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Ruby Stokes (born 4 September 2000) is an English actress. On television, she is known for her roles in Netflix series Lockwood & Co., the Paramount+ series The Burning Girls (both 2023), and the BBC One drama The Jetty (2024). She played Francesca in the first two seasons of the Netflix series Bridgerton (2020–2022). Her films include Una (2016), Rocks (2019), and A Banquet (2021). In 2023, she was named as one of Screen International Stars of Tomorrow.[1]
Key Information
Early life
[edit]Stokes is from Hackney, East London. She has two younger brothers Clement and Seth, who appeared in the ITV series Angela Black. She attended the BRIT School and took classes at the Young Actors Theatre Islington. She became a member of the London Youth Circus, part of the National Centre for Circus Arts.[2][3]
Career
[edit]Stokes began her career as a child actress with a handful of small television roles before making her feature film debut in the 2016 drama Una as a young version of Rooney Mara's character. She appeared in Sarah Gavron's film Rocks in 2019. The following year, she was cast as Francesca, the sixth Bridgerton child, in the 2020 Shondaland-produced Netflix period drama Bridgerton, a role she would play in the first two seasons before exiting due to scheduling conflicts.[4][5]
In 2021, Stokes voiced Kitty in the animated film Where is Anne Frank,[6] and played Isabelle in the horror film A Banquet.[7] It was announced in 2022 that Stokes would star as Lucy Carlyle in the Netflix adaptation of Lockwood & Co.[8] and as Florence "Flo" Brooks alongside Samantha Morton in the Paramount+ adaptation of The Burning Girls,[9] both released in 2023. Also in 2023, Stokes made her professional stage debut in That Face with Niamh Cusack at the Orange Tree Theatre.[10]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Una | young Una Spencer | ||
| 2017 | The Price of Time | Evie | Short film | |
| 2019 | Rocks | Agnes | ||
| White Girl | Girl | Short Film | ||
| 2020 | It's Going to Be Okay | Jamie | Short film | |
| Shagbands | Chantelle | Short film | ||
| 2021 | Where is Anne Frank | Kitty | Voice role | |
| A Banquet | Isabelle | [7] | ||
| 2023 | Black Dog | Kayla | [11] | |
| TBA | Sunny Dancer | Ella | [12] | |
| TBA | Madfabulous | Lily | [13] |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Just William | Grumpy Girl | Episode: "Parrots for Ethel" | |
| 2011 | Not Going Out | Little Lucy | Episode: "Debbie" | |
| 2014 | Da Vinci's Demons | Amelia | 2 episodes | |
| 2018 | shortFLIX | Lilah | Episode: "Nosebleed" | |
| 2020–2022 | Bridgerton | Francesca Bridgerton | Recurring role (series 1–2; 5 episodes) | [4] |
| 2023 | Lockwood & Co. | Lucy Carlyle | Main role | [8] |
| The Burning Girls | Flo Brooks | Main role | [9] | |
| 2024 | The Jetty | Hannah Manning | Main role | [14] |
| TBA | Untitled Netflix Newfoundland Series | Filming |
Stage
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | That Face | Mia | Orange Tree Theatre | [15] |
| 2024 | Till The Stars Come Down | Leanne | Dorfman Theatre | [16] |
| 2025 | The Habits | Jess | Hampstead Theatre | [17] |
| 2026 | The Other Place | Issy | The Shed | [18] |
Video games
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | As Dusk Falls | Vanessa Dorland |
References
[edit]- ^ Salisbury, Mark (28 June 2023). "Stars of Tomorrow 2023: Ruby Stokes (actor)". Screen Daily. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
- ^ van Spall, India (18 September 2020). "Meet the Rocks stars". The Face. Retrieved 21 January 2021.
- ^ Mahanty, Shannon (18 September 2020). "Rocks portrays British girlhood like the screen has never seen". Dazed. Retrieved 21 January 2021.
- ^ a b Toby, Mekeisha Madden (23 March 2022). "Bridgerton EP on That Other Season 2 Departure: It Was 'Beyond Our Control'". TVLine. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (12 May 2022). "'Bridgerton': Hannah Dodd To Play Francesca Bridgerton In Season 3 Recasting On Netflix Series". Deadline. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
- ^ Pape, Stefan (10 August 2022). "Ruby Stokes on Where is Anne Frank & Lockwood & Co". HeyUGuys. Retrieved 1 September 2022.
- ^ a b Houghton, Rianne (1 July 2021). "First trailer for Bridgerton and Luther stars' new thriller". Digital Spy. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
- ^ a b White, Peter (16 March 2022). "'Bridgerton's Ruby Stokes Set As Lead Of Netflix's 'Lockwood & Co.' Series Adaptation". Deadline. Retrieved 16 March 2022.
- ^ a b Goldbart, Max (5 September 2022). "Samantha Morton To Lead Paramount+ Thriller 'The Burning Girls' Alongside 'Bridgerton' Star Ruby Stokes". Deadline. Retrieved 1 November 2022.
