Best known for Minority Report (Agatha), In America (Sarah), and Sweet and Lowdown (Hattie). Also acclaimed for Morvern Callar and The Last of Us.
Films
- She WillVeronica2021
- The Guardian BrothersVoice2017
- Synecdoche, New YorkHazel2008
- The Other Boleyn GirlMary Boleyn2008
- LassieSarah Carraclough2005
- Enduring LoveClaire2004
- In AmericaSarah2002
- Morvern CallarMorvern2002
- Minority ReportAgatha2002
- PandaemoniumSarah Coleridge2000
- Sweet and LowdownHattie1999
- The BoxerMaggie1997
- Under the SkinIris1997
TV shows
- The Last of UsMarlene2023
- The Secrets She KeepsMeghan2020
- LongfordMyra Hindley2006
- Jane EyreJane Eyre1997
- Band of GoldCarol1995
- CrackerJoanne Barnes1995
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About Samantha Morton
Samantha Morton is a multi-award-winning English actress, known for her intense and versatile performances in both film and television. She rose to prominence in the late 1990s with her Oscar-nominated role in Sweet and Lowdown and continued with acclaimed performances in Minority Report and In America. More recently, she has gained a new generation of fans as Marlene in the HBO series The Last…
FAQs
What is Samantha Morton best known for?
She is best known for her Oscar-nominated performances in Sweet and Lowdown (1999), Minority Report (2002), and In America (2002), as well as her role as Marlene in The Last of Us (2023).
Has Samantha Morton won any major awards?
Yes, she won a BAFTA Award for Best Actress for her role in the TV film Longford (2006) and a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress for the same film. She has also received two Academy Award nominations.
What was Samantha Morton’s first feature film?
Her first feature film was Under the Skin (1997), directed by Carine Adler, for which she won the British Independent Film Award for Best Actress.
Is Samantha Morton in any video game adaptations?
She plays Marlene in the live-action HBO adaptation of The Last of Us, though the character was originally portrayed by Merle Dandridge in the video game.
What is Samantha Morton’s background?
Samantha Morton was born on 13 May 1977 in Nottingham, England. She grew up in care and began acting in television in the early 1990s before breaking into film.
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