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Keeley Hawes
Hawes in 2014
Born
Clare Julia Hawes

(1976-02-10)10 February 1976(age 48)
Paddington,London, England
Alma materSylvia Young Theatre School
OccupationActress
Years active1989–present
Spouses
Spencer McCallum
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(m.2001;div.2004)​
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(m.2004)​
Children3

Clare Julia Hawes(born 10 February 1976), known professionally asKeeley Hawes,is an English actress. After beginning her career in a number of literary adaptations, includingOur Mutual Friend(1998) andTipping the Velvet(2002), Hawes rose to fame for her portrayal ofZoe Reynoldsin the BBC seriesSpooks(2002–2004), followed by her co-lead performance asDIAlex DrakeinAshes to Ashes(2008–2010). She is also known for her roles inJed Mercurio'sLine of DutyasDILindsay Denton (2014–2016) and inBBC OnedramaBodyguard(2018) in which she playedHome SecretaryJulia Montague. Hawes is a three-timeBAFTA TV Awardnominee, having been nominated for theBritish Academy Television Award for Best Actressfor her roles as Lindsay Denton and Julia Montague, and aBritish Academy Television Award for Best Supporting Actressfor her role as Dorothy Wick in the dramaMrs Wilson.

Hawes has had leading roles in the 2010 revival ofUpstairs, Downstairs,the limited seriesThe Casual Vacancy(2015),The Missing(2016), the ITV comedy-dramaThe Durrells(2016–2019), theRussell T Daviesdrama serialIt's a Sin(2021),The Midwich Cuckoos(2022) andBBC America/AMCscience fiction thrillerOrphan Black: Echoes(2024–present). She has also acted as an executive producer on ITV dramaHonour(2020) and comedy-dramaFinding Alice(2021), starring in them both.

Hawes' film appearances includeDeath at a Funeral(2007),High-Rise(2015),Misbehaviour(2020) andTo Olivia(2021), in which she portrays actressPatricia Neal.She has also provided the voice ofLara Croftin theTomb Raidervideo games, includingTomb Raider: Legend,Tomb Raider: Anniversary,Tomb Raider: Underworld,andLara Croft and the Guardian of Light.

Early life and education[edit]

Clare Julia Hawes was born on 10 February 1976 atSt Mary's Hospital, London,[citation needed]and grew up in acouncil flatin Marylebone. She is the youngest of four children.[1]

Hawes attendedSylvia Young Theatre School,[2]where she became friends with singerEmma Buntonand actressKellie Bright.[3][4][5]In her teenage years she worked in various part-time jobs including at a casino,Sainsbury'sandMcDonald’s.While in sixth form she was approached inOxford Streetby a modelling scout, and signed up bySelect Model Management.After numerous features for teen magazineShout,Hawes became a fashion intern forCosmopolitan.During this period, she was first asked to audition for a film.[citation needed]

We're not an acting family, but my parents have always encouraged me. I'm sure my dad spreads the word about my programmes to everyone who gets in hiscab,which must help the ratings![6]

Career[edit]

Hawes first came into the public eye in the 1990s, having supporting roles inTroublemakers,Dennis Potter'sKaraoke(1995),Heartbeat(1995) andThe Beggar Bride(1997). Hawes' first film role was in the 1998 filmThe Avengers,in which she played Tamara.

Hawes appeared in several BBC adaptations of classic and modern literature, includingOur Mutual Friend(1998),The Cater Street Hangman(1998),Wives and Daughters(1999) and as the youngDiana Dorsin thebiopicThe Blonde Bombshell(1999).

In the late 1990s, Hawes featured in at least four music videos, for the singles "Saturday Night"bySuede,"Marvellous" byThe Lightning Seeds,"Come Around" byThe Mutton Birds,and "She's a Star"byJames.[7][8][9][10]

In 2002, Hawes appeared in the BBC dramaTipping the Velvet.From 2002 to 2004, she appeared asZoe Reynoldsin the spy drama seriesSpooks.In 2003, she appeared in the BBC's re-telling ofThe Canterbury Tales.In 2006, Hawes replaced Jonell Elliott as the voice ofLara Croftin the action-adventure video game,Tomb Raider: Legend.She appeared as Rosie in the British comedyThe Vicar of Dibleyfrom 2006 to 2007. Also in 2007, Hawes appeared as Jane in the comedyDeath at a Funeral.She reprised her voiceover role as Lara Croft in the video gamesTomb Raider: Anniversary,a remake of the originalTomb Raider,released in 2007, followed by 2008'sTomb Raider: Underworld.

