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Imogen Gay Poots (born June 1989) is an English actress. She played Tammy in the post-apocalyptic horror film 28 Weeks Later (2007), Linda Keith in the Jimi Hendrix biopic Jimi: All Is by My Side (2013), Debbie Raymond in the Paul Raymond biopic The Look of Love (2013), and Julia Maddon in the American action film Need for Speed (2014). Also in 2014, she portrayed Jess Crichton in A Long Way Down, alongside Pierce Brosnan and Aaron Paul. She appeared as Isabella "Izzy" Patterson in Peter Bogdanovich's She's Funny That Way. In 2016, she starred as Kelly Ann in the Showtime series Roadies. In 2019, she co-starred with Jesse Eisenberg in the films Vivarium and The Art of Self-Defense. In 2020, she played Laura in The Father (2020).
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Early life and education
[edit]Imogen Gay Poots was born in June 1989[1] at the Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital in Hammersmith, London, the daughter of Trevor Poots, a current affairs television producer from Belfast, and Fiona Goodall, a journalist and voluntary worker from Brighton.[2][3] She has an older brother.[4][5]
Raised in Chiswick, West London, Poots was privately educated, attending Bute House Preparatory School for Girls in Brook Green, Queen's Gate School in South Kensington, and Latymer Upper School in Hammersmith. While intending to become a veterinary surgeon, she began spending Saturdays at an improvisation workshop hosted by the Young Blood Theatre Company at the Riverside Studios in Hammersmith. She abandoned her original career aspiration after fainting at the sight of veterinary surgery during work experience.[2]
Attaining three A grades at A-level, she won a place at the Courtauld Institute of Art in 2008, but had it deferred for two years in order to pursue her acting career.[3][6]
Career
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Poots first appeared on-screen in a 2004 episode of Casualty and had a non-speaking role in 2006's V for Vendetta, but she was largely unknown when, at the age of 17, Juan Carlos Fresnadillo cast her in the horror film 28 Weeks Later, released in 2007. She then appeared in films such as Cracks (2009), Centurion (2010), and as the female lead in the 2011 remake of Fright Night alongside Anton Yelchin.[7][8][9][10] Although Poots has never formally trained as an actress, according to Giles Hattersley, she developed her acting skills through a practical apprenticeship that may have served her well, as she is "compellingly natural" in front of the camera.[6]
In 2011, she was chosen by fashion house Chloé to appear in a campaign for its eponymous fragrance shot by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin.[11] In 2012, she was selected to star in a Sofia Coppola-directed advertising campaign for a collaboration between fashion label Marni and high street retailer H&M.[12][13]
In 2012, Poots played the acrimonious young violinist Alexandra Gelbart opposite Catherine Keener and Philip Seymour Hoffman in A Late Quartet. In 2013, she appeared in Greetings from Tim Buckley, Filth, and The Look of Love, and portrayed Linda Keith in the Jimi Hendrix biopic Jimi: All Is by My Side, alongside André Benjamin as Hendrix.[14] In 2014, Poots starred in the romantic comedy That Awkward Moment and the action film Need for Speed, an adaptation of the video game series, and played Jess in the black comedy A Long Way Down. In 2015, she appeared opposite Owen Wilson in She's Funny That Way with Jennifer Aniston and Knight of Cups with Cate Blanchett,[15] has been cast in the adaptation of Jess Walter's novel Beautiful Ruins,[16] and reunited with Yelchin for Green Room. In 2016, she starred as Kelly Ann in the Showtime series Roadies.
In 2017, she played Honey in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, which was broadcast via National Theatre Live on 18 May 2017 from the Harold Pinter Theatre in the London West End. Also that year, Poots starred in the Amy Herzog play Belleville at the Donmar Warehouse opposite James Norton.[17]
In 2022, she began playing the role of the mysterious Autumn in the Prime Video science fiction neo-Western series Outer Range.
