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Charlotte Salt (born 12 August 1985) is an English actress best known for performances in British and US television series such as Casualty, Bedlam and The Musketeers, also in many films, including Beneath Still Waters in 2005, Beowulf in 2007, and Blood and Glory in 2016.

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Early life and acting career

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Salt studied at Newcastle-under-Lyme College in Staffordshire, England.[1] At 16 years, Salt had already appeared in several television projects, the series In a Land of Plenty, television film The Whistle-Blower, series The Inspector Lynley Mysteries, the BBC family drama series Born and Bred.[2] Salt was a regular in the US TV series Wildfire[1] as Gillian Parsons for 13 episodes from 2006–07. In 2009, she guest starred as Lady Ursula Misseldon on The Tudors, and as Lady Arabella Marchand du Belmont in the TV movie A Princess for Christmas.[3]

From 2011–2018, Salt played Sam Nicholls on Casualty, including a four-year hiatus, before her character's death in the opening episode of the thirty-third series.[1] She has also been a regular in Bedlam (2012)[1] and The Musketeers (2015).[4]

Salt has a minor role in the Amazon Studios film Everybody's Talking About Jamie, released in September 2021. Salt is a close friend of Irish actress and A Princess for Christmas co-star Katie McGrath.[5][6][7]

Other work

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In 2013, Salt co-created, with chef Raymond Blanc, an animated children's cooking app, called Henri Le Worm, about a cast of insects, voiced by actor Simon Pegg. The app is designed to inspire children to discover nature in Henri’s magical “Forest of Plenty”.[8]

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes / Refs
2005 Beneath Still Waters Clara Borgia [9][10]
2006 The TV Set Sarah [11]
2007 Beowulf Estrith [1][11][10]
2009 Deep in the Valley Tracy Film
2010 Below the Beltway Hope B. Film
Ivory Nadia Film
2015 The Hoarder Sarah [12]
How to Grow Your Own Alex Film
2016 The Chamber Edwards (Red) [1][10]
Blood and Glory Katherine Sterndale [1][10]
2019 Cordelia Regan Short
2021 Everybody's Talking About Jamie Cheryl New [5][6][7]

Television

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Year Title Role Notes / Refs
2001 The Whistle-Blower Sasha Tracey TV film [2]
2001 In a Land of Plenty Teenage Laura 2 episodes - 1.2 & 1.3 [2]
2002 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries Maggie Spence 1 episode - Missing Joseph [2][11]
2003 The Bill Sarah Morgan 1 episode - 107 - Rose-Coloured Glasses
2005 Entourage Waitress 1 episode Season 2 - Bat Mitzvah [1]
2002–05 Born and Bred Helen Gilder 20 episodes [2][11][10]
2006 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Eve Girard 1 episode - Kiss Kiss, Bye Bye [1][11]
2006–07 Wildfire Gillian Parsons 13 episodes [1][11][10]
2008 Perchance to Dream Video short
2009 The Tudors Lady Ursula Misseldon 5 episodes [1][11]
2010 Agatha Christie's Marple Virginia 1 episode - The Secret of Chimneys [1][11]
2011 A Princess for Christmas Lady Arabella Marchand du Belmont TV film [11][3][10]
2011 Death in Paradise Lisa Watson 1 episode - series 1 - Wicked Wedding Night [11]
2011–12 Bedlam Kate Bettany 7 episodes [1][11][10]
2015 The Musketeers Marguerite 8 episodes [4]
2011–13, 2017–18 Casualty Sam Nicholls 119 episodes [1][11]
2019 Pandora Norris 1 episode - I Shall Be Released

