Lucy Boynton is a British actress who was born in New York City but raised in London. She started her acting career with her debut as young Beatrix Potter in the movie Miss Potter (2006).
January 1994: Lucy Boynton Born
Lucy Boynton was born in January 1994 in New York City.
2006: Professional Debut in Miss Potter
In 2006, Lucy Boynton made her professional acting debut as young Beatrix Potter in the film Miss Potter.
2006: Debut in Miss Potter
In 2006, at age twelve, Lucy Boynton made her professional debut as young Beatrix Potter in the film Miss Potter.
2007: Appearance in Ballet Shoes
In 2007, Lucy Boynton appeared in the television production Ballet Shoes.
2008: Appearance in Sense and Sensibility
In 2008, Lucy Boynton appeared in the television production Sense and Sensibility.
2008: Portrayal of Margaret Dashwood
In 2008, Lucy Boynton portrayed Margaret Dashwood in the television adaptation of Jane Austen's novel Sense and Sensibility.
2010: Appearance in Mo
In 2010, Lucy Boynton appeared in the television production Mo.
2010: Role in Television Film Mo
In 2010, Lucy Boynton played Mo Mowlam's stepdaughter in the television film Mo.
2011: Appearance in Lewis
In 2011, Lucy Boynton appeared in an episode of the ITV drama Lewis.
2013: Music Video and Copperhead Role
In 2013, Lucy Boynton starred in Saint Raymond's music video for "Fall At Your Feet" and appeared in the period drama Copperhead.
2014: Guest Appearances on Television Series
In 2014, Lucy Boynton guest-starred in the television series Borgia, Endeavour, and Law & Order: UK.
2015: Appearance in The Blackcoat's Daughter
In 2015, Lucy Boynton appeared as Rose in The Blackcoat's Daughter.
2015: Role in Life in Squares
In 2015, Lucy Boynton played Angelica Garnett in the BBC miniseries Life in Squares.
2016: Starring Role in Sing Street
In 2016, Lucy Boynton starred in the coming-of-age film Sing Street as Raphina, an aspiring model.
2017: Roles in Murder on the Orient Express and Gypsy
In 2017, Lucy Boynton played Countess Andrenyi in Murder on the Orient Express, a commercially successful film. She also portrayed an addict in Netflix's Gypsy.
2017: Roles in Rebel in the Rye, Murder on the Orient Express, and Gypsy
In 2017, Lucy Boynton portrayed Claire Douglas in Rebel in the Rye, Countess Helena Andrenyi in Murder on the Orient Express, and Allison Adams in the Netflix series Gypsy.
2018: Role in Apostle
In 2018, Lucy Boynton appeared as Andrea in Apostle.
2018: Recognition in Bohemian Rhapsody and Apostle
In 2018, Lucy Boynton gained recognition for starring as Mary Austin in the biopic Bohemian Rhapsody. She also appeared as the daughter of a cult leader in Apostle.
2018: Starring in Bohemian Rhapsody
In 2018, Lucy Boynton starred as Mary Austin in Bohemian Rhapsody, opposite Rami Malek.
2019: Appearance in Glimpse
In 2019, Lucy Boynton appeared in Glimpse, a short virtual reality animated film premiering at the Venice Film Festival.
2019: Starring in The Politician
Since 2019, Lucy Boynton has starred in the Netflix series The Politician, portraying Astrid Sloane.
February 2020: Announcement of Faithfull Biopic
In February 2020, Lucy Boynton was announced as executive producer and lead actor in the upcoming Marianne Faithfull biopic, Faithfull.
October 2020: Faithfull Production Delayed
In October 2020, production for the Marianne Faithfull biopic, Faithfull, was originally due to begin but was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2021: Role in Locked Down and Modern Love
In 2021, Lucy Boynton had a supporting role in Locked Down and guest-starred in the second season of Modern Love.
August 2022: Boynton Drops Out of Faithfull
By August 2022, Lucy Boynton had dropped out of Faithfull, the Marianne Faithfull biopic, due to creative differences.
August 2022: Roles in Various Productions
In August 2022, Lucy Boynton appeared in The Ipcress File, Chevalier, Why Didn't They Ask Evans?, and The Pale Blue Eye. It was also announced that Boynton would star in The Greatest Hits.
2022: Appearances in The Politician, Modern Love, and The Ipcress File
In 2022, Lucy Boynton appeared as Astrid Sloan in the Netflix series The Politician, appeared in the second season of Modern Love, and starred in ITV's The Ipcress File.
June 2023: Casting in Ruth Ellis Story
In June 2023, Lucy Boynton was cast as Ruth Ellis in an ITV adaptation based on the book A Fine Day for Hanging: The Real Ruth Ellis Story.
2023: End of Relationship with Rami Malek
Lucy Boynton's relationship with Rami Malek, which began in 2017, ended in 2023.
February 2024: Ruth Ellis Story Retitled
On 19 February 2024, the ITV adaptation of the Ruth Ellis story, starring Lucy Boynton, was retitled to A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story, with a first-look image being released.
April 2024: Release of The Greatest Hits
In April 2024, The Greatest Hits, starring Lucy Boynton, was released to mixed reviews.
September 2025: Music Video Appearance
In September 2025, Lucy Boynton starred in the music video for the Wolf Alice single "Just Two Girls".
2025: Premiere of A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story
In 2025, A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story, starring Lucy Boynton as Ruth Ellis, premiered to generally positive reviews.
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