Best known for playing Éponine in the 2012 film Les Misérables, Beth in the TV series The Split, and Jenny Diver in the BBC drama The Queen of Sheba.
Films
- A Little Zombie ProblemTBA2024
- The Lost GirlsWendy Darling2022
- Carnival RowPortia Fyfe2019–2023
- Interlude in PragueJosefa Duchek2017
- Beauty and the BeastEnsemble (voice)2017
- Les MisérablesÉponine2012
- The Christmas CandleEmily Barstow2013
TV shows
- The SplitBeth (series regular)2018–2024
- Cleaning UpSasha2019
- Mapp and LuciaGeorgie Pillson2014
- The Queen of ShebaJenny Diver2013
- Prisoners’ WivesEmma2012
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About Samantha Barks
Samantha Barks is a Manx actress and singer best known for her breakthrough role as Éponine in the 2012 film adaptation of Les Misérables. She began her career on stage, notably playing Nancy in a West End revival of Oliver! and has since built a varied screen career in both British television dramas and feature films.
FAQs
What is Samantha Barks best known for?
She is best known for playing Éponine in the 2012 film Les Misérables, a role she had previously performed in the West End and in the 25th anniversary concert.
Did Samantha Barks originate the role of Éponine on stage?
No, she was an alternate in the West End and then played the role in the film; she did not originate it, but she is closely associated with the character.
What other major stage roles has she performed?
She played Nancy in the 2011–2012 West End revival of Oliver! and performed in the 25th anniversary concert of Les Misérables.
Is Samantha Barks married?
She married actor Alex Hammond in 2020; they have one child together.
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