Phoebe Dynevor
{{Short description|English actress (born 1995)}}
{{Use British English|date=February 2023}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2021}}
{{Infobox person
| image = Phoebe Dynevor Interview 2023 (cropped).jpg
| caption = Dynevor in 2023
| birth_name = Phoebe Harriet Dynevor
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=y|1995|4|17}}
| birth_place = Manchester, England
| occupation = Actress
| years_active = 2009–present
| partner = Cameron Fuller (2023–present; engaged)
| mother = Sally Dynevor
| relatives = Hattie Dynevor (sister)
Shirley Dynevor (grandmother)
}}
Phoebe Harriet Dynevor ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|d|ɪ|n|ɪ|v|ər}};{{cite web |author=Variety |date=8 June 2022 |title='Bridgerton' Stars Regé-Jean Page and Phoebe Dynevor Break Down Fiery 'I Burn for You' Scene |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPO5zAX-IOM&t=20s |website=YouTube |access-date=24 March 2022 |archive-date=16 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220716012648/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPO5zAX-IOM&t=20s |url-status=live }} born 17 April 1995) is an English actress. She is known for starring in the films The Colour Room (2021), Fair Play (2023), and Inheritance (2025) as well as the first two series of the period drama Bridgerton (2020–2022). She earned a BAFTA Rising Star Award nomination in 2024.
Dynevor began her career as a child actress in the BBC One school drama Waterloo Road (2009–2010). She went on to have recurring roles in the BBC series Prisoners' Wives (2012–2013) and Dickensian (2015–2016), and the TV Land comedy-drama Younger (2017–2021), as well as a main role in the Crackle crime series Snatch (2017–2018).
Early life
Phoebe Harriet Dynevor was born on 17 April 1995{{Cite news|url=https://www.popbuzz.com/tv-film/features/phoebe-dynevor/age/|title=Phoebe Dynevor: 11 facts about Bridgerton's Daphne you need to know|work=PopBuzz|access-date=18 January 2021|archive-date=1 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210301161113/https://www.popbuzz.com/tv-film/features/phoebe-dynevor/age/|url-status=live}} in the Trafford district of Greater Manchester, to screenwriter Tim Dynevor and actress Sally Dynevor.{{cite web |title=9 Fun Things to Know About Bridgerton's Leading Lady, Phoebe Dynevor |url=https://www.popsugar.com/celebrity/photo-gallery/48089266/image/48089275/She-Comes-From-Showbiz-Family |website=Popsugar |date=6 January 2021 |access-date=11 January 2021 |archive-date=6 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210106234134/https://www.popsugar.com/celebrity/photo-gallery/48089266/image/48089275/She-Comes-From-Showbiz-Family |url-status=live }} Her paternal grandparents, Shirley and Gerard Dynevor also worked in the television industry.{{Cite news|date=17 January 2021|title=Phoebe Dynevor: 'Bridgerton's come at a moment when people need it'|url=http://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2021/jan/17/bridgerton-phoebe-dynevor-interview|access-date=18 January 2021|work=The Guardian|language=en|archive-date=18 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210118041014/https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2021/jan/17/bridgerton-phoebe-dynevor-interview|url-status=live}}{{Cite news|date=25 January 2022|title=Shirley Dynevor-White obituary|url=https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2023/jan/25/shirley-dynevor-white-obituary|access-date=22 February 2022|work=The Guardian|language=en|archive-date=25 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230125200857/https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2023/jan/25/shirley-dynevor-white-obituary|url-status=live}} She has two younger siblings, brother Samuel and sister Hattie.{{Cite journal|url=https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/tv/coronation-streets-sally-dynevor-very-19449613|title=Coronation Street's Sally Dynevor 'very proud' as daughter lands lead role in Netflix drama|journal=Manchester Evening News|first=Saffron|last=Otter|date=13 December 2020|access-date=31 December 2020|archive-date=13 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201213103213/https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/tv/coronation-streets-sally-dynevor-very-19449613|url-status=live}}
Dynevor was educated at Oakfield Nursery School in Altrincham, and then at Cheadle Hulme School in Stockport.{{Cite news|last=Cohen|first=Francine|date=3 August 2014|title=Who's that girl? We meet The Village actress Phoebe Dynevor|language=en|work=Daily Express|url=http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/life/494539/Phoebe-Dynevor-interview|access-date=18 January 2021|archive-date=5 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171005051231/http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/life/494539/Phoebe-Dynevor-interview|url-status=live}}
Career
= Beginnings (2009–2019) =
In 2009, 14-year-old Dynevor landed her first role as Siobhan Mailey in the fifth series of Waterloo Road. Later, she made appearances in several British dramas such as Monroe and The Musketeers. She then had a supporting role in BBC drama Prisoners' Wives as a gangster's daughter Lauren. In 2014, she appeared in the second series of The Village and from 2015 to 2016 she played Martha Cratchit in Dickensian.
