History of Lucy Boynton in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 4, 2026

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).

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January 1994: Lucy Boynton Born

Lucy Boynton was born in January 1994 in New York City.

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2006: Professional Debut in Miss Potter

In 2006, Lucy Boynton made her professional acting debut as young Beatrix Potter in the film Miss Potter.

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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.

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2007: Appearance in Ballet Shoes

In 2007, Lucy Boynton appeared in the television production Ballet Shoes.

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2007: Nomination and Starring Role in Ballet Shoes

In 2007, Lucy Boynton was nominated for the Young Artist Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Miss Potter. She also starred as Posy Fossil in the BBC film Ballet Shoes.

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2008: Appearance in Sense and Sensibility

In 2008, Lucy Boynton appeared in the television production Sense and Sensibility.

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2008: Portrayal of Margaret Dashwood

In 2008, Lucy Boynton portrayed Margaret Dashwood in the television adaptation of Jane Austen's novel Sense and Sensibility.

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2010: Appearance in Mo

In 2010, Lucy Boynton appeared in the television production Mo.

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2010: Role in Television Film Mo

In 2010, Lucy Boynton played Mo Mowlam's stepdaughter in the television film Mo.

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2011: Appearance in Lewis

In 2011, Lucy Boynton appeared in an episode of the ITV drama Lewis.

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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.

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2014: Guest Appearances on Television Series

In 2014, Lucy Boynton guest-starred in the television series Borgia, Endeavour, and Law & Order: UK.

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2015: Appearance in The Blackcoat's Daughter

In 2015, Lucy Boynton appeared as Rose in The Blackcoat's Daughter.

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2015: Role in Life in Squares

In 2015, Lucy Boynton played Angelica Garnett in the BBC miniseries Life in Squares.

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2016: Roles in Horror Films

In 2016, Lucy Boynton appeared as Polly Parsons in I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House and starred alongside Katee Sackhoff in Don't Knock Twice.

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2016: Roles in Sing Street and Horror Films

In 2016, Lucy Boynton starred as a bold aspiring model in Sing Street and appeared in horror films I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House and Don't Knock Twice.

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2016: Starring Role in Sing Street

In 2016, Lucy Boynton starred in the coming-of-age film Sing Street as Raphina, an aspiring model.

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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.

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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.

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2018: Role in Apostle

In 2018, Lucy Boynton appeared as Andrea in Apostle.

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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.

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2018: Starring in Bohemian Rhapsody

In 2018, Lucy Boynton starred as Mary Austin in Bohemian Rhapsody, opposite Rami Malek.

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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.

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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

In 2021, Lucy Boynton appeared in HBO Max's Locked Down.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.