She played Lady Rose Dugdale, a wealthy and cultured member of the British upper class–turned–Provisional IRA member, in the 2023 film Baltimore.[18]
Personal life
[edit]Poots was engaged to actor James Norton, but they later ended their relationship after six years.[19]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| † | Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Casualty | Alice Thornton | Episode: "Love Bites" |
| 2008 | Miss Austen Regrets | Fanny Austen-Knight | TV movie |
| 2010 | Bouquet of Barbed Wire | Prue Sorenson | Main cast, miniseries |
| Christopher and His Kind | Jean Ross | TV movie | |
| 2016 | Roadies | Kelly Ann Mason | Main cast |
| 2020 | I Know This Much Is True | Joy Hanks | Main cast, miniseries |
| 2022–2024 | Outer Range | Autumn | Main cast |
Stage
[edit]| Year | Play | Role | Theatre | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? | Honey | Harold Pinter Theatre | [22] |
| Belleville | Abby | Donmar Warehouse | [23] |
Awards and nominations
[edit]References
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- ^ a b Mottram, James (10 December 2010). "Imogen Poots – A blooming English Rose". The Independent. Archived from the original on 15 December 2013. Retrieved 13 November 2013.
- ^ a b Shields, Rachel (2 May 2010). "Imogen Poots: A bright young thing who won't suffer for her art". The Independent. Archived from the original on 7 November 2012. Retrieved 2 May 2010.
- ^ "Union Pack". Interview. March 2010. Archived from the original on 8 August 2013. Retrieved 10 December 2013.
- ^ Barker, Lynn (16 August 2011). ""Fright Night's" Leading Lady". Teen Hollywood. Archived from the original on 2 December 2013. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
- ^ a b Hattersley, Giles (11 September 2001). "She's got the look". The Sunday Times. Archived from the original on 13 November 2013. Retrieved 13 November 2013.
- ^ Clements, Pip (16 April 2010). "Imogen Poots: a starlet is born". London Evening Standard. Archived from the original on 18 October 2012. Retrieved 17 April 2010.
- ^ Power, Chris (29 April 2007). "Rising star". The Observer. Archived from the original on 13 November 2013. Retrieved 13 November 2013.
- ^ Newman, Sara (21 May 2007). "The 5-Minute Interview: Imogen Poots, Actress". The Independent. Archived from the original on 8 January 2008. Retrieved 13 November 2013.
- ^ Aftab, Kaleem (26 December 2009). "Talent 2010: The actress, Imogen Poots". The Independent. Archived from the original on 18 December 2013. Retrieved 13 November 2013.
- ^ Forrester, Sarah (27 May 2011). "Chloe's New Signings". Vogue. Archived from the original on 3 February 2012. Retrieved 18 July 2012.
- ^ Bergin, Olivia (30 January 2012). "Imogen Poots lands Marni for H&M campaign". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on 13 November 2013. Retrieved 13 November 2013.
- ^ Behind the scenes of the Marni at H&M commercial on YouTube
- ^ "All Is by My Side (2013)". IMDb.com. Archived from the original on 8 February 2021. Retrieved 27 September 2015.
- ^ Dang, Simon (12 June 2012). "Imogen Poots Spotted Shooting 'Knight Of Cups' With Christian Bale; Terrence Malick Meeting With Benicio Del Toro?". Indiewire. Archived from the original on 17 September 2013. Retrieved 10 December 2013.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (15 November 2013). "Imogen Poots to Star in Todd Field's 'Beautiful Ruins' (Exclusive)". Variety. Archived from the original on 14 December 2013. Retrieved 10 December 2013.
- ^ Cavendish, Dominic (15 December 2017). "Riveting and troubling insights on the frailty of human relationships – Belleville, Donmar Warehouse, review". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on 13 August 2018. Retrieved 13 August 2018.
- ^ Ide, Wendy (24 March 2024). "Baltimore review – Imogen Poots excels as British aristocrat turned IRA volunteer Rose Dugdale". The Observer. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
- ^ Edmonds, Lizzie (9 February 2024). "James Norton and Imogen Poots 'split' after six years together". The Standard. Archived from the original on 7 October 2024. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
- ^ Teneyro, Tatiana. "Kristen Stewart Directing First Film in Latvia Because She Needs "Radical Detachment" From Hollywood". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 21 June 2024. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (17 October 2025). "James Badge Dale, Matty Matheson & Imogen Poots Latest To Join A24's Fugitive Thriller 'October' from Jeremy Saulnier". Deadline. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
- ^ "Imogen Poots gets her claws into Woolf role". BBC News. 8 March 2017. Archived from the original on 24 June 2021.
