Natalie Dormer

Natalie Dormer, born on February 11, 1982, is an English actress with notable achievements in her career. Her accolades include winning an Empire Award and receiving nominations for a Critics' Choice Award, two Gemini Awards, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards.


Dormer's breakthrough came with her role as Anne Boleyn in the Showtime series The Tudors (2007–2010), which earned her widespread acclaim. She made her stage debut in Sweet Nothings (2010) and portrayed the Duchess of York in Madonna's film W.E. 2011.


Additionally, Dormer played Private Lorraine in Captain America: The First Avenger (2011), and her performance in After Miss Julie (2012) at the Young Vic was praised.She gained international attention and acclaim for her portrayal of Margaery Tyrell on the HBO series Game of Thrones (2012–2016). Dormer's performance in the last two parts of The Hunger Games franchise (2014–2015) also contributed to her recognition, and these films stand as her highest-grossing projects.


Beyond that, she portrayed Irene Adler/Moriarty on the CBS series Elementary (2013–2015), Sara Price/Jess Price in The Forest (2016), and voiced Onica in the series The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance 2019.


Natalie Dormer was born in Reading, Berkshire, on February 11, 1982. She is the daughter of Gary Dormer and Claire Richards and has a brother named Mark and a sister named Samantha. Dormer comes from a diverse ancestry, including English, Norwegian, Welsh, and distant Irish descent. She attended Chiltern Edge Secondary School before moving on to Reading Blue Coat School for sixth form.


Despite being the "academic hopeful" of the family, Dormer faced bullying at school, though she notes she can't pinpoint the reason for it.During her school years, Dormer trained in dance at the Allenova School of Dancing. Although she initially aimed to study history at the University of Cambridge, she did not achieve the required A grade in her A-level history examination, leading her to reconsider. Dormer then decided to audition for drama schools and ultimately trained at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in London.


In 2007 and 2008, Natalie Dormer portrayed Anne Boleyn in the first two seasons of "The Tudors," receiving highly positive reviews. Her performance was praised for its painterly exquisiteness and complexity. After her character's death at the end of the second season, critics noted that Dormer brought life to Anne Boleyn, making her a rebellious, defiantly independent tragic hero. Her departure from the series left a significant impact.


In 2008, Dormer played Moira Nicholson in Agatha Christie's "Marple: Why Didn't They Ask Evans?" and appeared in the film "City of Life." Her Marple appearance aired in the US in the summer of 2009 as part of the PBS Masterpiece Mystery anthology series. She also appeared in "Incendiary," but her scenes were ultimately cut from the final film.


Dormer took on new roles, including the Duchess of York in Madonna's film "W.E.," Pvt. Lorraine in "Captain America: The First Avenger," and Niamh Cranitch in the BBC court drama "Silk." She returned to "The Tudors" for a dream sequence in the fourth and final season in mid-2010.


In March 2010, Dormer made her debut at the Young Vic theatre in London, playing the role of Mizi in the play "Sweet Nothings." Her performance received praise from critics, with Susannah Clapp from The Observer commending her as "lissome as a dirty, delightful gadabout." Dormer received a commendation for her performance at the Ian Charleson Awards 2010. Her next stage role was Pat in ".45" at Hampstead Theatre in November 2010.


From 2012 to 2016, Natalie Dormer portrayed Margaery Tyrell in the HBO fantasy TV series "Game of Thrones." Her role earned her international recognition and critical acclaim. Dormer, along with the ensemble cast, received four nominations for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series in 2012, 2014, 2015, and 2016. The cast was also honored with the Empire Hero Award in 2015 by British film magazine Empire. For her performance in the third season, Dormer won the Ewwy Award for Best Supporting Actress – Drama.


In March 2012, Dormer took on the title role in After Miss Julie by Patrick Marber at the Young Vic. Her performance garnered acclaim, with reviews describing her as little short of sensational, outstanding, and the perfect Miss Julie. The online theatre magazine Exeunt praised Dormer's portrayal, stating that she embodied "all the anger, desire, wit, loneliness, merriment, melancholy, and desperation of the casts of several plays together. Dormer's stage presence and ability to shift between different facets of her character were highlighted.


Natalie Dormer has been actively involved in philanthropy and humanitarian efforts. In 2014, she ran the London Marathon in support of Barnardo's, and in 2016, she participated alongside 900 other runners to support the NSPCC and Childline. Since then, she has been actively supporting the work of the NSPCC, particularly focusing on Childline.


On World Humanitarian Day in 2016, Dormer delivered a speech at the United Nations headquarters, highlighting the challenges faced by refugees, particularly the violence suffered by women and girls. She emphasized the importance of engaging men and boys in conversations about these issues. In 2017, she collaborated with the development and humanitarian organization Plan International to address the issue of child marriage during her holiday in Tanzania.


In a 2018 interview, Dormer mentioned her decision to avoid social media due to concerns about being misquoted. Regarding nude or sex scenes in film and television, she clarified that she has never been comfortable with such scenes and has turned down roles involving explicit content to avoid misrepresentation and the perpetuation of a certain image.


In 2019, Dormer became the NSPCC ambassador for Childline and actively supported the organization's initiatives. She spent a night at the London Childline call center, supported the NSPCC Christmas Carol Service in 2020, and recorded the audiobook for "Pantosaurus and the Power Of PANTS," a book designed to help families discuss consent with children in an age-appropriate manner.


In 2021, Dormer appeared on the podcast of Dame Esther Rantzen, the founder of Childline, expressing her strong belief in prioritizing children's well-being and supporting the NSPCC's mission that Every Childhood is Worth Fighting For.

films

1. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 (2014): Played Cressida.
2. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 (2015): Reprised her role as Cressida.
3. Rush (2013): Portrayed the character of Nurse Gemma.
4. The Forest (2016): Starred as Sara Price in this psychological horror film.
5. In Darkness (2018): Co-wrote and played the lead role of Sofia.

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