Noma Dumezweni is best known as Hermione Granger in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (stage), Mrs. Coulter in His Dark Materials (TV), and Rose in the film The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind.
Films
- The Boy Who Harnessed the WindRose2019
- Mary Poppins ReturnsMiss Lark2018
- The TempestAriel2010
- A Midsummer Night’s DreamTitania2009
TV shows
- His Dark MaterialsMrs. Coulter2019
- The UndoingJudge2020
- Black Earth RisingAlice Munezero2018
- Doctor WhoErica2017
- The CrownPrincess Margaret’s Lady-in-Waiting2016
- Silent WitnessDI Karen Hardwick2015
- EastEndersNaomi2005
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About Noma Dumezweni
Noma Dumezweni is a Swazi-born British actress, celebrated for her stage work and screen roles. She won an Olivier Award for her portrayal of Hermione Granger in the West End production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, and has since become a familiar face in television and film, often playing authoritative and complex characters.
FAQs
What is Noma Dumezweni most famous for?
She is most famous for originating the role of Hermione Granger in the stage play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, for which she won the 2017 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role.
Has Noma Dumezweni appeared in any major TV series?
Yes, she played Mrs. Coulter in the BBC/HBO adaptation of His Dark Materials, and has guest-starred in series such as Doctor Who, The Crown, and Silent Witness.
What was Noma Dumezweni’s first screen role?
Her first notable screen role was as Naomi in the BBC soap opera EastEnders in 2005.
Is Noma Dumezweni primarily a stage or screen actress?
She is highly regarded for both, but her stage work has been particularly acclaimed, including award-winning performances in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
What is Noma Dumezweni’s nationality?
She was born in Swaziland (now Eswatini) to South African parents, and moved to the UK as a child. She is a British citizen.
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