Hawes in 2008

In April 2008, Hawes began filming the BBC dramaMutual Friends,and appeared inThat Mitchell and Webb Look.From 2008 to 2010, she appeared inAshes to Ashes,the spin-off from the hitBBCseriesLife on Mars,asAlex Drake,a police officer in London'sMetropolitan Police.For her portrayal of Alex Drake, Hawes was granted the Best UK Television Actress Award in 2008 by theGlamour Awards.[11]

In 2009, Hawes portrayedDetective SuperintendentMartha Lawson in a six-episode ITV series,Identity.The 2010 release of the isometric Tomb Raider spin-off game,Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light,again featured Hawes as the voice of Lara Croft. In December of that year, she starred as Lady Agnes Holland in the three-episode relaunch ofUpstairs, Downstairs.

On 25 April 2011, Hawes narrated the documentaryKate and William: A Royal Love Storyon BBC One, prior to thewedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.That June, she also narrated theITV1documentaryFour of a Kindas part of ITV's Extraordinary Families season.

Hawes appeared as Catherine Mundi in 2014's fantasy adventure filmMariah Mundi and the Midas Box.[12]She also guest-starred in 2014 as Ms. Delphox in theeighth seriesofDoctor Who,[13]and returned as Lara Croft in the voiceover role for that year's release of the gameLara Croft and the Temple of Osiris.Her performance as Detective Inspector Lindsay Denton in theBBC TwodramaLine of Duty(2014–2016), was described inThe Daily Telegraphas "the performance of 2014",[14]and garnered her a nomination for the BAFTA TV Award for Best Actress. In October 2014, Hawes was made an Honorary Graduate from theUniversity of Suffolk.[15]

From 2016 to 2019, Hawes played the main role ofLouisa Durrellin ITV's popular comedy-dramaThe Durrells.She appeared in 2018's TV seriesBodyguard,in which she playedHome SecretaryJulia Montague, and was nominated for a BAFTA for the role. Also in 2018, Hawes also played Dorothy Wick inMrs Wilson,oppositeIain Glen.Hawes came in at number 38 on the 2018Radio TimesTV 100list, determined by television executives and broadcasting veterans.[16]She has since appeared inTraitorsandSummer of Rockets,both in 2019.

Hawes later played Detective Chief Inspector Caroline Goode in the 2020 miniseriesHonourwhich was based on the real lifemurder of Banaz Mahmod.Hawes' portrayal was applauded byThe Guardian.She also appeared in the filmsMisbehaviourandRebeccathat year. In 2021, Hawes co-created, served as an executive producer and starred in the ITV comedy-dramaFinding Aliceas Alice Dillion. It was later announced that there would be a second series. In 2021, Hawes appeared in theRussell T. Davisfive-part dramaIt's a Sinas Valerie Tozer. The series follows five 18-year-olds who move to London in 1981 and have their lives turned upside down by theAIDS crisis.It aired onChannel 4and onHBO Maxin the United States. Critics and viewers described her performance in the final episode as "outstanding and magnificent" and a "masterclass".[17][18]Similarly, theRadio Timesdescribed her performance as "stunning" and "heartbreaking". Critics and viewers also expressed their desire for Hawes to winBAFTAsfor her performance.[19]The following month, Hawes appeared as actressPatricia Nealin 2021 filmTo Olivia,which revolves around her marriage toRoald Dahland the death of their daughter.

In June 2022, Hawes appeared in a leading role as Dr. Susannah Zellaby inSky Maxscience fiction horror dramaThe Midwich Cuckoosbased on thenovel of the same name.

Philanthropy[edit]

Hawes began working withUNICEFin 2012; in 2017 she became a UNICEF[20]ambassador. Her main focus has been visiting Syrian refugee children and families living in the Za’atari refugee camp and host communities inAmman.[21][22]

Personal life[edit]

Hawes married thedisc jockeySpencer McCallum[23]in December 2001 when their son was almost two years old; they divorced in 2004.[24]She marriedMatthew Macfadyen,her co-star inSpooks,in November 2004[25][26]and their daughter was born the following month.[27]Their second child was born in September 2006.[28]

Filmography[edit]

Film[edit]

Year Title Role Notes
1996 The Moonstone Rachel Television film
1998 The Avengers Tamara
1999 The Last September Lois Farquar
2000 Complicity Yvonne
2001 Othello Dessie Brabant Television film
2003 Chaos and Cadavers Samantha Taggert
2005 A Cock and Bull Story Elizabeth
2007 Death at a Funeral Jane
2008 The Bank Job Wendy Leather
Flashbacks of a Fool Adult Jessie
2013 The Adventurer: The Curse of the Midas Box Catherine Mundi
2015 High-Rise Ann Royal
2016 Never Land Sarah Short film
2020 Misbehaviour Julia Morley
Rebecca Beatrice
2021 To Olivia Patricia Neal
2024 Scoop Amanda Thirsk[29]

Television[edit]