- ^ "That Face - What's On". Orange Tree Theatre. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
- ^ "Stars of Tomorrow pair team with Independent and Trademark for 'Black Dog' (exclusive)". Screen Daily. 30 June 2022. Retrieved 16 July 2022.
- ^ Dams, Tim (25 April 2024). "Bella Ramsey, Louis Partridge, Ruby Stokes to Star in Coming-of-Age Comedy 'Sunny Dancer' From Rising Brit Director George Jaques (Exclusive)". variety.com. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
- ^ Ntim, Zac; Wiseman, Andreas (August 12, 2024). "Rupert Everett And 'Bridgerton' Actor Ruby Stokes Join Alternative British Period Feature 'Madfabulous', Production Begins In Wales". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
- ^ Yossman, K. J. (7 November 2023). "Archie Renaux, Ruby Stokes Join Jenna Coleman in BBC Thriller 'The Jetty' (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ^ "Cast announced for revival of Polly Stenham's That Face". Orange Tree Theatre. 30 July 2023. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ^ "Till the Stars Come Down | National Theatre". nationaltheatre.org.uk. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ^ "The Habits | Hampstead Theatre". hampsteadtheatre.com. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
- ^ "The Other Place | The Shed". theshed.org. Retrieved 18 October 2025.
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Ruby Stokes
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Early life and education
Early years
Ruby Stokes was born on 4 September 2000 in Hackney, London, England.[11] She grew up in East London, where she experienced a close-knit family environment that emphasized creativity and support.[4] Her interest in performing arts began at age eight during a weeklong acting course, which ignited her passion for the craft.[6] Stokes was raised alongside her two younger brothers, Clement and Seth, who have also pursued acting careers and appeared as Sam and Max Meyer in the 2021 ITV series Angela Black.[12][13] Her family's encouragement played a key role in nurturing her early interests, with her parents frequently taking her to the theater during her childhood.[14] One vivid memory from her early childhood involves watching the stage production of Mary Poppins at around age six or seven, an experience that sparked her fascination with performance and storytelling.[14]Education and training
Stokes began her formal performing arts education by joining a drama club at the Young Actors Theatre Islington (YATI), where she participated in acting classes and workshops that provided her with early exposure to stage performance and script work.[3] This training at YATI helped build her foundational skills in character development and ensemble collaboration, igniting her passion for acting and leading to initial small television roles.[15][16] She later attended the BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology in Croydon, a renowned institution that offered a comprehensive curriculum in drama, music, and dance.[7][17] At the BRIT School, Stokes honed her acting techniques through practical classes and performances, which emphasized creativity and professional discipline, preparing her for the demands of the industry.[3] These experiences fostered her confidence in ensemble settings and contributed to her versatile approach to roles requiring emotional depth.[4] In parallel, Stokes became a member of the London Youth Circus, affiliated with the National Centre for Circus Arts, where she trained in aerial disciplines including flying trapeze, silks, and tightwire, as well as performance workshops focused on physical storytelling.[3][17] This circus involvement developed her upper body strength and agility—skills she demonstrated during auditions by climbing ropes and tents—and enhanced her physicality for acting, enabling her to tackle demanding stunts like sword fighting and parkour in later projects.[16][17] The emphasis on group dynamics in circus ensembles further refined her collaborative performance style.[3] Stokes also trained with the National Youth Theatre, participating in intensive programs that advanced her improvisation and ensemble work, providing a bridge to professional opportunities.[7] Collectively, these trainings equipped her with a blend of technical acting proficiency, physical robustness, and teamwork essential for her career, allowing her to approach roles with both emotional nuance and dynamic movement.[3][17]Career
Beginnings (2010–2019)
Ruby Stokes began her acting career as a child, making her professional debut at age 9 in the BBC television series Just William, where she portrayed the minor character Grumpy Girl in one episode.[18] This early role marked her entry into the industry, following an initial weeklong acting course she attended at age eight, which sparked her interest in performing.[14] Throughout her early teens, Stokes took on several small television parts, including Little Lucy in an episode of Not Going Out in 2011 and Amelia in Da Vinci's Demons in 2014, roles that helped build her experience while she balanced auditions with schoolwork.[11] Enrolled at the BRIT School, a performing arts institution, she managed these commitments as a hobby until age 14, the earliest age at which she could leave formal education for full-time acting in the UK.[4] These initial years presented typical challenges for child actors, such as coordinating travel for auditions—like her lengthy journey from Hackney to Croydon for school-related opportunities—and maintaining academic progress amid sporadic professional demands.[14][4] Stokes transitioned to film with her feature debut in Una (2016), directed by Benedict Andrews, in which she played the younger version of the protagonist Una Spencer, a 13-year-old girl reflecting on a traumatic past relationship.[19] The film, adapted from David Harrower's play Blackbird and starring Rooney Mara, premiered at the Telluride Film Festival and explored themes of grooming and confrontation, with Stokes' performance noted for its potential in early reviews.