Victoria Summer

Victoria Summer was born on December 15, 1981, in Reading, Berkshire, England. Her passion for entertainment began at a young age, leading her to participate in pantomimes, church choirs, and local theatre productions from the age of three. She secured a scholarship to the Arts Educational Schools in Chiswick, West London, where she earned an honors degree in Dance and Musical Theatre. During her final year, she served as the understudy for the lead role in the musical ‘Brighton Rock,’ directed by Michael Attenborough, performing at the Almeida Theatre. Her early career also included appearances in commercials and independent films, with her first film role coming in 2006 in ‘The Zombie Diaries,’ which was distributed by Weinstein Company.

Summer transitioned to Los Angeles in 2009. She gained significant recognition for her portrayal of Julie Andrews in Disney’s 2013 film ‘Saving Mr. Banks,’ appearing opposite Tom Hanks. She also held a supporting role in Paramount Pictures’ 2014 movie ‘Transformers: Age of Extinction,’ directed by Michael Bay, where she played Joshua’s Assistant. Her filmography further includes roles in ‘Garlic and Gunpowder’ (2017), ‘Game of Aces’ (2016), ‘Ratpocalypse’ (2015), and ‘How Sweet Is It’ (2013). In 2024, she played Edith Gade in ‘Vindication Swim,’ a biopic about the first British woman to swim the English Channel, a role for which she received awards for Best Supporting Actress at both the Portugal Film Festival and the Brazil Film Festival. Upcoming projects include the film ‘Brooklyn All American,’ where she will play Julie Davis.

Beyond her acting career, Victoria Summer is a distinguished singer and recording artist. She has contributed songs to the soundtracks of films such as ‘Garlic and Gunpowder’ and ‘Ratpocalypse’ and is currently working on her debut single. She leads ‘The Victoria Summer Big Band,’ performing at major Los Angeles events for organizations and brands including Women In Film, BMW, and 20th Century Fox. She was also featured as ‘The Biltmore Girl’ during the Centennial Anniversary Celebration of the Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles. Summer is a global ambassador for Teen Cancer America, a non-profit co-founded by Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend. She hosts ‘Tea with Victoria Summer’ events to raise funds and awareness for the charity, featuring notable guests such as Sheryl Crow, Alfie Boe, and Lesley Nicol. Additionally, she created ‘Next Generation Role Model,’ a website and TV show that features emerging talent and interviews thought leaders. Summer also dedicates her time to animal rescue. In 2023, she married Italian Michelin-star chef Fabrizio Vaccaro.