Lauren Crace

Lauren Crace
Born
Lauren Rose Crace

(1986-05-25) 25 May 1986 (age 37)
Birmingham, England
OccupationActress
Years active2008–present
Spouse
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(m. 2016)​
Children3

Lauren Rose Crace (born 25 May 1986) is an English actress and radio presenter, known for her portrayal of Danielle Jones in the BBC soap opera EastEnders from 2008 to 2009.[1]

Early life

The daughter of contemporary writer Jim Crace and Pamela Turton, Lauren Rose Crace was born in Birmingham. She has an older brother, Thomas, born 1981. She attended Swanshurst School in Billesley, and then Cadbury Sixth Form College, where she took both a GCSE and an A-Level in Drama. She joined the Stage 2 Youth theatre aged eleven.[2] and later went on to train at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, she graduated in 2008.

Career

Crace began her acting career as an extra in television series. She also appeared in theatre productions, including leading roles in Alice in Wonderland and Sweeney Todd.[3] In 2008, she joined the cast of the BBC soap opera EastEnders portraying the role of Danielle Jones.[4] The viewing figures for Crace's last EastEnders episode peaked at 11.5 million; due to this, there was a surge in the national power grid.[5] Crace won the award for Best Newcomer for her role in EastEnders at the TV Quick and TV Choice Awards.[6]

In February 2010, Crace filmed a role in the BBC television series Sherlock, which broadcast later that year.[7] From 29 April to 22 May 2010, Crace appeared at the Salisbury Playhouse as Cecile Volanges in Les Liaisons Dangereuses.[8] From 2013 to 2015, Crace portrayed the recurring role of Doris Millar in ITV drama Mr Selfridge.[9] In January 2018, Crace joined Free Radio as one of four presenters of its Birmingham breakfast show.[10] Later that year, she appeared in two episodes of ITV drama Vanity Fair. She portrayed the role of Betsey Horrocks.[11]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2005 My Parents Are Aliens Tanya Main role
2008–2009 EastEnders Danielle Jones Series regular
2010 Sherlock Lucy 1 episode
2011 Silk Lindsey Moxham 1 episode
2011 Holby City Rose 2 episodes
2012 Room at the Top Joan 2 episodes
2012 Shameless Beccy 1 episode
2013–2015 Mr Selfridge Doris Millar Recurring role
2016 Doctors Gemma Bowcott 1 episode
2017 Casualty Daisy Ashcroft 1 episode
2018 Vanity Fair Betsey Horrocks 2 episodes
2019 Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule Herself Series 3: Episode 7
2020 Doctors Mel Brinkshaw Episode: "Fire Proof"[12]
2021–2022 Casualty Chrissie 2 Episodes [13]

Audio

Year Title Role
2011-2013 The Minister of Chance Kitty

Stage

Year Title Role Venue
2010 Les Liaisons Dangereuses Cecile Volanges Salisbury Playbouse
2011 And I And Silence Young Dee Finborough Theatre
2013 Theatre Uncut Various Young Vic
2014 Khandan Liz Royal Court Theatre
2015 Foundry Showcase Various Birmingham Repertory Theatre

References

  1. ^ "Was Danielle Jones' shock death EastEnders' cruelest plot twist ever?". Metro. 9 April 2016. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  2. ^ Profile, birminghampost.net; accessed 18 March 2015.
  3. ^ "Alice in Wonderland" (PDF).
  4. ^ Wilson, Jess (26 July 2016). "Remember Danielle Jones from EastEnders? This is what she looks like now!". OK! Magazine. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  5. ^ 'Enders causes national power surge Archived 22 February 2013 at archive.today, soapspy.net; accessed 18 March 2015.
  6. ^ "EastEnders wins three TV awards thanks to Danielle Jones storyline". The Daily Telegraph. 8 September 2009. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  7. ^ Laws, Roz (14 February 2010). "Albert Square invaded!". Sunday Mercury, Birmingham Post & Mail, p. 26.
  8. ^ Profile Archived 8 June 2010 at the Wayback Machine, salisburyplayhouse.com; accessed 18 March 2015.
  9. ^ "Lauren Crace: I knew I was going to die in Mr Selfridge – but not how! | News | Mr Selfridge | What's on TV". What' s on TV. 2 March 2015. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  10. ^ "Four Brummies to host Free Radio Breakfast". RadioToday. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  11. ^ "Lauren Crace | United Agents". www.unitedagents.co.uk. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  12. ^ "Doctors spoilers: Ruhma Carter rushes pregnant Carrie Wade to hospital..." What's on TV. Retrieved 25 March 2020.
  13. ^ "Casualty confirms real-life couple story as ex EastEnders star Lauren Crace joins as Iain's love interest". Digital Spy. (Hearst Magazines UK). 30 November 2021. Retrieved 5 December 2021.

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