In 2016, it was announced Dynevor would be starring alongside Luke Pasqualino and Rupert Grint in Crackle crime comedy series Snatch, making her American television debut.{{Cite news|url=https://deadline.com/2016/09/phoebe-dynevor-snatch-crackle-jona-xiao-being-mary-jane-1201825461/|title=Phoebe Dynevor Joins Crackle's 'Snatch'; Jona Xiao Recurs On BET's 'Being Mary Jane'|last=Pedersen|first=Erik|date=23 September 2016|work=Deadline|access-date=3 June 2017|language=en-US|archive-date=19 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170519202244/http://deadline.com/2016/09/phoebe-dynevor-snatch-crackle-jona-xiao-being-mary-jane-1201825461/|url-status=live}} The series was released on 16 March 2017 and was later renewed for a second season.{{Cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2017/04/19/snatch-renewed-season-2-crackle/|title=TVLine Items: Snatch Renewed, Superheroes Get Decoded and More|last=Muessen|first=Megan|date=19 April 2017|website=TVLine|access-date=3 June 2017|archive-date=23 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170523154120/http://tvline.com/2017/04/19/snatch-renewed-season-2-crackle/|url-status=live}} In 2017, Dynevor joined the cast of the TV Land comedy-drama series Younger in the recurring role of Clare, Josh's (Nico Tortorella) Irish fiancée.{{Cite journal|url=https://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/photo-gallery/48092935/image/48092940/Phoebe-Dynevor-on-Younger|title=Phoebe Dynevor on Younger|journal=PopSugar|first=Amanda|last=Prahl|date=6 January 2021|accessdate=21 January 2023|archive-date=22 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230122041750/https://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/photo-gallery/48092935/image/48092940/Phoebe-Dynevor-on-Younger|url-status=live}}
= Breakthrough and work on film (2020–present) =
In 2019, Dynevor was cast as Daphne Bridgerton, the lead character in the first season of the Shonda Rhimes-produced Netflix period drama Bridgerton based on the Regency romance novel The Duke and I, which premiered in December 2020.{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2019/07/phoebe-dynevor-rege-jean-page-cast-shondaland-bridgerton-series-netflix-based-on-novels-1202644151/|title=Phoebe Dynevor & Regé-Jean Page To Headline Shondaland's 'Bridgerton' At Netflix; 10 Others Cast|first1=Nellie|last1=Andreeva|date=10 July 2019|website=Deadline|access-date=13 January 2020|archive-date=10 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190710174818/https://deadline.com/2019/07/phoebe-dynevor-rege-jean-page-cast-shondaland-bridgerton-series-netflix-based-on-novels-1202644151/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/phoebe-dynevor-rege-jean-page-netflix-shondaland-series-1203263474/|title=Phoebe Dynevor and Regé-Jean Page Join Julie Andrews in Netflix Shondaland Series|first1=Will|last1=Thorne|date=10 July 2019|website=Variety|access-date=13 January 2020|archive-date=10 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190710194629/https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/phoebe-dynevor-rege-jean-page-netflix-shondaland-series-1203263474/|url-status=live}}{{Cite journal|url=https://graziadaily.co.uk/celebrity/news/phoebe-dynevor-bridgerton/|title=Meet Phoebe Dynevor, Breakout Star Of Bridgerton|journal=Grazia|first=Guy|last=Pewsey|date=28 December 2020|access-date=31 December 2020|archive-date=29 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201229080011/https://graziadaily.co.uk/celebrity/news/phoebe-dynevor-bridgerton/|url-status=live}} She reprised her role in the show's second season in 2022 as part of the supporting cast, now as Daphne Basset following the character's marriage. Dynevor confirmed in January 2023 that she would not appear in season 3, but left the door open for a future return.{{Cite web|url=https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/phoebe-dynevor-exits-bridgerton-season-3-netflix-1235506536/|title=Phoebe Dynevor Says She's Not in 'Bridgerton' Season 3: 'I Did My Two Seasons'|website=Variety|first=Zack|last=Sharf|date=30 January 2023|access-date=2023-01-31|archive-date=31 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230131135527/https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/phoebe-dynevor-exits-bridgerton-season-3-netflix-1235506536/ |url-status=live }}