- ^ "Belleville review – James Norton and Imogen Poots gleam amid Paris gloom". the Guardian. 15 December 2017. Archived from the original on 24 June 2021.
- ^ "British Independent Film Awards nominations list 2007". variety.com. 23 October 2007. Archived from the original on 17 May 2022. Retrieved 12 September 2022.
- ^ Thompson, Anne (10 January 2011). "Alliance of Women Film Journalists Awards Favor Kids Are All Right, Social Network". IndieWire. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
- ^ admin (29 August 2012). "Hamptons Film Festival & Variety Present: 2012 Breakthrough Performers". Hamptons International Film Festival. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
- ^ Kilday, Gregg (7 October 2012). "'Silver Linings Playbook' Wins Audience Award at Hamptons Film Fest". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
- ^ "Imogen Poots on Beethoven: Live From the Red Carpet". www.sfcv.org. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
- ^ Kemp, Stuart (8 December 2013). "'Metro Manila' Wins Big at British Independent Film Awards". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved 5 October 2021.
- ^ "Imogen Poots Awards". imdb.com (Index source only). Retrieved 3 January 2021.
- ^ "The Stage Nominees and winners 2017". thestage.co.uk. 22 September 2022. Archived from the original on 29 September 2022. Retrieved 30 September 2022.
- ^ "Nominees announced for the 18th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards". whatsonstage.com. 1 December 2017. Archived from the original on 9 December 2021. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
- ^ "Olivier awards 2018: complete list of nominations". The Guardian. 6 March 2018. Archived from the original on 5 April 2018. Retrieved 4 February 2019.
- ^ "Siteges - 52ed. Festival Internacional de Catalunya 2019 - List of winners". sitgesfilmfestival.com. 2019. Archived from the original on 8 December 2021. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
- ^ Gardner, Chris (27 October 2025). "'The Chronology of Water' Star Imogen Poots to Receive Denver Film's Excellence in Acting Award". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
- ^ Ntim, Zac (2 February 2026). "Girls On Film Awards: Chloé Zhao Wins Best Director & Jessie Buckley Takes Best Performance In A Leading Role For 'Hamnet'". Deadline. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
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Early life and education
Family and childhood
Imogen Poots was born on 3 June 1989 in Hammersmith, London, to father Trevor Poots, a television producer born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, known for his work in current affairs with the BBC and alongside Sir David Frost, and mother Fiona Goodall, an English-born journalist of English and Scottish ancestry.[16][17][18][6] She has an older brother, Alex, who works as a writer.[17] Poots was raised in Chiswick, a leafy suburb of West London, within a middle-class household shaped by her parents' media professions, which provided early exposure to creative fields like television production and journalism.[17][19] This environment nurtured an appreciation for storytelling and the arts, with family life centered in the vibrant, affluent west London community.[17] During her early school years, Poots developed an initial interest in veterinary science, aspiring to work with animals before a work experience placement involving surgery led her to reconsider the path.[20][15]Schooling and career decision
Imogen Poots was educated at several prestigious schools in London, beginning with Bute House Preparatory School for Girls in Brook Green, followed by Queen's Gate School in South Kensington, and completing her secondary education at Latymer Upper School in Hammersmith.[21] She demonstrated strong academic aptitude throughout her schooling, achieving three A grades at A-level.[20] At age 14, Poots undertook a work placement at a veterinary surgery, where she fainted upon witnessing a procedure to remove gall-bladder stones from a cat, leading her to abandon aspirations in science and veterinary medicine.[20] This experience prompted a shift toward the performing arts; that same year, she enrolled in an improvisation workshop and began attending Saturday classes at the Young Blood Theatre Company, where she developed a passion for acting.[15] She also participated in school plays, though she later missed a role as Puck in A Midsummer Night's Dream due to emerging professional commitments.[21] In 2008, Poots secured acceptance to the Courtauld Institute of Art to study art history but deferred her enrollment for two years to focus on acting opportunities, ultimately deciding against formal drama training or immediate university attendance in favor of on-the-job experience.[20][21] She later reflected that once she began acting, "I loved it so much... It seemed crazy to just dismiss something like that."[20]Career
