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Emily Head (born 15 December 1988) is an English actress. Her breakout role was as Carli D'Amato in E4's sitcom The Inbetweeners, and she later played Rebecca White in ITV soap opera Emmerdale and Colette Andrews in BBC drama The Syndicate.
Key Information
Early life
[edit]Head is the elder daughter of actor Anthony Head.[1] She attended the BRIT School in Croydon, where she completed a BTEC course in acting and was a schoolmate of singers Katy B and Adele.
Career
[edit]Head played a supporting role as Carli D'Amato in E4's sitcom The Inbetweeners from 2008 to 2010 and appeared in the follow-up 2011 film The Inbetweeners Movie.[2] She also appeared in an episode of M.I. High, in which she played an evil mastermind involved in a bank scam.[3]
In 2011, she appeared alongside Coronation Street star Craig Gazey in Jason Hall's play Third Floor.[4] In December 2011, she played Melissa Milcote in the Bristol Old Vic production of Helen Edmundson's Coram Boy at the Colston Hall in Bristol.[5]
In 2013, it was announced she would be appearing in the Bravo drama Rita, playing the title character's daughter.[6][7] In 2014, she played Angela "Ange" in an in-the-round production of Abigail's Party at Leicester's Curve.[8][9]
Emmerdale
[edit]In September 2016, it was announced that Head would be joining the cast of the ITV soap opera Emmerdale, playing the role of Rebecca White.[10] Rebecca is the daughter of Lawrence White (John Bowe), half-sister of Chrissie White (Louise Marwood) and aunt of Lachlan White (Thomas Atkinson). Head made her first appearance as Rebecca on 11 October 2016. Head's character left Emmerdale in the episode broadcast on 2 November 2018.[11]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Trial & Retribution: The Lovers | Natalie Franke | 1 episode | [12] |
| 2007 | Doc Martin | Poppy, "Movement" | [13] | |
| 2008 | The Invisibles | Grace Riley | Supporting role | [14][15] |
| 2008–2010 | The Inbetweeners | Carli D'Amato | Main role; 11 episodes | [16][17] |
| 2010 | MI High | Bre (Waitress) | 1 episode | [18] |
| Doctors | Liz Wates | [19] | ||
| 2011 | The Inbetweeners Movie | Carli D'Amato | Film | [20][21] |
| My Piece of the Pie | Baby-sitter Londres | [22] | ||
| William & Catherine: A Royal Romance | Cynthia | Hallmark movie | [23] | |
| 2012 | Robot Chicken | Mary Poppins / Wife | Voice role; 1 episode | [24] |
| 2015 | Doctors | Paula Dowling | 1 episode | [25] |
| 2016–2018 | Emmerdale | Rebecca White | Regular role; 280 episodes | [26] |
| 2019 | The Inbetweeners: Fwends Reunited | Herself | 1 episode (special) | [27] |
| 2020 | Life | Julia | 1 episode | [28] |
| 2021 | The Syndicate | Colette Andrews | Main role | [29] |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 22nd National Television Awards | Newcomer | Nominated | [30] |
| 2017 | Inside Soap Awards | Best Newcomer | Nominated | [31] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Anthony Head: 'I didn't go down that well with my brother'". the Guardian. 9 September 2016.
- ^ "The Official Emily Head Site". Archived from the original on 9 May 2008.
- ^ "Emily Head | United Agents". www.unitedagents.co.uk. Retrieved 19 June 2019.
- ^ Masters, Tim (4 October 2011). "Corrie star Craig Gazey heads for Third Floor". BBC. Retrieved 17 December 2013.
- ^ "Bristol Old Vic Theatre". Bristol Old Vic. 31 May 2018.
- ^ Eames, Tom (17 June 2013). "'Inbetweeners' star Emily Head joins US drama 'Rita'". Digital Spy. Retrieved 17 December 2013.
- ^ "Emily Head aiming to crack America". TV Guide (UK). 17 June 2013. Archived from the original on 21 June 2018. Retrieved 17 December 2013.
- ^ Donn, Rebecca (3 September 2014). "Cast announced for Abigail's Party at Leicester Curve | WhatsOnStage". www.whatsonstage.com. Retrieved 19 June 2019.
- ^ Leigh, Mike (17 October 2014). "Theatre review: Abigail's Party at Curve Theatre, Leicester". British Theatre Guide. Retrieved 19 June 2019.
- ^ "Emily Head joins Emmerdale to play Rebecca White". ITV Press Centre. Retrieved 19 June 2019.
- ^ Hughes, Johnathon (2 November 2018). "Rebecca exits with Ross – Emily Head leaves Emmerdale". Radio Times. Retrieved 19 June 2019.
- ^ "Emily Head - United Agents".