Dynevor made her feature film debut as the ceramicist Clarice Cliff in the 2021 biographical film The Colour Room, directed by Claire McCarthy for Sky Cinema.{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2021/03/phoebe-dynevor-matthew-goode-bridgerton-sky-the-colour-room-1234716315/|title=Phoebe Dynevor Lands First Major Role Since 'Bridgerton' Breakthrough, Joining Matthew Goode In Sky Original Film 'The Colour Room'|first1=Jake|last1=Kanter|date=17 March 2021|website=Deadline|access-date=17 March 2021|archive-date=17 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220717085048/https://deadline.com/2021/03/phoebe-dynevor-matthew-goode-bridgerton-sky-the-colour-room-1234716315/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://variety.com/2021/film/global/bridgerton-phoebe-dynevor-sky-the-colour-room-1234932507/|title='Bridgerton' Star Phoebe Dynevor, Matthew Goode Lead Sky Original Biopic 'The Colour Room'|first1=Naman|last1=Ramachandran|date=17 March 2021|website=Variety|access-date=17 March 2021|archive-date=15 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220715002231/https://variety.com/2021/film/global/bridgerton-phoebe-dynevor-sky-the-colour-room-1234932507/|url-status=live}} In April 2022, Dynevor guest starred as a fictional version of herself in an episode of the British Call My Agent! remake, titled Ten Percent on Amazon Prime. In January 2023, Dynevor starred in the Netflix biographical film Bank of Dave alongside Rory Kinnear,{{Cite journal|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a39307122/bridgerton-phoebe-dynevor-netflix-bank-of-dave-first-look/|title=First look at Bridgerton star in new Netflix movie|journal=Digital Spy|first=Sam|last=Warner|date=3 March 2022|accessdate=22 March 2022|archive-date=16 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220716005306/https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a39307122/bridgerton-phoebe-dynevor-netflix-bank-of-dave-first-look/|url-status=live}} and opposite Alden Ehrenreich in the thriller film Fair Play, which opened at the Sundance Film Festival to critical acclaim.{{cite news|url=https://deadline.com/2021/12/alden-ehrenreich-phoebe-dynevor-fair-play-1234882913/|title=Alden Ehrenreich And Phoebe Dynevor To Star In 'Fair Play'|first=Justin|last=Kroll|date=1 December 2021|work=Deadline Hollywood|access-date=2 December 2021|archive-date=15 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220715212804/https://deadline.com/2021/12/alden-ehrenreich-phoebe-dynevor-fair-play-1234882913/|url-status=live}}
== Upcoming projects ==
Dynevor is set to star in the Sony Pictures thriller film I Heart Murder directed by Matt Spicer.{{cite news|url=https://deadline.com/2021/06/bridgerton-phoebe-dynevori-heart-murder-sony-1234781267/|title='Bridgerton' Star Phoebe Dynevor To Headline 'I Heart Murder' At Sony|first=Justin|last=Kroll|date=25 June 2021|work=Deadline Hollywood|access-date=2 December 2021|archive-date=15 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220715001739/https://deadline.com/2021/06/bridgerton-phoebe-dynevori-heart-murder-sony-1234781267/|url-status=live}} In addition, Dynevor will executive produce and star in a film adaptation of the Jonathan Stroud novel The Outlaws Scarlett and Browne,{{Cite web |url=https://variety.com/2022/film/news/phoebe-dynevor-amazon-outlaws-scarlett-browne-1235185052/ |title=Phoebe Dynevor to Lead 'The Outlaws Scarlett & Browne' at Amazon (EXCLUSIVE) |last=Donnelly |first=Matt |date=17 February 2022 |work=Variety |publisher=Penske Media Corporation |access-date=18 February 2022 |quote= |archive-date=17 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220717061720/https://variety.com/2022/film/news/phoebe-dynevor-amazon-outlaws-scarlett-browne-1235185052/ |url-status=live }} and a television adaptation of Naoise Dolan's novel Exciting Times, both for Amazon Prime Video.