Early career (2004–2009)
Poots made her television debut at the age of 15 in the BBC medical drama Casualty, portraying Alice Thornton in the 2004 episode "Love Bites," where she played a young patient navigating a personal crisis.[22] This early role marked her entry into professional acting, following amateur theater experiences during her school years.[18] She transitioned to film with minor parts, including a small credited role as the young version of Valerie Page in the dystopian thriller V for Vendetta (2005), directed by James McTeigue.[23] Poots achieved her breakthrough with the role of Tammy Harris, the resilient teenage daughter of survivors in the post-apocalyptic horror sequel 28 Weeks Later (2007), directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo.[24] This marked her first lead in a major studio production, with the film earning positive reviews for its visceral action sequences, tense atmosphere, and effective expansion of the rage virus lore from the original 28 Days Later, grossing over $64 million worldwide. Critics highlighted Poots' performance for conveying vulnerability and determination, particularly in scenes depicting familial betrayal and survival instincts, helping to anchor the film's emotional core amid its relentless pace.[25] Filming proved challenging for the then-17-year-old actress, involving intense physical demands during chase sequences and the psychological strain of embodying terror in a high-budget production with practical effects simulating infected outbreaks.[26] That same year, she played Fanny Knight, the inquisitive niece seeking romantic advice from Jane Austen, in the BBC biographical drama Miss Austen Regrets, opposite Olivia Williams; the production was lauded for its intimate exploration of Austen's later life and received a 70% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes for its sharp script and period authenticity.[27] The visibility from 28 Weeks Later prompted Poots to relocate to Los Angeles shortly after, around age 18, to access broader Hollywood opportunities, though she maintained ties to UK projects.[15][28] This move facilitated her shift from supporting roles to more prominent international work by the end of the decade.2010s
Poots gained further prominence in the early 2010s through a series of supporting roles in genre and period films, expanding beyond her horror debut in 28 Weeks Later. In 2011, she portrayed Amy, the girlfriend of the protagonist in the vampire remake Fright Night, directed by Craig Gillespie, where her character becomes entangled in a supernatural threat alongside Anton Yelchin and Colin Farrell.[29] That same year, Poots appeared as the elegant but scheming Blanche Ingram in the gothic romance Jane Eyre, directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga, opposite Mia Wasikowska and Michael Fassbender, embodying the socialite rival to the titular heroine. By 2013, Poots took on more mature roles in British productions, including Debbie Raymond, the troubled daughter of a strip club impresario, in Michael Winterbottom's biopic The Look of Love, starring Steve Coogan as Paul Raymond; her performance earned a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the British Independent Film Awards.[30] In 2014, she transitioned to mainstream American action with the role of Julia Maddon, a sharp-witted car broker and love interest to Aaron Paul's street racer, in the high-octane adaptation Need for Speed, based on the video game franchise and directed by Scott Waugh.[31] Poots' versatility shone in 2015's indie thriller Green Room, directed by Jeremy Saulnier, where she played Amber, a resilient punk-rock fan who allies with a besieged band against neo-Nazi assailants in a remote venue; the film received widespread critical praise for its tense atmosphere and ensemble, including Poots' grounded portrayal amid the violence.[32] On television, she led as Kelly Ann, an ambitious production assistant navigating the chaos of a rock band's tour, in Cameron Crowe's 2016 Showtime series Roadies, co-starring Luke Wilson and Carla Gugino, which explored the behind-the-scenes world of live music.[33] Marking her entry into stage work, Poots made her West End debut in 2017 as the fragile, pill-dependent Honey in Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, directed by James Macdonald at the Harold Pinter Theatre, alongside Imelda Staunton and Conleth Hill; critics lauded her depiction of the character's emotional unraveling.