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Charlotte Salt (born 12 August 1985) is an actress recognized for her versatile performances in British and American television series and films. Born in , , , she began her acting career in the early 2000s with guest appearances in dramas such as The Whistle-Blower and . Her breakthrough came with recurring roles in popular series, establishing her as a prominent figure in UK television. Salt gained widespread attention for her portrayal of paramedic Sam Nicholls in the long-running medical drama Casualty from 2011 to 2013 and 2017 to 2018, where she appeared in 119 episodes. She followed this with the lead role of Kate Bettany in the supernatural thriller series Bedlam (2011–2012), showcasing her ability to handle intense psychological narratives. Other notable television credits include Marguerite in The Musketeers (2014), Lady Ursula Misseldon in The Tudors (2009), and Gillian Parsons in the American series Wildfire (2006–2007). More recently, she appeared as Cheryl in the musical film Everybody's Talking About Jamie (2021) and as Norris in an episode of Pandora (2019). In film, Salt debuted prominently as Estrith in the animated epic (2007), voicing a character in the Robert Zemeckis-directed production. She has since starred in thrillers like The Chamber (2016) as Edwards and The Hoarder (2015) as Sarah, alongside romantic comedies such as (2011). Her work spans genres, from historical dramas to horror, highlighting her range as an actress. She trained at the Academy of Live and Recorded Arts (ALRA) and continues to be active in the industry, with a career marked by steady contributions to both stage and screen.

Early life and education

Family and upbringing

Charlotte Salt was born on 12 August 1985 in , , . She grew up in the local community. Salt has a younger sister, Abbie Salt, born in 1989, who followed a similar path into acting, appearing in productions such as Hangar 10 (2014). The siblings shared an upbringing in the region.

Schooling and early interests

Charlotte Salt attended in , , where she received formal training in acting and theater. This education provided her with foundational skills in performance and , aligning with the college's offerings in programs. She later trained at the Academy of Live and Recorded Arts (ALRA). During her school years, Salt developed a strong passion for the , participating in local theater productions that honed her dramatic abilities. A notable early involvement was her appearance as Nancy in at the Stoke on Trent Repertory Theatre, an experience that underscored her budding interest in character-driven roles. Complementing her academic pursuits, Salt's avocational interests—such as working out, dancing, painting, reading, music, , travel, and helping charities—supported her physical and creative preparation for . These activities fostered and versatility, essential for the demands of . Salt transitioned from endeavors to initial professional opportunities in the field.

Acting career

Early roles and breakthrough

Charlotte Salt began her acting career in 2001 with minor roles in British television. Her professional debut came in the BBC miniseries In a Land of Plenty, where she portrayed Teenage Laura across two episodes. That same year, she appeared as Sasha Tracey in the television film The Whistle-Blower. These early credits marked her entry into the industry while she was still a teenager, building on her training at Newcastle-under-Lyme College. In 2002, Salt secured a recurring role as Helen Gilder, the eldest daughter in the Gilder family, on the period drama , appearing in 18 episodes through 2005. This role provided her with consistent exposure in British television, portraying a character navigating family dynamics in a 1950s village setting. She interspersed these appearances with guest spots, including Maggie Spence in an episode of that year and Sarah Morgan in in 2003. By 2005, Salt ventured into film with the role of Clara Borgia in the horror movie Beneath Still Waters, a Spanish-British production directed by . Salt's breakthrough arrived in 2006 with her first substantial recurring role in American television, playing Gillian Parsons on the ABC Family series for 13 episodes across 2006 and 2007. As the sophisticated British love interest to the protagonist, this part represented her initial significant crossover into U.S. productions, following a brief as a waitress on Entourage in 2005. The role highlighted her versatility and helped establish her presence beyond minor British TV parts, leading to further opportunities like her guest turn as Lady Ursula Misseldon on in 2009.