{{cite news |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |date=17 August 2021 |title=Phoebe Dynevor Set To EP & Poised To Star In 'Exciting Times' Series In Works At Amazon Studios |work=Deadline Hollywood |url=https://deadline.com/2021/08/phoebe-dynevor-ep-star-exciting-times-series-amazon-studios-1234816651/ |access-date=2 December 2021 |archive-date=6 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220706214016/https://deadline.com/2021/08/phoebe-dynevor-ep-star-exciting-times-series-amazon-studios-1234816651/ |url-status=live }} She also has upcoming roles in the spy thriller Inheritance with Rhys Ifans,{{Cite journal|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/bridgerton-phoebe-dynevor-inheritance-movie-1235222200/|title='Bridgerton' Star Phoebe Dynevor to Lead Miramax Spy Thriller 'Inheritance' (Exclusive)|journal=The Hollywood Reporter|first=Alex|last=Ritman|date=16 September 2022|accessdate=17 September 2022|archive-date=17 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220917024914/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/bridgerton-phoebe-dynevor-inheritance-movie-1235222200/|url-status=live}} the psychological thriller Wichita Libra,{{Cite journal|url=https://variety.com/2023/film/news/bridgerton-phoebe-dynevor-wichita-libra-mister-smith-sales-efm-1235517807/|title='Bridgerton' Star Phoebe Dynevor to Headline 'Wichita Libra,' Mister Smith Launching Sales at EFM|journal=Variety|first=Naman|last=Ramachandran|date=9 February 2023|access-date=10 February 2023|archive-date=9 February 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230209204400/https://variety.com/2023/film/news/bridgerton-phoebe-dynevor-wichita-libra-mister-smith-sales-efm-1235517807/|url-status=live}} Tommy Wirkola's shark thriller Shiver with Djimon Hounsou,{{Cite web|last=Bolt|first=Neil|date=16 May 2024|url=https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/1722479-phoebe-dynevor-shark-movie|title=Bridgerton's Phoebe Dynevor in Talks for Violent Night Director's Shark Movie|website=ComingSoon.net|access-date=15 August 2024}}{{Cite web|last=Girolamo|first=Dan|date=15 August 2024|url=https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/1833080-tommy-wirkolas-shark-movie-starring-phoebe-dynevor-gets-title-release-date|title=Tommy Wirkola's Shark Movie Starring Phoebe Dynevor Gets Title & Release Date|website=ComingSoon.net|access-date=15 August 2024}} and the family thriller Anniversary.{{Cite journal|url=https://deadline.com/2023/05/phoebe-dynevor-madeline-brewer-zoey-deutch-mckenna-grace-movie-anniversary-1235365408/|title=Diane Lane, Kyle Chandler, Madeline Brewer, Zoey Deutch, Phoebe Dynevor, Mckenna Grace & Daryl McCormack Lead Thriller 'Anniversary' For Lionsgate & Fifth Season — Cannes Market|journal=Deadline|first=Andreas|last=Wiseman|date=12 May 2023|accessdate=6 June 2023|archive-date=5 June 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230605172205/https://deadline.com/2023/05/phoebe-dynevor-madeline-brewer-zoey-deutch-mckenna-grace-movie-anniversary-1235365408/|url-status=live}} She was originally attached to star in the romantic comedy The Threesome opposite Logan Lerman, but the roles were recast.{{Cite journal|url=https://deadline.com/2022/06/logan-lerman-phoebe-dynevor-chad-hartigan-the-threesome-1235053916/|title=Logan Lerman & Phoebe Dynevor To Star In Chad Hartigan Comedy 'The Threesome': Hot Package|journal=Deadline|first=Justin|last=Kroll|date=29 June 2022|access-date=29 June 2022|archive-date=16 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220716012648/https://deadline.com/2022/06/logan-lerman-phoebe-dynevor-chad-hartigan-the-threesome-1235053916/|url-status=live}} and joined as Daphne Du Maurier in Richard Eyre's The Housekeeper. {{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2024/film/global/uma-thurman-anthony-hopkins-phoebe-dynevor-the-housekeeper-richard-eyre-1236191563/|title=Uma Thurman, Anthony Hopkins and Phoebe Dynevor to Star in Richard Eyre's Forbidden Romance 'The Housekeeper' (EXCLUSIVE)|date=28 October 2024 |publisher=Variety}}
