Daisy Head Explained

Birth Date:7 March 1991
Birth Place:Fulham, London, England
Occupation:Actress
Years Active:2002–present
Father:Anthony Head

Daisy Head (born 7 March 1991) is an English actress. She played Grace in the American drama series Guilt, Amy Stevenson in BBC One's drama The Syndicate, Kate Bottomley in the third season of Hulu series Harlots and Genya Safin in the Netflix show Shadow and Bone.

Early life

Head was born in Fulham, London. She is the daughter of actor Anthony Head and younger sister of actress Emily Head.[1] Daisy attended Kingswood School in Bath and trained at the Dorothy Coleborn School of Dance.[2] [3] [4]

Career

Head's first role was appearing alongside her father in the TV series Rose and Maloney. She has subsequently appeared in a number of TV programmes, including Trial and Retribution, Doc Martin and Holby City.

In 2010, she made her film debut in playing Chloe Chambers in The Last Seven, alongside Danny Dyer and later that year she played Daisy in CBBC's musical film Rules of Love alongside future Rixton frontman Jake Roche.

In 2016, she starred as Arriane Alter in the British/Australian/American romantic fantasy film Fallen as well as in the new Underworld film as Alexia.

In November 2015, it was announced that Head would take the lead role of Grace in Freeform's drama series Guilt[5] about an American student in London whose roommate is murdered. The series concluded after 10 episodes.[6]

In 2017, Head starred in the Shakespearean Pilot A Midsummer's Nightmare alongside Casey Deidrick.[7] [8]

In 2018 Head had a supporting role in Kay Mellor's ITV drama Girlfriends which started airing in January 2018.[9] In May 2017 it was announced that she would be starring alongside Daisy Ridley in 2018 film Ophelia.[10]

Head joined the cast of Harlots as Kate Bottomley in the Hulu series' third season in 2019.[11] In October 2019, it was announced Head would play Genya Safin in the 2021 Netflix series Shadow and Bone, an adaptation of fantasy book series Shadow and Bone and Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo.[12]

In 2024, Head joined period drama The Grey House.[13]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2010The Last SevenChloe Chambers
2014Heart of LightnessBolette
2016 FallenArriane Alter
2016 Alexia
2018OpheliaChristiana
2019The NinthOlivia Reed
2019Exit EveClaireShort film
2021Wrong TurnEdith
2023Sofina the Red Wizard

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2004Feather BoyKate BarberMain role
2005Rose and MaloneyDaniella TerryEpisode: "Annie Johnson"
2005Trial & RetributionNaomi FrankeEpisode: "The Lovers: Part 1"
2005Patrick's PlanetChristinaMain role
2007Doc MartinMandie JordanEpisode: "Movement"
2010Holby CityMiri Gellert2 episodes
2010Rules of LoveDaisyTelevision film
2011DoctorsVictoria ListonEpisode: "Quarantine"
2012EndeavourJenny CrispEpisode: Pilot
2012The ProxySarahRecurring role, 8 episodes
2013 When Calls the HeartJulie Thatcher Television film; as Daisey Head
2015SuspectsEmily PerkinsEpisode: "Connections"
2015The SyndicateAmy StevensonMain role (series 3)
2016GuiltGrace Atwood Main role
2017A Midsummer's NightmareElenaTelevision pilot (aired on Lifetime)
2018GirlfriendsRubyMain role
2019HarlotsKate BottomleyMain role (season 3)
2021-2023Shadow and BoneGenya SafinRecurring role
2022The SandmanJudy TalbotEpisode: "24/7"
2024The Gray HouseLead role[14]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Anthony Head: ‘It’s so lovely to be working with my daughter Daisy in Girlfriends’. WhatsOnTV. Caren. Clark. 17 January 2018. 20 February 2020.
  2. Web site: See Kingswood Alumni Daisy Head in @BBCOne #TheLottery on Tuesday at 9pm. Break a Leg Daisy!. Kingswood Drama. Twitter. 31 May 2015. 20 February 2020.
  3. Web site: Kingswood In Focus - December 2009. Issuu. 30 November 2009. 20 February 2020.
  4. Web site: Daisy Head - Guilt. ABC. 20 February 2020.
  5. News: Amanda Knox-Themed 'Guilt,' Tim Kring Drama Score ABC Family Series Orders. The Hollywood Reporter. 5 November 2015.
  6. News: ‘Guilt’ Canceled By Freeform After One Season. Deadline Hollywood. 20 October 2016.
  7. News: ‘A Midsummer’s Nightmare’: Daisy Head To Topline Lifetime’s Shakespearean Pilot, Casey Deidrick Set As A Male Lead. Deadline Hollywood. 21 October 2016.
  8. News: How Many Episodes Is 'A Midsummer's Nightmare'? This Horror Anthology May Be Cut Short. Bustle. 31 July 2017.
  9. Girlfriends Casting. ITV Press Centre. 3 July 2017.
  10. News: Daisy Head Joins Daisy Ridley In 'Ophelia'; Matt Johnson Boards Indie Comedy ‘The Point’. Deadline Hollywood. 18 May 2017.
  11. Web site: ‘Harlots’ Sexy New Girl Kate Bottomley is Anthony Head’s IRL Daughter. Decider. Meghan. O'Keefe. 15 July 2019. 2 October 2019.
  12. Web site: TV News Roundup: Netflix Reveals Cast of New Series ‘Shadow and Bone’. Variety. Latesha. Harris. 2 October 2019. 2 October 2019.
  13. Web site: ‘The Gray House’ Civil War Spy Drama Series From Kevin Costner to Open Monte-Carlo Television Festival. Variety.
  14. Web site: Kevin Costner’s ‘The Gray House’ To Open Monte-Carlo TV Fest; BBC Buys Viaplay Dramas; Sony Among NATPE Budapest Screenings; BBC World Service Director Exit — Global Briefs. Deadline Hollywood. 19 April 2024. Jesse. Whittock. Max. Goldbart . Stewart . Clarke. April 18, 2024.