[34] Later that year, she starred as Abby, a stressed American expat in Paris, in the UK premiere of Amy Herzog's Belleville at the Donmar Warehouse, opposite James Norton, highlighting themes of cultural displacement and marital strain under Michael Longhurst's direction.[35] The decade culminated in Poots' shift toward character-driven indie projects, including her co-lead as Gemma, a teacher trapped in a surreal suburban nightmare with Jesse Eisenberg, in the 2019 sci-fi horror Vivarium, directed by Lorcan Finnegan; the film drew acclaim for its allegorical take on domesticity and Poots' portrayal of escalating desperation.[2] Her selections increasingly favored international collaborations and dramatic depth, reflecting a deliberate pivot to roles emphasizing psychological complexity over commercial blockbusters.2020s
In the early 2020s, Imogen Poots continued to build her reputation through complex dramatic roles in both film and television. She portrayed Laura, the compassionate caregiver navigating a family's emotional turmoil, in Florian Zeller's The Father (2020), a psychological drama that earned widespread acclaim for its intimate exploration of dementia.[36] Her performance alongside Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Colman highlighted her ability to convey quiet intensity and empathy in high-stakes emotional scenes. Poots expanded into streaming television with the lead role of Autumn Rivers in the Prime Video series Outer Range (2022–2024), a neo-Western mystery blending sci-fi elements with family drama.[37] As the enigmatic drifter who integrates into a Wyoming ranching family amid supernatural occurrences, she delivered a layered portrayal of a character grappling with identity and cosmic uncertainty across two seasons.[1] The series' mix of thriller and existential themes showcased her versatility in genre-bending narratives.[38] By 2023, Poots took on a biographical lead in Baltimore (also known as Rose's War), directed by Christine Molloy and Joe Lawlor, where she embodied Rose Dugdale, the British heiress who rejected privilege to join the IRA.[39] Her depiction of Dugdale's radical transformation—from socialite to revolutionary activist during a daring art heist—earned praise for capturing the character's fierce ideological conviction and internal conflict.[40] The film underscored Poots' skill in historical dramas rooted in real-life rebellion.[41] The year 2025 marked a prolific period for Poots, with multiple high-profile releases affirming her status as a leading indie and streaming talent. In Kristen Stewart's directorial debut, The Chronology of Water, she starred as Lidia Yuknavitch, a swimmer confronting childhood trauma, abuse, and self-reinvention in this adaptation of the memoir.[42] Poots' raw, physically demanding performance was lauded for its emotional depth and vulnerability, earning her the Excellence in Acting Award at the 48th Denver Film Festival.[43] The film premiered at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival in the Un Certain Regard section, highlighting her collaboration with Stewart on themes of personal reckoning.[14] Poots explored romantic dynamics in the Apple TV+ sci-fi romance All of You (2025), co-starring Brett Goldstein as lifelong friends whose bond is tested by a soulmate-matching technology.[44] Playing Laura, she brought nuance to the role's shift from platonic comfort to unspoken longing, reflecting broader industry trends toward introspective love stories in a digital age.[45] In interviews, she discussed how such roles allow for authentic explorations of modern relationships, contrasting earlier action-oriented parts.[46] Further diversifying her portfolio, Poots appeared as Thea Elvsted in Nia DaCosta's psychological thriller Hedda (2025), a contemporary adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's Hedda Gabler starring Tessa Thompson.[47] Her portrayal of the confidante entangled in a web of manipulation and desire added tension to the film's examination of power and entrapment.[48] The project premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, emphasizing her draw in prestige adaptations.[49] As of November 2025, Poots was in production on October, a fugitive thriller directed by Jeremy Saulnier for A24, reuniting her with the Green Room filmmaker in an ensemble cast led by Jodie Comer.[50] In recent interviews, she addressed industry challenges, including dismissive attitudes toward actors' input—recalling a director labeling her "attitude problem" for questioning a "silly" idea—and the value of collaborative directing experiences like Stewart's, which foster creative trust amid streaming's demands.[51] These reflections positioned her as a vocal advocate for equitable sets while solidifying her evolution into mature, multifaceted roles.[52]Personal life
