Jodie Comer is an actress from England. She was born on March 11, 1993, in Liverpool. She started her acting career in 2008 and became famous for her roles in TV shows like My Mad Fat Diary and Doctor Foster. She received awards for her performance in the drama series Thirteen.
From 2018 to 2022, Comer played the role of Villanelle in the TV series Killing Eve, earning her awards like the British Academy Television Award and Primetime Emmy Award. She also acted in movies like Free Guy and The Last Duel. In 2022, she performed in a play called Prima Facie and won awards like the Evening Standard Theatre Award and Laurence Olivier Award.
Comer was born in Liverpool to Donna Comer and James Comer. She grew up in Childwall suburb and attended St Julie’s Catholic High School. She started acting at a local drama school when she was 11.
Her career started in 2008 with a guest role in The Royal Today. She appeared in various TV shows and films, gaining recognition for her talent. In 2018, she gained worldwide fame for her role in Killing Eve.
Comer’s success continued with roles in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Free Guy, and The Last Duel. In 2021, she starred in the Channel 4 drama Help, earning her another award. She also became an executive producer for this project.
In 2022, Comer made her West End debut in Prima Facie and received praise for her role as Tessa Ensler. The play later transferred to Broadway in 2023, where she won a Tony Award.
In 2023, she appeared in The Bikeriders and starred in and produced The End We Start From, both receiving positive reviews.
Comer is recognized as one of the finest actors of her generation and is known for her ability to perform various accents. She values the experience of acting more than public opinion. In 2018, she was named one of the most influential girls by British Vogue, and in 2019, Forbes included her in the “30 Under 30” list for the entertainment industry.
Comer is private about her personal life and discussed facing class discrimination in her career.