Personal life
Dynevor is ambassador for ActionAid UK, an organisation that raises awareness for women and girls living in poverty around the world.{{cite web|url=https://www.actionaid.org.uk/latest-news/phoebe-dynevor-joins-actionaid-uk-ambassador|title=Phoebe Dynevor joins ActionAid UK as Ambassador|date=22 March 2021|website=ActionAid UK|access-date=20 September 2021|archive-date=20 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210920212841/https://www.actionaid.org.uk/latest-news/phoebe-dynevor-joins-actionaid-uk-ambassador|url-status=live}} She practices transcendental meditation daily.{{Cite web|url = https://www.womenshealthmag.com/uk/fitness/a39472854/phoebe-dynevor-workout-routine-diet/|title = Bridgerton is back for S2, and we've uncovered Phoebe Dynevor's (Super simple) fitness secrets|date = 25 March 2022|access-date = 26 March 2022|archive-date = 25 March 2022|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20220325102309/https://www.womenshealthmag.com/uk/fitness/a39472854/phoebe-dynevor-workout-routine-diet/|url-status = live}}
In early 2023, it was confirmed that Dynevor is in a relationship with American actor-producer Cameron Fuller, son of producer Brad Fuller. The two revealed their engagement in May 2024.{{Cite web|url=https://www.eonline.com/news/1401043/bridgertons-phoebe-dynevor-engaged-to-cameron-fuller-see-her-debut-ring-at-met-gala|title=Bridgerton's Phoebe Dynevor Engaged to Cameron Fuller: See Her Debut Ring at Met Galas|first1=Jess|last1=Cohen|date=7 May 2024|website=E! News|access-date=7 May 2024}}
Acting credits
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=Film=
| class="wikitable"
! Year ! Title ! Role ! Notes !Ref. |
| 2021
| | |
| rowspan=2| 2023
| Alexandra | | |
| Fair Play
| Emily Meyers | | |
| 2024
| More Flames | | Short film |
| 2025
| Maya | | "text-align:center;" | {{Cite web |title=All About Phoebe Dynevor's New Film 'Inheritance' |url=https://www.elle.com/uk/life-and-culture/culture/a63493610/phoebe-dynevor-inheritance/ |last=Nyadundu |first=Panashe |date=2025-01-22 |access-date=2025-03-04 |website=ELLE}} |
| 2026
| {{pending film|Shiver}} | | Post-production | |
| rowspan="3"| {{TableTBA}}
| {{Pending film|Anniversary}} | Liz | Post-production | |
| {{Pending film| Famous}}
| | Post-production | |
| {{Pending film|Pendulum}}
|Abigail | Filming Andreas |last=Wiseman|accessdate=25 April 2025}} |
= Television =
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! Year ! Title ! Role ! Notes !Ref. |
| 2009–2010
| Siobhan Mailey | Series regular; 20 episodes | |
| 2011
| Monroe | Phoebe Cormack | Episode: "1.4" | |
| 2012–2013
| Lauren Miller | Recurring role; 10 episodes | |
| 2014
| Phoebe Rundle | Recurring role; 6 episodes | |
| 2015
| Camille | Episode: "The Prodigal Father" | |
| 2015–2016
| Martha Cratchit | Recurring role; 11 episodes | |
| 2017–2018
| Snatch | Lottie Mott | Main role | |
| 2017–2021
| Younger | Clare O'Brien | Recurring role; 11 episodes | |
| 2020–2022
| Daphne Basset (née Bridgerton) | Season 1–2 | |
| 2022
| Herself (fictionalised) | Guest; season 1 | |
Awards and nominations
References
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External links
- {{IMDb name|3697443}}
- [https://www.spotlight.com/4299-8977-8033 Phoebe Dynevor] at Spotlight
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Category:21st-century English actresses
Category:Actresses from Greater Manchester
Category:English child actresses
Category:English people of Welsh descent
Category:English television actresses