Tanya Reynolds is known for Lily Iglehart in Sex Education (2019–2023), Emma in Emma (2020), and Alice in The Decameron (2024).
Films
- EmmaMrs. Weston2020
- The FightBella2018
- The Darkest DawnChloe2016
TV shows
- The DecameronAlice2024
- Sex EducationLily Iglehart2019
- DeliciousMaddy2018
- CasualtyLucy Marshall2018
- OutlanderLady Grace2017
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About Tanya Reynolds
Tanya Reynolds is an English actress who rose to prominence with her breakout role as Lily Iglehart in the Netflix comedy-drama Sex Education. Born in 1991 in London, she trained at the Oxford School of Drama and has since built a diverse career in film and television, appearing in period dramas, horror films, and contemporary series.
FAQs
What is Tanya Reynolds best known for?
She is best known for playing Lily Iglehart in the Netflix series Sex Education, a role she played from 2019 to 2023 for all four seasons.
What period drama has Tanya Reynolds appeared in?
In 2020, she played Mrs. Weston in Autumn de Wilde’s adaptation of Emma, starring alongside Anya Taylor-Joy.
Has Tanya Reynolds trained as an actress?
Yes, she trained at the Oxford School of Drama, graduating in 2015 before beginning her professional career.
What is her role in The Decameron?
In the 2024 Netflix series The Decameron, she plays Alice, one of the nobles fleeing the Black Death.
Is she related to any other actors?
There is no publicly known familial relation to other actors; she is not known to be related to any famous performing family.
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