History of Imogen Poots in Timeline

Imogen Poots is an English actress known for her diverse roles in film and television. She gained early recognition for her role as Tammy in the horror film *28 Weeks Later*. Poots has since appeared in a variety of projects, including biopics such as *Jimi: All Is by My Side* and *The Look of Love*. She expanded her range with roles in *Need for Speed* and *A Long Way Down*. Other notable performances include her role in Peter Bogdanovich's *She's Funny That Way*, the Showtime series *Roadies*, and the films *Vivarium*, *The Art of Self-Defense*, and *The Father*.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

June 1989: Born in London

In June 1989, Imogen Gay Poots was born at Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital in Hammersmith, London, to Trevor Poots and Fiona Goodall.

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2004: First On-Screen Appearance

In 2004, Imogen Poots made her first on-screen appearance in an episode of 'Casualty'.

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2006: Non-Speaking Role in 'V for Vendetta'

In 2006, Imogen Poots had a non-speaking role in the film 'V for Vendetta'.

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2007: Starred in '28 Weeks Later'

In 2007, Imogen Poots played Tammy in the post-apocalyptic horror film '28 Weeks Later'.

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2008: Deferred Place at Courtauld Institute of Art

In 2008, after achieving three A grades at A-level, Imogen Poots won a place at the Courtauld Institute of Art but deferred it for two years to pursue her acting career.

2009: Appeared in 'Cracks'

In 2009, Imogen Poots appeared in the film 'Cracks'.

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2010: Appeared in 'Centurion'

In 2010, Imogen Poots appeared in the film 'Centurion'.

2011: Female lead in 'Fright Night' remake

In 2011, Imogen Poots played the female lead in the remake of 'Fright Night', alongside Anton Yelchin.

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2011: Chloé fragrance campaign

In 2011, Imogen Poots was chosen by fashion house Chloé to appear in a campaign for its eponymous fragrance, shot by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin.

2012: Acted in 'A Late Quartet'

In 2012, Imogen Poots played Alexandra Gelbart in 'A Late Quartet', alongside Catherine Keener and Philip Seymour Hoffman.

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2012: Starred in advertising campaign for Marni and H&M collaboration

In 2012, Imogen Poots starred in a Sofia Coppola-directed advertising campaign for a collaboration between fashion label Marni and high street retailer H&M.

2013: Appeared in Several Films

In 2013, Imogen Poots appeared in 'Greetings from Tim Buckley', 'Filth', 'The Look of Love', and portrayed Linda Keith in 'Jimi: All Is by My Side'.

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2013: Acted in 'Jimi: All Is by My Side' and 'The Look of Love'

In 2013, Imogen Poots portrayed Linda Keith in the Jimi Hendrix biopic 'Jimi: All Is by My Side' and Debbie Raymond in the Paul Raymond biopic 'The Look of Love'.

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2014: Acted in 'Need for Speed' and 'A Long Way Down'

In 2014, Imogen Poots played Julia Maddon in the action film 'Need for Speed' and Jess Crichton in 'A Long Way Down'.

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2014: Starred in 'That Awkward Moment' and 'Need for Speed'

In 2014, Imogen Poots starred in the romantic comedy 'That Awkward Moment', the action film 'Need for Speed', and played Jess in the black comedy 'A Long Way Down'.

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2015: Appeared in Several Films

In 2015, Imogen Poots appeared in 'She's Funny That Way' opposite Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston, 'Knight of Cups' with Cate Blanchett, and was cast in the adaptation of Jess Walter's novel 'Beautiful Ruins', and reunited with Anton Yelchin for 'Green Room'.

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2016: Starred in 'Roadies'

In 2016, Imogen Poots starred as Kelly Ann in the Showtime series 'Roadies'.

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May 2017: Played Honey in 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'

In May 2017, Imogen Poots played Honey in 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?', which was broadcast via National Theatre Live on 18 May 2017 from the Harold Pinter Theatre in the London West End.

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