- ^ "Doc Martin - Series 3 - Episode 2". RadioTimes. Archived from the original on 28 June 2019. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
- ^ "BBC - Press Office - The Invisibles: Emily Head plays Grace Riley". www.bbc.co.uk. 22 April 2008.
- ^ "The Invisibles - Episode 2 of 6". BBC Online. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
- ^ "The Inbetweeners - S3 - Episode 1: The Fashion Show". Radio Times. Archived from the original on 28 June 2019. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
- ^ Genzlinger, Neil (27 January 2010). "TELEVISION REVIEW; Together, Misfits Find Their Ways To Get By". New York Times. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
- ^ Lewis, Rebecca (12 September 2016). "Inbetweeners star Emily Head joins Emmerdale as Chrissie White's sister Rebecca". Metro. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
- ^ "An Unexpected Arrival - Series 12 Episode 149 of 230". BBC Online. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
- ^ Palmer, Ben (2011). "The Inbetweeners Movie – review | cast and crew, movie star rating and where to watch film on TV and online". Radio Times. Archived from the original on 28 June 2019. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
- ^ Clarke, Donald (19 August 2011). "The Inbetweeners Movie". The Irish Times. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
- ^ Griffiths, Eleanor Bley (13 April 2021). "Meet the cast of The Syndicate season 4". Radio Times. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
- ^ Brown, Nancy (29 November 2022). "Whitstable Pearl on Acorn TV: Emily Head joins the cast as Mike's girlfriend Kat!". Entertainment Daily. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
- ^ "Robot Chicken: Season 6 Blu-ray Review - Page 1 of 2". www.dvdizzy.com. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
- ^ "Doctors, Series 17 - In the Midst of Life". BBC Online. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
- ^ Crawford, Sue (22 October 2016). "Actress Emily Head new role on Emmerdale: My dad was thrilled for me". Express.co.uk. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
- ^ ROSSEINSKY, KATIE (24 December 2018). "Inbetweeners Fwends Reunited: Everything you need to know". Evening Standard. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
- ^ Shillcock, Francesca (21 October 2020). "Did you spot this Inbetweeners star in BBC's Life?". Hello! Magazine. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
- ^ Pearce, Tilly (30 March 2021). "The Syndicate series 4: Start time, cast, and what happened in season 3?". Metro. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
- ^ Deene, Sarah (11 October 2016). "This is the BBC's last chance to bag an National Television Award for The Great British Bake Off/". Metro. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
- ^ Harp, Justin (22 August 2017). "Coronation Street, EastEnders, Emmerdale and Hollyoaks all make the Inside Soap Awards longlist". Digital Spy. Retrieved 21 August 2017.
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Emily Head
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Emily Head (born 15 December 1988) is an English actress and writer, best known for her role as Carli D'Amato in the E4 teen comedy series The Inbetweeners (2008–2010), as well as its film sequels The Inbetweeners Movie (2011) and The Inbetweeners 2 (2014).[1] Born in London to actor Anthony Head—famous for his roles in the Nescafé Gold Blend advertisements and as Giles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer—and his wife Sarah Fisher, she is the elder sister of actress Daisy Head.[2] Head trained in acting at the BRIT School in Croydon, where she earned a BTEC qualification alongside future musicians Katy B and Adele, before making her screen debut as a teenager in the 2005 episode of Trial & Retribution.[1]
Her breakthrough came with The Inbetweeners, where her portrayal of the self-absorbed Carli earned her widespread recognition in British comedy, followed by supporting roles in series such as M.I. High (2007), Doctors (2011), and the Norwegian drama Rita (2013).[3] From 2016 to 2018, Head starred as Rebecca White in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale, appearing in 280 episodes and featuring in major storylines involving family drama and crime.[1] She has also appeared in BBC productions like The Syndicate (2021) as Colette and maintained an active stage career, with notable performances in Abigail's Party (2014) at the Curve Theatre in Leicester, Coram Boy (2011) at Bristol Old Vic, and An Inspector Calls on national tour.[2]
In recent years, Head has expanded into writing, debuting with the psychological thriller play The System, produced by Original Theatre and streamed live from the New Wolsey Theatre in a single-camera format.[4] Based between Suffolk and London, she continues to balance acting and writing while remaining connected to her early collaborators, including The Inbetweeners cast members.[3]
Early life
Family background