Relationships
Imogen Poots has maintained a low profile regarding her personal relationships, with limited public details available about her early dating history. Her most notable partnership was with fellow actor James Norton, whom she met in 2017 while co-starring in the West End production of the play Belleville. The couple began dating in late 2017 and shared a six-year relationship marked by mutual support in their acting careers, including joint public appearances at events such as film premieres and theater openings.[53] They became engaged in 2022, with Norton proposing during a private moment, though the couple kept the details intimate amid growing media attention.[54] The relationship ended in late 2023, with the split publicly confirmed in early 2024 after the pair had reportedly grown apart due to demanding professional schedules.[55] In 2025 interviews, both reflected on the breakup's emotional toll and the challenges of public scrutiny. Norton, speaking at Glastonbury Festival in June 2025, described the period as one of "monumental change" that contributed to personal struggles, including panic attacks linked to a demanding stage role, and hinted that the decision to part was not entirely his own.[56] Poots addressed the split in a September 2025 interview, emphasizing the intrusive nature of paparazzi during their engagement, recounting experiences of being trailed by photographers in New York, and underscoring her commitment to privacy by stating, "No one on the outside sees what you share." She highlighted the breakup as a catalyst for personal growth, focusing on maintaining boundaries in her private life post-separation.[57]Residence and lifestyle
Imogen Poots relocated to New York City in her late teens, around 2008, initially for acting opportunities, and has since established her primary residence in Brooklyn. She maintains strong ties to the United Kingdom, frequently returning to London for family and work, and has described England as "always home" despite her long-term US base. As of 2025, she divides time between her Brooklyn apartment and temporary stays with friends during promotional tours, such as a recent visit to London.[17][51] Poots leads an independent, creatively oriented urban lifestyle centered on New York's indie arts scene, where she participates in life-drawing classes most evenings in uptown Manhattan or Chinatown. She rarely frequents nightlife, preferring low-key evenings eating at friends' homes or listening to jazz at venues like The Village Vanguard and Little Branch. In a 2025 interview, she reflected on balancing her demanding career with personal growth, viewing phases of self-discovery—such as experimenting with habits like smoking or restrictive eating in one's youth—as valid "rites of passage" while emphasizing adaptability in her nomadic professional life. Her daily style is casual and unpretentious, often featuring high-waisted jeans, simple T-shirts, and sneakers sourced from flea markets.[17][51] Among her non-romantic social connections, Poots shares close platonic bonds with fellow actors in the indie film community, including Lili Taylor, who lives nearby in Brooklyn, and Kristen Stewart, whom she describes as "like a sister" following their collaboration on Stewart's directorial debut. She also maintains friendships with individuals outside the industry, such as Sussex-based florist Milli Proust, and honors long-term ties, like her tattoo commemorating the late Anton Yelchin. Poots' interests reflect her artistic background; she deferred a place to study art history at the Courtauld Institute to pursue acting and remains a keen artist, sharing life-drawing sketches on Instagram under the handle @misery_pocket. She has expressed a passion for cinema, citing influences like Terrence Malick and Peter Bogdanovich, and enjoys nostalgic UK music such as Oasis, which evokes her roots during travels. In reflecting on Hollywood's eccentricities, Poots has critiqued the industry as "an industry of absolute Looney Tunes parading as if they’re normal," highlighting her preference for authentic, meaningful relationships over performative networking.[17][51]Filmography
Film
Imogen Poots has appeared in over 30 feature films since her debut, showcasing her versatility across genres such as horror, drama, thriller, action, and comedy.[58] Her roles range from supporting parts in major blockbusters to leading performances in independent films, often highlighting her ability to portray complex, resilient characters.[59]| Year | Title | Role | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | V for Vendetta | Young Valerie | James McTeigue | Brief but pivotal non-speaking role as the author of a diary that inspires the film's protagonist in this dystopian action thriller.[60] |
