Biography
Who is Imogen Poots?
Early life and education
Imogen Poots was born in June 1989 at Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital in Hammersmith, London. Her father, Trevor Poots, works as a television producer for current affairs, and her mother, Fiona Goodall, is a journalist and voluntary worker. She grew up in Chiswick, West London, and has one older brother.
For her schooling, she attended Bute House Preparatory School for Girls in Brook Green. She later went to Queen's Gate School in South Kensington and Latymer Upper School in Hammersmith. Although she once wanted to be a veterinary surgeon, she moved away from that path after a work experience incident involving a veterinary surgery.
Acting career beginnings
Imogen began her acting path through improvisation workshops at Riverside Studios with the Young Blood Theatre Company. Her first television appearance was in a 2004 episode of Casualty, followed by a small role in the 2006 film V for Vendetta. At age 17, she was cast by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo in the 2007 film 28 Weeks Later.
She continued to work in film with roles in Cracks, Centurion, and the 2011 remake of Fright Night. In 2012, she appeared in the film A Late Quartet. She also worked in fashion, appearing in a Chloé fragrance campaign and a Marni and H&M collaboration directed by Sofia Coppola.
Career highlights and recent roles
Throughout the 2010s, she appeared in several well-known films including Jimi: All Is by My Side, Need for Speed, and A Long Way Down. In 2016, she had a role as Kelly Ann in the Showtime series Roadies. She also performed on stage in Who's Afraid of Virginia? At the Harold Pinter Theatre, which earned her a Laurence Olivier Award nomination.
More recently, Imogen Poots played Autumn in the science fiction series Outer Range on Prime Video. Her recent film work includes Baltimore, The Teacher, and the 2024 film All of You. In 2025, she appeared in The Chronology of Water and the film Hedda. She is set to star in an upcoming project directed by Jeremy Saulnier.
Personal life
Imogen has spent time living in both London and New York City. She was in a relationship with actor James Norton from 2017 until 2023. She has successfully transitioned from her early interest in veterinary science to a productive career in international film and television.
Birthday and age
Imogen Poots was born on June 3, 1989, which makes Imogen 37 years old today. That birthday falls under the Gemini sign. Imogen shares the date with 31 other famous people.
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