Television work

Salt first gained significant attention in television with her portrayal of Lady Ursula Misseldon, a to Queen Jane Seymour, in the historical series in 2009, appearing in five episodes during the third season. This role bridged her early career to more prominent opportunities in British television. In 2011, she played Lady Arabella Marchand du Belmont, a sophisticated aristocrat, in the television film , a romantic holiday story set in European royalty. That same year, Salt starred as Kate Bettany in the supernatural horror series Bedlam, a production spanning 2011 to 2012, where she appeared across both seasons as the privileged daughter of the building's developer, entangled in the hauntings of a former asylum converted into apartments. Her performance highlighted her ability to convey vulnerability amid paranormal threats. Salt's most extensive television commitment was as in the medical drama Casualty, a role she originated in 2011 and reprised intermittently until 2018, accumulating 119 episodes over two stints from 2011–2013 and 2017–2018. Introduced as a confident specialist registrar with a background as an army medic in , Nicholls navigated high-stakes scenarios, personal traumas including PTSD, and a marriage to colleague ; her character's arc culminated in a tragic death from injuries sustained in an ambulance crash during Series 33, Episode 1094, marking a dramatic exit that impacted ongoing storylines. In 2015, Salt portrayed Marguerite, the governess to the Dauphin and secret lover of musketeer , in eight episodes of the adventure series during its second season, contributing to intricate court intrigues and romantic tensions in 17th-century . She later guest-starred as Norris, a involved in a bio-experiment gone wrong, in the 2019 episode "I Shall Be Released" of the American sci-fi series on . These roles underscore Salt's versatility, spanning medical dramas like Casualty, historical epics such as and , and supernatural narratives in Bedlam, allowing her to explore diverse genres from intense realism to period fantasy.

Film roles

Charlotte Salt began her film career with supporting roles in early 2000s productions, marking her entry into international cinema. In 2005, she portrayed Clara Borgia in Beneath Still Waters, a horror thriller directed by and co-produced by and the , where her character is the daughter of a uncovering secrets in a flooded village. This role highlighted her ability to convey vulnerability amid tension in a multilingual ensemble cast. Her involvement in animated features followed soon after, showcasing her versatility in . In 2007, Salt lent her voice to Estrith, a minor character in Robert Zemeckis's motion-capture epic , a U.S.-U.K. co-production based on the poem, where she contributed to the film's mythological world-building alongside stars like and . This performance, though brief, demonstrated her skill in bringing to life through audio alone. In 2015, Salt starred as Sarah in the psychological horror film The Hoarder, directed by Matt Winn, portraying a drawn into a dangerous encounter with a manipulative stranger in an isolated house. Transitioning into mid-career projects, Salt took on more prominent supporting parts in genre films during the . In 2016, she played Edwards (also known as ), a covert operative leading a high-stakes underwater mission, in The Chamber, a claustrophobic sci-fi thriller directed by Ben Parker with U.K. and Swedish elements, emphasizing her command in action-oriented sequences. That same year, she starred as Katherine Sterndale in Blood and Glory (original title Modder en Bloed), a South African co-produced internationally and inspired by Boer events, where her character advocates for prisoners in a concentration camp, adding emotional depth to the narrative of resistance and humanity. In 2019, she appeared as Regan in the British horror film , directed by Adrian Shergold, depicting a troubled experiencing auditory hallucinations after a traumatic . These roles reflected a growing emphasis on character-driven intensity, building on her television prominence to secure diverse film opportunities. In later works, Salt continued to evolve toward nuanced ensemble contributions in contemporary stories. Her portrayal of Cheryl New in the 2021 musical comedy , directed by Jonathan Entwistle and adapted from the stage hit, depicted a supportive navigating dynamics with humor and warmth, contributing to the film's celebration of identity and . This performance underscored her shift toward roles with relational complexity in uplifting, character-focused narratives. Overall, Salt's illustrates a progression from ancillary parts in genre pieces to more integral, emotionally layered characters across international collaborations, enhancing her reputation for adaptability in cinema.