| 2007 | 28 Weeks Later | Tammy | Juan Carlos Fresnadillo | Lead role as a teenager whose immunity drives the plot in this horror sequel to 28 Days Later.[61] |
| 2008 | Me and Orson Welles | Lorelei Lathrop | Richard Linklater | Supporting role as an aspiring actress in this period drama about a high school student's involvement in a 1937 theater production. |
| 2010 | Solitary Man | Ally | Brian Koppelman, David Levien | Minor role as a college student in this dramedy exploring a man's personal and professional downfall. |
| 2010 | Centurion | Arianne | Neil Marshall | Supporting role as a Pictish warrior princess aiding Roman soldiers in this historical action film set in ancient Britain. |
| 2010 | Chatroom | Emily | Hideo Nakata | Lead role in this psychological thriller about teenagers manipulated in an online chatroom. |
| 2011 | Fright Night | Amy | Craig Gillespie | Lead role as a high school girl targeted by a vampire neighbor in this horror remake. |
| 2011 | Jane Eyre | Blanche Ingram | Cary Joji Fukunaga | Supporting role as the socialite rival to the protagonist in this gothic romance adaptation. |
| 2012 | A Late Quartet | Alexandra Gelbart | Yaron Zilberman | Lead role as a cellist navigating family and ensemble tensions in this drama about a string quartet. |
| 2012 | Greetings from Tim Buckley | Allie | Daniel Algrant | Supporting role as a woman linked to the folk singer in this biopic of Jeff Buckley's early life. |
| 2013 | The Look of Love | Debbie Raymond | Michael Winterbottom | Supporting role as the daughter of a strip club owner in this biographical comedy-drama. |
| 2013 | Filth | Carly | Jon S. Baird | Supporting role as a young woman entangled with a corrupt detective in this dark comedy-thriller. |
| 2013 | Jimi: All Is by My Side | Linda Keith | John Ridley | Lead role as the girlfriend of Jimi Hendrix in this rock biopic focusing on his early career. |
| 2014 | That Awkward Moment | Ellie | Tom Gormican | Lead role in this romantic comedy about friends navigating relationships. |
| 2014 | Need for Speed | Julia | Scott Waugh | Lead role as the love interest in this action film based on the video game franchise. |
| 2014 | A Long Way Down | Jess | Pascal Chaumeil | Ensemble lead as a troubled teenager in this dark comedy about four strangers contemplating suicide. |
| 2014 | She's Funny That Way | Jane | Peter Bogdanovich | Supporting role in this screwball comedy about a playwright's entangled affairs. |
| 2015 | Green Room | Amber | Jeremy Saulnier | Lead role as a punk singer surviving a neo-Nazi attack in this tense horror-thriller. |
| 2015 | Knight of Cups | Della | Terrence Malick | Supporting role as one of several muses in this experimental drama about Hollywood excess. |
| 2016 | Frank & Lola | Lola | Matthew Ross | Lead role as a mysterious woman in this noirish romantic thriller. |
| 2017 | I Kill Giants | Karen | Anders Walter | Supporting role as a school counselor in this fantasy drama about a girl's imaginary world. |
| 2017 | Sweet Virginia | Lila | Jamie M. Dagg | Lead role as a woman caught in a web of violence in this neo-Western thriller. |
| 2018 | Age Out | Joan | Deb Hagan | Lead role as a foster youth seeking independence in this drama. |
| 2019 | The Art of Self-Defense | Anna | Riley Stearns | Supporting role in this dark comedy about a man joining a karate dojo. |
| 2019 | Black Christmas | Riley | Sophia Takal | Lead role in this slasher horror remake set on a college campus. |
| 2019 | Vivarium | Gemma | Lorcan Finnegan | Lead role as a woman trapped in a surreal suburban nightmare in this sci-fi horror. |
| 2020 | The Father | Laura | Florian Zeller | Supporting role as the daughter of a man with dementia in this psychological drama, earning critical acclaim. |
| 2021 | French Exit | Susan | Azazel Jacobs | Supporting role as a lawyer in this dark comedy about a socialite's downfall. |
| 2024 | Baltimore (aka Rose's War) | Rose Dugdale | Joe Lawlor, Christine Molloy | Lead role as the real-life art thief and IRA member in this biographical drama. |
| 2023 | The Teacher | Lisa | Farah Nabulsi | Supporting role as British social worker Lisa in this drama set in the West Bank. [62] |
| 2025 | All of You | Laura | William Bridges | Lead role as Laura in this romantic sci-fi drama, opposite Brett Goldstein.[63] |
| 2025 | Hedda | Thea Elvsted | Nia DaCosta | Supporting role in this adaptation of Ibsen's Hedda Gabler.[64] |
| 2025 | The Chronology of Water | Lidia Yuknavitch | Kristen Stewart | Lead role as the memoir's author in this biographical drama based on the book. |
| 2026 | October (TBA) | TBA | Jeremy Saulnier | Reuniting with her Green Room director in this A24 fugitive thriller; role details pending.[50] |