History of Aimee Lou Wood in Timeline

Aimee Lou Wood is an English actress recognized for her work in both stage and screen productions. She began her career with stage roles in productions like *Mary Stuart* and *People, Places and Things*. Wood gained significant recognition for her role in the Netflix series *Sex Education* (2019–2023), where her performance was critically acclaimed, leading to her receiving the British Academy Television Award for Best Female Comedy Performance.

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1952: Original Japanese Film Ikiru

In 1952, the original Japanese film Ikiru was released, which later served as the basis for the 2022 British remake Living starring Aimee Lou Wood.

February 1994: Aimee Lou Wood Born

In February 1994, Aimee Lou Wood was born, marking the beginning of her life and eventual career as an English actress.

1994: Aimee Lou Wood's Birth

In 1994, Aimee Lou Wood was born in Stockport, Greater Manchester, marking the start of her life.

2016: Early stage roles

In 2016, Aimee Lou Wood began her early stage roles in Mary Stuart, marking her entry into professional acting.

2016: Professional Acting Debut

In 2016, Aimee Lou Wood began her professional acting career with a stage debut as a handmaiden in the play Mary Stuart, performed at the Almeida Theatre in London.

2017: Mary Stuart Play

In 2017, Aimee Lou Wood continued her role in the play Mary Stuart at the Almeida Theatre in London, as well as starring as Laura in the production People, Places and Things, on a tour across the UK

2017: Graduation from RADA

In 2017, Aimee Lou Wood graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Acting from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), completing her formal education in acting.

2017: Stage role in People, Places and Things

In 2017, Aimee Lou Wood performed in People, Places and Things, further establishing her stage presence.

January 2019: Relationship with Connor Swindells

In January 2019, Aimee Lou Wood began a relationship with her Sex Education co-star Connor Swindells.

2019: Screen Debut in Sex Education

In 2019, Aimee Lou Wood made her screen debut as Aimee Gibbs in the Netflix comedy-drama series Sex Education, marking a significant step in her acting career.

March 2020: End of Relationship

In March 2020, Aimee Lou Wood's relationship with her Sex Education co-star Connor Swindells ended.

September 2020: Audiobook Release of Wuthering Heights

In September 2020, specifically on September 3, Aimee Lou Wood narrated an audiobook of Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë, which was released by Penguin Audio.

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2020: Body Dysmorphia Struggles

In 2020, Aimee Lou Wood revealed she had struggled with body dysmorphia her whole life.

2020: Stage production of Uncle Vanya

In 2020, Aimee Lou Wood was in stage productions of Uncle Vanya, expanding her acting roles.

2021: Role in The Electrical Life of Louis Wain

In 2021, Aimee Lou Wood had a role in the film The Electrical Life of Louis Wain, expanding her filmography.

2021: Joined jury British Short Film Awards

In 2021, Aimee Lou Wood joined the jury of the British Short Film Awards and announced the winner later that year.

2021: Feature Film Debut

In 2021, Aimee Lou Wood made her feature film debut as Claire Wain in The Electrical Life of Louis Wain.

2021: British Academy Television Award

In 2021, Aimee Lou Wood won the British Academy Television Award for Best Female Comedy Performance for her role in Sex Education, marking a significant achievement in her career.

2022: Role in Living

In 2022, Aimee Lou Wood appeared in the film Living, continuing to build her acting career.

2022: Nomination for British Academy Television Award

In 2022, Aimee Lou Wood received another nomination for the British Academy Television Award for her work on Sex Education.

2022: Premiere of Living at Sundance Film Festival

In 2022, Aimee Lou Wood starred opposite Bill Nighy in Living, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and earned acclaim.

2023: Stage production of Cabaret

In 2023, Aimee Lou Wood was in stage productions of Cabaret, expanding her acting roles.

2023: BAFTA win for Sex Education

In 2023, Aimee Lou Wood won the British Academy Television Award for Best Female Comedy Performance for her role in Sex Education, marking a significant achievement in her career.