Emily Rose Head was born on 15 December 1988 in Fulham, London, England.[1] Her father, Anthony Head, is an actor best known for his role as Rupert Giles in the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.[5] Her mother is Sarah Fisher.[6] Head has a younger sister, Daisy Head, born in 1991, who is likewise an actress recognized for her roles in the series Guilt and Harlots.[7] On her father's side, Head's grandmother was Helen Shingler, a prominent actress in film and television during the mid-20th century, known for roles in works such as The Man Within (1947).[8] Her uncle, Murray Head, is an actor and singer notable for his performance in the musical Evita and the hit single "One Night in Bangkok."[9] Growing up in a family deeply embedded in the entertainment industry, Head was exposed to performing arts from an early age, with acting integrated into daily family life through storytelling and rehearsing lines around the dinner table.[10] By the age of three, she had already declared her intention to become an actress, influenced by observing her father's work, which made the profession seem accessible rather than unattainable.[10] This environment, shared with her sister, provided a supportive foundation steeped in creative routines and familial encouragement within the showbusiness world.[11]Education
Head began her performing arts training with dance lessons at the Dorothy Colebourne School of Dance in Bath, where she developed foundational skills in movement and expression during her early years. She later pursued formal acting education at the BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology in Croydon, completing a BTEC course in acting within the theatre strand.[1] There, she studied alongside notable schoolmates, including singer Katy B in her year and Adele, who was a year above her.[12] Head has described her time at the BRIT School as an "amazing" and "one of the best experiences" of her life, highlighting its intensive, practical approach to nurturing creative talents.[12] Head did not pursue a formal university degree, instead building her career foundation through this specialized performing arts training that equipped her with hands-on skills for entry into professional acting roles.[1]Career
Early roles
Emily Head began her professional acting career in television with a minor role as Natalie Franke, the daughter of a murder suspect, in the 2005 episode "The Lovers: Part 1" of the long-running crime anthology series Trial & Retribution, co-starring alongside her sister Daisy Head.[13] This debut came when she was around 17 years old and marked her entry into the competitive landscape of British TV dramas, where she portrayed a young character entangled in a family tragedy.[11] In 2007, Head appeared in a guest capacity as Poppy, a temporary surgery receptionist, in the third-season episode "Movement" of the ITV comedy-drama Doc Martin.[14] The role showcased her ability to handle comedic timing in a small but memorable part within the series' ensemble of quirky Cornish villagers, providing early exposure on a popular ongoing show.[15] Head's pre-breakthrough work continued into 2008 with her portrayal of Grace Riley, the devoted daughter of a retired criminal couple, in the BBC Four miniseries The Invisibles.[16] In this dark comedy, she navigated themes of family loyalty and hidden pasts, working opposite her father, Anthony Head, who played her on-screen father Maurice Riley—a real-life family collaboration that added a personal layer to her performance.[17] These initial guest spots and supporting roles in established series were typical entry points for emerging actors in British television, allowing Head to accumulate credits and audition experience amid the industry's emphasis on versatility across genres like crime, comedy, and drama.[18]The Inbetweeners
Emily Head was cast as Carli D'Amato in the E4 sitcom The Inbetweeners, which aired from 2008 to 2010 across three series.[18] Carli is depicted as a popular girl at school and the primary love interest of Simon Cooper, one of the main protagonists, whose unrequited crush drives much of the show's humor through exaggerated awkward teen interactions and social mishaps.[19] This role marked Head's breakout performance, propelling her from lesser-known guest appearances to widespread recognition in British comedy television.[18] Head reprised her role as Carli in the 2011 film adaptation, The Inbetweeners Movie, where the character continues to feature in the group's holiday escapades, maintaining the series' blend of cringe-worthy romance and youthful folly.[20] Reflecting on the part, Head has noted that playing Carli at age 18 provided invaluable early experience but led to lasting typecasting, with fans still approaching her about the character over a decade later.[21] She appeared as herself in the 2019 reunion special The Inbetweeners: Fwends Reunited, a tribute episode that highlighted the show's enduring appeal through cast interviews and behind-the-scenes anecdotes. The series' cultural impact stems from its raw portrayal of adolescent insecurities, with Carli's role amplifying themes of unattainable crushes and peer pressure that resonated with audiences, contributing to repeated airings on E4 and sustained fan discussions.[21] Head has expressed mixed feelings on potential revivals, arguing that reprising Carli in adulthood would undermine the show's authenticity as a snapshot of teenage life.[21]Emmerdale
