Joanne King
Joanne King (born 20 April 1983) is an Irish actress. She is best known for her roles as Cyd (Cynthia Pyke) on the BBC1s Casualty and as Jane Boleyn, Viscountess Rochford in the Showtime 2007 - 2010 series The Tudors.
Joanne King | |
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| Born | 20 April 1983 Dublin, Ireland |
| Occupation | actress |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) |
Private life
King was born in Dublin, the second of four children. Her father Ronan is an accountant and mother Edel is a volunteer teacher. She attended St. Brigid's Girls School in Cabinteely and St Joseph of Cluny Killiney. She trained at the Gaiety School of Acting, Dublin.
Career
She moved to London from Ireland to follow her dream of becoming an actress and was working as a BBC tour guide when she auditioned for a role on Casualty. She is most notable for playing the character Cyd (Cynthia Pyke) on Casualty.[1] But it is her role as Anne Boleyn's sister-in-law, Lady Jane Rochford[2] in Showtime's hugely successful show The Tudors which has brought her to international attention. Her character appeared first in the middle of Season Two in a small supporting role which was expanded for the fourth and final season which saw the downfall and execution of her character.
Charity efforts
She opened a cafe in Bristol, which enables all profits to go to the Tenovus Cancer Care charity, which funds cancer care and research.[3]
TV/film roles
- Striking Out (TV Series) (2017) as Ada O'Melia
- Angel of Decay (2016) as Sande
- Massive (2008) as Nancy
- The Tudors (2008–2010) (seasons 2-4) as Jane Boleyn, Viscountess Rochford
- Trial & Retribution (Kill the King -Part 2 : 2008) -
- Shameless (2008) as Brandi
- The Omid Djalili Show (2007)
- Casualty (2006–2007) as Cyd (Cynthia Pyke)
- The Exile Files (2006) as Lucy Dillon
- Boy Eats Girl (2005) as a zombie
Stage roles
- A Midsummer Night's Dream - 2005 - Hermia - The Pavilion Theatre
- Hamlet - 2004 - Ophelia - The Cork Opera House
- Carolling Corlorans - Various characters- The Ark/Mermaid Theatre
- The Playboy Of The Western World - Honour Blake - Cork Opera Hs
- G.S.A. Showcase - Various characters - The Gate
- What The Dead Want - Common Girl - The Project
- The Abduction Of Persephone - Sharon - G.S.A.
Other work/skills
- Appeared in the Brian McFadden music video Irish Son as a businesswoman.
- Movement (Adrianne Browne), Stage Combat (Paul Burke), Mime (Sharon O'Doherty), Basic Irish & French, Basic Violin.
- Radio: Romeo & Juliet, "Juliet", Arklight Theatre Company
- Dance: Modern Dance, Tap, Ballet (Diane Richardson) Accents: Regional Irish, English, RP, Various American
- Singing: Alto
Voice over
- Forza Horizon 3 (Video Game) as Keira Harrison.
- Forza Horizon 4 {Video Game) as Keira Harrison.
- Dragon Age: Inquisition (Video Game)
- The Secret World (Video Game) Moutemouia[4]
References
- "Cyd Pyke". holby.tv. Retrieved 24 June 2010.
- "The Tudors". tvsa. Retrieved 24 June 2010.
- 'Charity cafe opens for business' at news.bbc.co.uk Accessed 13 January 2018
- Joanne King at imdb.com Accessed 13 January 2017
External links
- Joanne King at IMDb
- Daily Mirror interview with Joanne King 24 March 2007.
- Joanne King, Ex-cast profile on Casualty