Lucinda Dryzek

Lucinda Dryzek is an accomplished actress known for her roles in film and television, including “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” and “Holby City.” After gaining international recognition for her role as Young Elizabeth Swann in the 2003 blockbuster film ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl,’ Lucinda Dryzek established herself as a versatile actress across film, television, and theatre. Her early career included a pivotal stage performance as Marta in ‘The Sound of Music,’ where her talent led to her discovery by an agent. Dryzek continued to build her filmography with a supporting role as Lizzie Bisco in the 2008 adventure-fantasy film ‘City of Ember,’ showcasing her range early in her professional journey. Dryzek’s television career has been extensive, marked by appearances in several notable British series.

She first appeared as Cassie Dalton in the crime drama ‘Silent Witness’ in 2002, followed by a role as Melissa in the critically acclaimed ‘Doctor Who’ episode ‘School Reunion’ in 2006. From 2009 to 2011, Dryzek starred as Katy Riley in the popular BBC sitcom ‘Life of Riley,’ portraying the character for 20 episodes. Further solidifying her presence in British television, she took on roles as Leah in ‘Stella’ in 2013 and Amy Strickland in ‘Midsomer Murders’ in 2014, before delivering a notable performance as Flora Greysteel in the 2015 TV mini-series ‘Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell’. A pivotal role in Dryzek’s career commenced in 2016 when she joined the cast of the BBC medical drama ‘Holby City’ as F1 doctor Jasmine Burrows.

Looking ahead, she is set to star as DS Sara Burns in the upcoming 2025 series ‘Code of Silence,’ further cementing her reputation as a highly sought-after talent in both period and contemporary dramas.