreen Warriner
2023
Film
Becoming Elizabeth
Mary Tudor · 8 episodes
2022
TV
Earwig
Céleste
2022
Film
Last Call
Caitlin Thomas
2020
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Romola Garai and where are they from?
Romola Garai is 44 years old, born on August 6, 1982 in Hong Kong, China.
What are the most famous roles of Romola Garai?
Romola Garai is best known for roles in Atonement, One Day, Scoop.
How many movies has Romola Garai been in?
Over a 26-year career (since 2000), Romola Garai has appeared in 23 movies and 14 TV shows.
What was Romola Garai's first movie?
The career of Romola Garai began with The Last of the Blonde Bombshells (2000).
What is Romola Garai's most recent movie or series?
Romola Garai's most recent release is Betrayal, which premiered on February 8, 2026.
What TV shows has Romola Garai appeared in?
On television, Romola Garai has appeared in Vigil, The Miniaturist, Emma, The Hour.
Romola Garai
1982-08-06 · Hong Kong, China
Romola Sadie Garai (born 6 August 1982) is an English actress and model. She is known for appearing in the movies Amazing Grace, Atonement, and Glorious 39, and for appearing in the TV movie Emma.