Harriet Slater (actress) explained
Harriet Marston Slater (born 28 November 1994) is an English actress. On television, she is known for her roles in the DC Universe series Pennyworth (2019–2022) and the MGM+ period drama (2024). She was named a 2023 Bright Young Thing by Tatler.[1]
Early life
Slater was born and raised in Leicester. She joined a local youth theatre group called the Little Theatre at the age of 6.[2] [3] She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Acting from the Guildford School of Acting in 2016.[4]
Career
After graduating from drama school, Slater began her career in regional theatre, making her professional debut in The Man with the Hammer at the Theatre Royal, Plymouth in 2016.[5] This was followed by a role in the 2017 Royal Shakespeare Company production of Phil Porter's Vice Versa at the Swan Theatre.[6] She also appeared in The Secret Seven at Storyhouse.[7]
Slater made her television debut when she was cast as Sandra Onslow in the DC Universe series and Batman prequel Pennyworth, which premiered on Epix in 2019. After playing a recurring character during the first season, she joined the main cast for the subsequent two seasons. She made her feature film debut in the 2020 indie fantasy film Emily and the Magical Journey.[8] In 2023, she had a small role in the film Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.[9]
In 2024, Slater starred as Clara Trenchard (née Dunn) in Helen Edmundson's period drama for MGM+.[10] [11] In February 2024, it was announced that she had been cast as Ellen MacKenzie in the Outlander prequel series Outlander: Blood of My Blood.[12] She appeared in the films Tarot (also known as Horrorscope)[13] and True Haunting.
Filmography
Film
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|
| 2019–2022 | Pennyworth | Sandra Onslow | Recurring role (season 1); main role (seasons 2–3) |
| 2020 | All Creatures Great and Small | Brenda | Episode: "A Cure for All Ills" |
| 2024 | | Clara Dunn / Clara Trenchard | Main role |
| TBA | Outlander: Blood of My Blood | Ellen MacKenzie | Main role | |
Stage
External links
Notes and References
- Bright Young Things Class of 2023: Tatler crowns the next generation of glam, gifted actors to watch in the April issue. Tatler. Lola. Hanover. 2 March 2023. 3 March 2023. 3 March 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230303053847/https://www.tatler.com/bright-young-things-class-of-2023. live.
- Web site: The Creative Journey: Actors on the Rise. SCTR. Jordan. Edwards. 22 August 2023. 22 August 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230822213413/https://sctr.co.uk/flm/the-creative-journey-actors-on-the-rise/. live.
- Web site: Harriet Slater Talks Pennyworth Season 3. Wonderland. 5 October 2022. 22 August 2023. 3 December 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221203022533/https://www.wonderlandmagazine.com/2022/10/05/harriet-slater/. live.
- Web site: Graduates of 2016: BA (Hons) Acting 2016. Guildford School of Acting. 13 March 2023. 3 March 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230303200425/https://www.gsauk.org/alumni/graduates-2016. live.
- Web site: Harriet Slater on Season Three of Pennyworth. Country & Town House. Ellie. Smith. 10 October 2022. 22 August 2023. 22 August 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230822213411/https://www.countryandtownhouse.com/culture/harriet-slater-on-season-three-of-pennyworth/. live.
- Web site: About the Play: Vice Versa. Royal Shakespeare Company. 22 August 2023. 20 April 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210420035647/https://www.rsc.org.uk/vice-versa/. live.
- Web site: Harriet Slater. 1883 Magazine. Sydney. Bolen. 22 August 2023. 22 August 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230822213410/https://1883magazine.com/harriet-slater/. live.
- Web site: Geek Vibes Interview with 'MAGICAL JOURNEY' Actress Harriet Slater. GVN. Cainan. 25 November 2020. 22 August 2023. 22 August 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230822213413/https://geekvibesnation.com/geek-vibes-interview-with-magical-journey-actress-harriet-slater/. live.
- Web site: Harriet Slater on Pennyworth, True Haunting and Indiana Jones. Vingt Sept. Anna. Quirino. 22 August 2023. 18 May 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240518153427/https://www.vingtseptmagazine.com/post/harriet-slater-on-pennyworth-true-haunting-and-indiana-jones. live.
- Web site: Petski. Denise. 'Belgravia: The Next Chapter': Harriet Slater, Ben Wainwright, Elaine Cassidy Among 9 Cast In Julian Fellowes' MGM+ Sequel Series. Deadline Hollywood. 8 March 2023. 8 March 2023. 8 March 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230308142856/https://deadline.com/2023/03/belgravia-the-next-chapter-harriet-slater-ben-wainwright-elaine-cassidy-cast-julian-fellowes-mgm-plus-sequel-series-1235281408/. live.
- Web site: Harriet Slater laces up for 'Belgravia: The Next Chapter'. Boston Herald. Stephen. Schaefer. 14 January 2024. 24 January 2024. 24 January 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240124072857/https://www.bostonherald.com/2024/01/14/harriet-slater-laces-up-for-belgravia-the-next-chapter/. live.
- News: Otterson. Joe. 'Outlander' Prequel Series at Starz Sets Lead Cast, Begins Productions. Variety. 5 February 2024. 5 February 2024. 5 February 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240205192626/https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/outlander-prequel-series-starz-cast-1235897385/. live.
- Web site: 'Horrorscope': 'Pennyworth's Harriet Slater Latest To Join Horror Pic From Screen Gems, Alloy Entertainment. Deadline. Matt. Grobar. 28 October 2022. 22 August 2023. 22 August 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230822213410/https://deadline.com/2022/10/horrorscope-harriet-slater-joins-screen-gems-alloy-ent-horror-film-1235157590/. live.
