Naomie Harris

thumb Naomie Melanie Harris (born 6 September 1976) is a British actress. She started her career when she was a child, appearing in the television series Simon and the Witch in 1987. Quotes I think what keeps me passionate about acting is not taking on too much I’ll do perhaps one or two projects a year, and that’s enough for me. I think of acting as something very sacred, because I feel so protective of my characters and connect with them really deeply. It’s more than just a job – but it’s also work, and work does take from you. So it’s a case of making sure I fill up my tank as much as it’s being depleted She’s completely unconventional and unorthodox, and that’s why I had so much fun playing her was excited by the opportunity, because when I’m with a therapist myself, there’s always a part of me wondering what they’re thinking and feeling; what they really want to say. How do you get to the point of being so detached when the other person is highly emotional? As a lead, you’re in pretty much every day, so you get to understand the rhythm of the crew, how the director works and the pace of the whole operation, as well as developing a level of confidence and trust with those around you. You don’t have that when you play supporting roles, particularly when you come in for short periods of time. “There was no plan B”: Naomie Harris on making it in Hollywood;By Frances Hedges on 14 March 2025 External links Category:Actresses from England Category:People from London Category:Living people Category:1976 births Category:Women born in the 1970s Category:University of Cambridge alumni