Emily Head joined the cast of the ITV soap opera Emmerdale in 2016, taking on the role of Rebecca White, the free-spirited sister of Chrissie Sugden and daughter of the wealthy Lawrence White. Introduced dramatically via helicopter arrival shortly after the show's infamous 2015 helicopter crash storyline, Rebecca quickly became entangled in the White family dynamics at Home Farm, bringing tension through her independent nature and familial loyalties.[22][23] Throughout her tenure from October 2016 to November 2018, Head's character featured in several high-stakes arcs, including an illicit affair with Robert Sugden that resulted in Rebecca becoming pregnant with his son, Seb, amid explosive family confrontations with the Whites. Later storylines intensified with Rebecca's kidnapping and hostage ordeal by her murderous nephew Lachlan White, during which she suffered severe head trauma leading to memory loss and executive dysfunction. Her relationships evolved further, culminating in a romance with Ross Barton, marked by survival challenges like a car crash, before the pair fled the village for Liverpool with Seb in a bid for a trauma-free life. These plots highlighted Rebecca's resilience amid betrayal, violence, and recovery.[24][25][26] The demands of soap acting presented significant challenges for Head, who appeared in 280 episodes across her two-year run, requiring rapid script memorization and emotional intensity under tight production schedules. She described portraying Rebecca's brain injury storyline as particularly demanding, involving research into neurological effects and collaboration with experts to authentically depict symptoms like confusion and impaired decision-making. The hostage scenes, involving isolation and physical restraint, were emotionally draining but supported by a collaborative set environment.[27][25] Head departed Emmerdale in 2018 after two years, citing a desire to pursue new acting challenges and diversify beyond the soap format. This shift from her earlier comedic breakout in The Inbetweeners to serialized drama via Rebecca enhanced her profile in more serious roles, demonstrating her range in intense, character-driven narratives.[28][29]Later projects
Following her departure from Emmerdale in 2018, Emily Head transitioned to more diverse dramatic roles, drawing on her soap opera background to bring emotional depth to ensemble characters in contemporary British television. In 2021, she portrayed Colette Andrews, a resilient dog groomer from Newcastle, in the fourth series of Kay Mellor's BBC One drama The Syndicate, appearing in all six episodes as part of a lottery-winning kennel staff group navigating personal and communal upheavals.[30][31] That same year, Head expanded into writing and solo performance with The System, a psychological thriller she penned and starred in for Original Theatre Company, which explored themes of institutional failure through a one-woman show involving multiple roles and accents; the production was initially staged live at the New Wolsey Theatre before being adapted for on-demand streaming.[32][33] In 2022, Head took on the recurring supporting role of Kat Bergman, the girlfriend of detective Mike Weyman, in the second season of Acorn TV's crime drama Whitstable Pearl, appearing in five episodes as a character involved in grief counseling and romantic entanglements within the coastal mystery series.[34] In 2025, Head guest-starred as Phoebe Amiens in the episode "A Dark House" of the fifth series of BBC's Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators.[35] Post-2022, Head's on-screen appearances have been limited to guest spots and smaller roles, reflecting a selective approach amid broader industry challenges like production delays. As of November 2025, no major leading roles or new series have been confirmed for her, allowing focus on varied drama and ongoing writing pursuits.[36][18]Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Episodes/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Trial & Retribution | Natalie Franke | TV mini-series; 2 episodes ("The Lovers") |
| 2007 | Doc Martin | Poppy | TV series; 1 episode ("Movement")[37] |
| 2008 | The Invisibles | Grace Riley | TV mini-series; 2 episodes; guest appearance[38] |
| 2008–2010 | The Inbetweeners | Carli D'Amato | TV series; 18 episodes; series regular |
| 2010 | M.I. High | Brie | TV series; 1 episode ("Don't Cook Now"); guest appearance as villainous sous-chef[39] |
| 2010 | Doctors | Liz Wates | TV series; 1 episode ("An Unexpected Arrival"); guest appearance[40] |
| 2011 | William & Catherine: A Royal Romance | Cynthia | TV movie[41] |
| 2012 | Robot Chicken | Mary Poppins / Wife | TV series; 1 episode ("Crushed by a Steamroller on My 53rd Birthday"); voice role[42] |
| 2015 | Doctors | Paula Dowling | TV series; 1 episode; guest appearance |
| 2016–2018 | Emmerdale | Rebecca White | TV series; regular role; approximately 280 episodes[22] |
| 2020 | Life | Julia | TV mini-series; 1 episode; guest appearance[43] |
| 2021 | The Syndicate | Colette Andrews | TV mini-series; 6 episodes; main cast as dog groomer[18] |
| 2022 | Whitstable Pearl | Kat Bergman | TV series; 5 episodes (season 2); recurring role as Mike's girlfriend |
| 2025 | Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators | Phoebe Amiens | TV series; 1 episode ("A Dark House"); guest appearance[35] |
Film
Emily Head's feature film appearances include reprises of her role as Carli D'Amato from The Inbetweeners in its cinematic adaptations (2011, 2014), along with minor supporting roles, reflecting a career emphasis on episodic and serialized formats.[36]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | The Inbetweeners Movie | Carli D'Amato | Reprise from TV series |
| 2011 | My Piece of the Pie | Baby-sitter Londres | Minor supporting role |
| 2014 | The Inbetweeners 2 | Carli D'Amato | Reprise from TV series and first film |