Julia Ormond

Julia Ormond is an English actress known for her roles in film and television, with a career that includes critically acclaimed performances and advocacy work. After winning the London Drama Critic’s Award in 1989 for her stage performance in ‘Faith, Hope and Charity,’ Julia Ormond quickly established herself as a formidable talent on screen. A graduate of the Webber-Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in 1988, Ormond made her television debut in the 1989 series ‘Traffik’ as a young drug addict. Her early television career also included significant roles as Catherine the Great in ‘Young Catherine’ (1991) and Nadya in ‘Stalin’ (1992).

On television, she earned significant critical recognition, winning a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie in 2010 for her powerful role in ‘Temple Grandin.’ Her compelling television work continued with recurring roles in series like ‘Nurse Jackie’ and the critically acclaimed ‘Mad Men,’ for which she received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series in 2012. Parallel to her extensive acting career, Julia Ormond has been a dedicated and influential humanitarian advocate. Since the mid-1990s, she has been a vocal proponent against human trafficking, leading to her appointment as a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador in 2005, focusing specifically on anti-human trafficking initiatives. Further solidifying her commitment, Ormond founded the Alliance to Stop Slavery and End Trafficking (ASSET) in 2007.

Her ongoing engagement with both artistic and humanitarian endeavors underscores her impactful presence across multiple global platforms.