Year Title Role Notes
1989 Forever Green Carol Episode 3 (Series 1)
1990 Troublemakers Mandy 6 episodes
1992 The Ruth Rendell Mysteries Sarah Mabledene "Talking to Strange Men"
1996 Pie in the Sky Stella Jackson E "Devils on Horseback: Parts 1 & Part 2"
Karaoke Linda Langer 4 episodes; supporting role
Heartbeat Michelle "Snapped" series 6 episode 7
1997 The Beggar Bride Angela Harper
1998 Our Mutual Friend Lizzie Hexam 4 episodes
The Cater Street Hangman Charlotte Ellison
1999 The Blonde Bombshell Younger Diana Dors
Wives and Daughters Cynthia Kirkpatrick 4 episodes
2001 Hotel! Tricia
Murder in Mind Deborah "Sleeper"
2002 A Is for Acid Gillian Rogers
Me and Mrs Jones Jane
Tipping the Velvet Kitty Butler Miniseries
2002–2004 Spooks Zoe Reynolds Main role
2003 Lucky Jim Christine Callaghan
The Canterbury Tales Emily
2004 Sex & Lies Kate
Murdoch Mysteries Dr. Julia Ogden Episodes: "Except the Dying" & "Poor Tom Is Cold"
2005 ShakespeaRe-Told Ella Macbeth "Macbeth"
Agatha Christie's Marple Philippa Haymes "A Murder Is Announced"
Under the Greenwood Tree Fancy Day
The Best Man Kate Sheldrake
2006 After Thomas Nicola Graham
2006–2007 The Vicar of Dibley Rosie Kennedy "The Handsome Stranger" & "The Vicar in White"
2008–2010 Ashes to Ashes DI Alex Drake Main role
2009 Mutual Friends Jen Grantham
2010 Identity DSI Martha Lawson
2010–2012 Upstairs, Downstairs Lady Agnes Holland Main role
2013 The Lady Vanishes Mrs Todhunter Television film
The Tunnel Suze Harcourt
Ambassadors Jennifer
2014 Doctor Who Ms. Delphox/Madame Karabraxos "Time Heist"
2014–2016 Line of Duty DI Lindsay Denton Main role
2015 The Casual Vacancy Samantha Mollison Miniseries
2016 Fungus The Bogeyman Wendy Snow Sky OneMiniseries
The Hollow Crown Queen Elizabeth "Henry VI Part 2"&"Richard III"
The Missing Gemma Webster Main role
2016–2019 The Durrells Louisa Durrell Main role
2017 Inside No. 9 Louise "Diddle Diddle Dumpling"
2018 The Coronation Narrator Voice role
Bodyguard Julia Montague Main role
Mrs Wilson Dorothy Wick Miniseries
2019 Traitors Priscilla Garrick Main role
Summer of Rockets Kathleen Shaw Miniseries
Year of the Rabbit Lydia Main role
2020 Honour Detective Chief Inspector Caroline Goode Miniseries, also executive producer
2021 Finding Alice Alice Dillon Main role; also executive producer[30]
It's a Sin Valerie Tozer Channel 4drama
2022 The Midwich Cuckoos Dr. Susannah Zellaby Sky Maxoriginal programme
Crossfire Jo Cross Three-part drama[31]
2023 Stonehouse Barbara Smith/Stonehouse Main role[32]
2023–present Orphan Black: Echoes Kira Manning Main role
TBA Miss Austen Cassandra Austen Main role; also executive producer[33]

Theatre[edit]

Year Title Role Venue
2011 Rocket to the Moon Belle Royal National Theatre
2013 Barking in Essex Chrissie Wyndham's Theatre
2024 The Human Body Iris Elcock Donmar Warehouse

Video games[edit]

Year Title Voice role
2006 Tomb Raider: Legend Lara Croft
2007 Tomb Raider: Anniversary
2008 Tomb Raider: Underworld
2010 Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light
2014 Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris
2021 Tomb Raider Reloaded
2023 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II

Awards and nominations[edit]

Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2008 Crime Thriller Awards Best Actress Ashes to Ashes Nominated [34]
2009 NAVGTR Awards Lead Performance in a Drama Tomb Raider: Underworld Nominated [35]
Crime Thriller Awards Best Actress Ashes to Ashes Nominated [36]
2010 Ashes to AshesandIdentity Nominated
2014 Line of Duty Won [37]
2015 British Academy Television Awards Best Actress Nominated [38][39]
Broadcasting Press Guild Awards Best Actress Nominated [40]
2017 The Durrells,The MissingandLine of Duty Won [41]
2019 BodyguardandMrs. Wilson Nominated [42]
British Academy Television Awards Best Actress Bodyguard Nominated [43]
Best Supporting Actress Mrs. Wilson Nominated
Monte-Carlo Television Festival Outstanding Actress in a TV Series – Drama Bodyguard Nominated [44][45]
2021 Edinburgh International Television Festival Best TV Actor - Drama It's a Sin Nominated [46]
2022 RTS Programme Awards Actor (Female) Nominated [47]

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