Personal life

Marriage and family

Charlotte Salt married on 31 July 2014 in . The couple, who met while co-starring on the Casualty, relocated from in to Peppard in shortly after their wedding to establish a more family-oriented lifestyle away from the city. Salt and Coleman welcomed their first child, a son named Leo, in March 2017. Their second son was born in late 2019. As of 2020, the family resided in , where they balanced parenting with professional pursuits; Coleman had transitioned from acting to a career in high-end catering, while Salt continued selective acting roles. During her time filming Casualty in , Salt commuted weekly to , prioritizing family weekends that included home-cooked meals prepared by Coleman, outings to local pubs or farmhouses, and visits with extended family to maintain a grounded routine amid her career demands. Together, they co-founded Naive Productions, allowing collaborative creative work that integrates their family life. Salt has a younger sister, Abbie Salt, who is also an actress.

Friendships and interests

Charlotte Salt shares a longstanding friendship with Irish actress , who highlighted Salt among her personal connections during early career interviews. They co-starred as rivals in the 2011 Hallmark film and together in the supernatural series Bedlam (2011), the latter of which was noted in connection with their friendship. The two have been described as close friends within entertainment circles. In her personal pursuits, Salt maintains an active interest in fitness, particularly working out, alongside creative hobbies such as dancing, , and engaging with and . She also enjoys as a way to unwind and explore new environments. These avocational activities reflect her commitment to a balanced lifestyle outside of demands. Salt has demonstrated a dedication to charitable causes, notably co-creating the 2020 online video series At Home with Santa, a production featuring festive storytelling to replace in-person Santa visits during the . Proceeds from episode sales supported youth communication charities, while full access was donated free to children's hospitals and hospices across the . Regarding work-life balance, Salt has discussed prioritizing recharge time amid her demanding schedule on shows like Casualty, often traveling to meet friends for relaxed lunches or outings, which help her transition back to early-morning filming. She values these non-professional connections for maintaining equilibrium in her career. In 2024, Salt publicly supported her sister Abbie during her wedding and subsequent battle with cancer.

Other ventures

Digital projects

In 2013, Charlotte Salt co-created the Henri Le Worm with Olivier Blanc, the son of renowned chef , marking a significant departure into production. The app, initially envisioned as a children's , evolved into an interactive title priced at £2.99, available on and . The concept centers on an educational cooking adventure for children aged 2 to 10, where users follow the titular worm and his insect friends in a walled as they search for a missing . It features animated storytelling, 10 simple recipes adapted from —such as and croquettes and cherry —along with games, , and facts about origins, bugs, and seasonal ingredients to foster appreciation for and healthy eating. Planned quarterly updates aligned with seasons ensured ongoing engagement. Salt played a key role in development, originating the character of —a beret-wearing, pot-bellied French worm—and contributing to the scripting and creative direction of the narrative and interactive elements. The app garnered positive reception for its innovative blend of fun and learning, with media outlets praising it as a cute and noteworthy addition to children's educational content. Described as award-winning, it has demonstrated lasting impact through integration into school curricula, such as at Charlton Manor Primary School, where it supports lessons in science, math, cooking, and , and inspired community gardens to promote hands-on food .

Voice and collaborative work

Charlotte Salt provided the voice for the character Estrith, a minor role in the 2007 animated fantasy film , directed by and featuring motion-capture animation. Her performance contributed to the ensemble of supporting voices in the epic, which drew from the poem and included prominent actors like and . This marked one of her early forays into within a major animated production. In 2015, Salt expanded her voice work into audio drama by voicing multiple characters—Sylvia Wimpole, Waveform, and Effy—in the ' Doctor Who audio story Criss-Cross, part of the monthly range featuring the . Written by Matt Fitton, the story explores themes of wartime code-breaking and temporal interference, with Salt's versatile portrayals supporting the narrative's ensemble cast alongside and .) This collaboration highlighted her ability to handle distinct accents and personas in a purely audio format. Salt's collaborative efforts extended to the 2013 children's app Henri Le Worm, which she co-created with Olivier Blanc, son of renowned chef , to promote healthy eating and gardening through interactive . The app features a cast of characters voiced by , whose humorous narration complements Blanc's simple, nutritious recipes designed for families. This project underscored Salt's involvement in ventures that integrate voice performance with educational content, fostering partnerships across entertainment and culinary expertise.

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