Laura Carmichael
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Laura Carmichael is a United Kingdom citizen who works as an actor across film and stage productions. Born on 16 July 1986 in Southampton, she has built a career performing in English in multiple formats.
Her education took her through several institutions. She attended The Mountbatten School and then Peter Symonds College before going on to train at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, one of the UK's established drama training institutions.
As a stage actor and film actor, Carmichael has worked in both theatrical and screen contexts. The Library of Congress catalogs her under the authorized label "Carmichael, Laura, 1986-", confirming her professional standing as a recognized figure in the performing arts.
Quotes by Laura Carmichael
I did all sorts of jobs after drama school – working in a bar, as a teaching assistant. I probably learned as much from them as I did at drama school.
When I emerge from filming I feel slightly out of synch with real life, but it’s also a relief.
I’ve not sat with my agent going: ‘Where is the next hopeless girl I can play?’ They just come along.
When I’m in a tricky situation I often think: ‘What would Beyonce do?’ It helps.
Playing a plainer role means everything is dependent on the credentials of the actor, not the fact that they are as pretty as Julia Roberts. People start to look at their talent rather than their appearance. And playing the ugly part often means less time in the make-up chair, which is a great benefit on set.
The Twenties have this sort of attitude where you never know whats around the corner.