Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Jodie Comer
Discover the career path of Jodie Comer, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Jodie Comer is an English actress known for her work in television. She began her career in 2008 and gained recognition for her roles in *My Mad Fat Diary*, *Doctor Foster*, and *Thirteen*. Her most notable role is Villanelle in the BBC America spy thriller *Killing Eve*, for which she won a BAFTA and an Emmy. She also won a BAFTA for her performance in the television film *Help*.
1992: Alone in the Dark (Original)
In 1992, Alone in the Dark, the original video game, was released, which would later be reimagined in 2024 with Jodie Comer voicing the character Emily Hartwood.
2002: 28 Days Later
In 2002, the film 28 Days Later was released, which would later have a sequel in which Jodie Comer will star.
2008: The Royal Today episode
In 2008, Jodie Comer started her professional career with an appearance in an episode of The Royal Today.
2010: Theatre Debut
In 2010, Jodie Comer made her theatre debut in The Price of Everything.
2013: My Mad Fat Diary
From 2013 to 2015, Jodie Comer played Chloe Gemell in My Mad Fat Diary.
2013: The White Queen
In 2013, The White Queen, a miniseries that would spawn a sequel called The White Princess in which Jodie Comer would star, was released.
2014: Remember Me
In 2014, Jodie Comer was in the supernatural miniseries Remember Me.
2015: Doctor Foster
In 2015, Jodie Comer appeared in Doctor Foster (2015-2017).
2015: Lady Chatterley's Lover & Doctor Foster
In 2015, Jodie Comer appeared in Lady Chatterley's Lover and Doctor Foster.
November 2016: Rillington Place
In November 2016, Jodie Comer appeared in Rillington Place as Beryl Evans.
2016: Thirteen
In 2016, Jodie Comer starred in the drama miniseries Thirteen.
2016: Ivy Moxam in Thirteen
In 2016, Jodie Comer's first starring role was as Ivy Moxam in the BBC Three miniseries Thirteen, which earned her a British Academy Television Award nomination.
2017: Doctor Foster End
In 2017, Jodie Comer finished her appearance in Doctor Foster (2015-2017).
2017: The White Princess & England Is Mine
In 2017, Jodie Comer starred as Elizabeth of York in The White Princess and made her feature film debut in England Is Mine.
April 2018: Killing Eve premiere
In April 2018, Jodie Comer began starring in Killing Eve as Villanelle, receiving widespread acclaim.
June 2018: Snatches: Moments from Women's Lives
In June 2018, Jodie Comer played Linda in the BBC Four series Snatches: Moments from Women's Lives.
December 2018: Reflection on Career
In December 2018, Jodie Comer reflected on her career, noting that she became a real-life actor around the age of 17.
2018: Killing Eve
From 2018 to 2022, Jodie Comer played Villanelle in Killing Eve.
April 2019: Death on the Nile dropout
In April 2019, Jodie Comer dropped out of Kenneth Branagh's Death on the Nile adaptation due to scheduling conflicts.
September 2019: Loewe Fashion Campaign
In September 2019, Jodie Comer became the face of the Loewe spring/summer 2020 fashion campaign.
2019: Awards for Killing Eve
In 2019, Jodie Comer won both the British Academy Television Award and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her role in Killing Eve.
June 2020: Talking Heads reboot
In June 2020, Jodie Comer played the lead role of Lesley in a BBC iPlayer reboot of the Talking Heads episode "Her Big Chance".
2020: Loewe spring/summer
In September 2019, Jodie Comer became the face of the Loewe spring/summer 2020 fashion campaign.
August 2021: Free Guy Release
Released on 13 August 2021, a cover version of Mariah Carey song "Fantasy" (1995) sung by Jodie Comer was used in the action comedy film Free Guy.
2021: Film roles
In 2021, Jodie Comer expanded to films with main roles in Free Guy and The Last Duel.
2021: Help & The Last Duel
In 2021, Jodie Comer starred in Help and The Last Duel, receiving a BAFTA nomination for Help, which she won the following year.
April 2022: Prima Facie West End Debut
In April 2022, Jodie Comer made her West End debut in Prima Facie.
June 2022: Prima Facie Concludes in West End
In June 2022, Jodie Comer's run in Prima Facie concluded in the West End.
July 2022: Prima Facie Film Release
Starting 21 July 2022, a filmed performance of Prima Facie was shown at cinemas around the world by National Theatre Live (NT Live).
2022: Killing Eve End
From 2018 to 2022, Jodie Comer played Villanelle in Killing Eve.
2022: West End debut
In 2022, Jodie Comer made her West End theatre debut in Prima Facie, earning an Evening Standard Theatre Award and a Laurence Olivier Award.
2022: Death on the Nile Release
Kenneth Branagh's Death on the Nile adaptation was released in 2022, a project that Jodie Comer had to drop out of due to scheduling conflicts.
2023: Broadway debut
Following its transfer to Broadway in 2023, Jodie Comer won a Tony Award for Prima Facie.
2023: The Bikeriders and The End We Start From
In 2023, Jodie Comer starred in The Bikeriders and The End We Start From, receiving praise for her performances.
2023: Broadway Debut with Prima Facie
In spring 2023, Jodie Comer made her Broadway debut with Prima Facie after its transfer from the West End.
January 2024: Prima Facie Audiobook Release
In January 2024, an audiobook based on the stage play Prima Facie was released, narrated by Jodie Comer.
2024: Alone in the Dark
In 2024, Jodie Comer voiced the character Emily Hartwood in the video game Alone in the Dark.
