Ruth Wilson

Actor/Actress

Prolific English actress Ruth Wilson has featured in some of film and televisions most captivating roles. Perhaps best known for playing Marisa Coulter in the BBC/HBO fantasy series, His Dark Materials, Wilson has had an eclectic career. A graduate of LAMDA, Wilson first caught notoriety in the situational comedy, Suburban Shootout opposite Tom Hiddleston. Fresh from the satirical stage, Wilson caught her big break in the Golden Globe-nominated adaptation of Bronte’s Jane Eyre. Since then, Wilson has found a balance between theatre and screen to become one of the most celebrated actresses of a generation.

A two-time Olivier Award winner, Wilson has dominated the theatre scene for years. She earned Best Actress for playing the titular role in Anna Christie, followed by the Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of Stella in A Streetcar Named Desire. She has played Cordelia in the Cort Theatre production of King Lear, Virginia in The Young Vic Theatre’s The Second Woman and Tanya in the Royal National Theatre’s Philistines. Over the pond, Wilson made her triumphant Broadway debut in Constellations which earned her a Tony Award nomination. For her role in the acclaimed Showtime series, The Affair, Wilson won a Golden Globe. Versatile and incredibly dynamic, Wilson carries her charismatic edge into each character she plays. From going head to head with Idris Elba in the gritty drama Luther to playing Margaret in the Disney biopic, Saving Mr Banks, Wilson’s work speaks for itself.

Beyond the stage and screen, Wilson has performed extensively in radio. From voicing Daphne in BBC Radio 4’s production of Spitfire to Lika in BBC Radio 3’s The Promise, Wilson’s work transcends the format. Incredibly moving and close to home, Wilson has also portrayed her real-life grandmother Alison Wilson. In the BBC drama, Mrs Wilson explores the aftermath of her former MI6 husband’s death and the events that followed. Inspired by the Tony Award-winning play Oslo, Wilson also stars as the Norwegian diplomat Mona Juul. As Wilson continues to push the boundaries of her craft, she will be inspiring audiences for years to come with her thought-provoking and groundbreaking performances.