[20] This role represented a step up in visibility, allowing her to demonstrate emotional depth in a dramatic context. By 2019, Stokes appeared in Rocks, directed by Sarah Gavron, as Agnes, a supportive friend in an ensemble cast depicting the experiences of inner-city teenage girls in London facing family abandonment and cultural pressures.[21] The film, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, drew from real-life stories of young women from diverse backgrounds, emphasizing resilience among East London youth.[22] Stokes' portrayal contributed to the ensemble's authentic depiction of friendship and hardship, helping the movie earn critical acclaim for its raw portrayal of urban adolescence.[23] These formative roles during the 2010s solidified her foundation in the industry, transitioning from bit parts to more nuanced characters while navigating the logistical and emotional demands of early professional life.Rise to prominence (2020–present)
Stokes gained significant visibility through her role as Francesca Bridgerton in the Netflix period drama Bridgerton, appearing in five episodes across the first two seasons from 2020 to 2022.[24] Introduced as the sixth Bridgerton sibling, a quiet and musically inclined young woman navigating high society, her character arc emphasized themes of introversion and familial loyalty amid the series' romantic entanglements.[25] Due to scheduling conflicts with another Netflix project, Stokes departed the series after season 2, paving the way for her transition to more prominent leading roles.[26] She continued building her profile with supporting roles in films such as Isabelle, the younger daughter grappling with family trauma, in the psychological horror A Banquet (2021),[27] and voicing Kitty, the diary's imaginary companion brought to life, in Ari Folman's animated film Where Is Anne Frank (2021).[28] In 2022, she provided the voice of Vanessa in the narrative adventure video game As Dusk Falls.[29] In 2023, Stokes took on her first lead television role as Lucy Carlyle in the Netflix supernatural series Lockwood & Co., adapted from Jonathan Stroud's young adult novels. The series follows a trio of teenage ghost hunters—Lucy, agency founder Anthony Lockwood (Cameron Chapman), and researcher George Karim (Ali Hadji-Heshmati)—operating in a London overrun by deadly spirits, as they uncover a larger conspiracy.[30] Despite critical acclaim for its witty dialogue and action sequences, the show was canceled after one season in May 2023, citing viewership metrics amid Netflix's cost-cutting measures.[31] This role marked Stokes' pivot toward genre-blending projects, showcasing her in high-stakes fantasy and horror elements. Stokes further diversified her portfolio with supporting roles in horror and thriller miniseries. In The Burning Girls (2023, Paramount+), she portrayed Flo Brooks, the rebellious teenage daughter of a widowed reverend (Samantha Morton), as they relocate to a rural village haunted by historical martyrdoms and pagan rituals.[32] Critics praised the series' atmospheric folk horror but noted mixed execution, with Stokes' performance highlighted for adding emotional depth to the family dynamic.[33] She also appeared as Kayla in the coming-of-age drama film Black Dog (2023). In The Jetty (2024, BBC One), she played Hannah Manning, the daughter of detective Ember Manning (Jenna Coleman) in a Lancashire-set investigation linking a fire, a missing persons case, and themes of grooming and consent.[34] Reviews were divided, commending the timely #MeToo explorations and Stokes' nuanced portrayal of adolescent vulnerability, though some critiqued the plot's convoluted twists.[35] Transitioning to theatre, Stokes appeared as the troubled teen Mia in Polly Stenham's That Face at the Orange Tree Theatre in 2023, earning acclaim for her sensitive depiction of family dysfunction amid addiction and privilege.[36] She continued with Leanne, the environmentally conscious eldest daughter grappling with family secrets during a wedding, in Beth Steel's Till the Stars Come Down at the National Theatre in 2024.[37] In 2025, she starred as Jess, a grieving 16-year-old Dungeon Master leading a Dungeons & Dragons group through loss and friendship, in The Habits at Hampstead Theatre.[38] Her stage work has been lauded for demonstrating versatility in intimate, character-driven narratives. Stokes' rising profile culminated in her selection as one of Screen International's UK Stars of Tomorrow in 2023, recognizing her breakout performances in Lockwood & Co. and The Burning Girls as harbingers of a dynamic career blending ensemble prestige television with lead genre roles.[3] This accolade underscored her evolution from supporting parts to protagonists across drama, horror, and fantasy, reflecting a deliberate shift toward projects emphasizing emotional complexity and social themes. Among her upcoming endeavors, Stokes will appear as Ella in the coming-of-age comedy Sunny Dancer, directed by George Jaques, alongside Bella Ramsey and Louis Partridge.[10] She joins the historical drama Madfabulous as Lily, the platonic muse to the flamboyant Marquess Henry Paget (Callum Scott Howells), in a reimagining of 19th-century eccentricity.[39] Additionally, she has a lead role in Netflix's untitled Newfoundland limited series, a thriller starring Josh Hartnett about a coastal community threatened by a mysterious sea creature.[40] On stage, she is set to perform as Issy in Alexander Zeldin's family drama The Other Place at The Shed in New York in 2026.[41]Filmography
Film
Stokes made her feature film debut in Una (2016), portraying the young Una Spencer, a 13-year-old girl in a complex relationship with an older man, depicted through flashbacks.[19] In Rocks (2019), she played Agnes, a supportive friend to the protagonist Rocks amid family struggles in contemporary London.[21] Stokes appeared as Isabelle in the horror drama A Banquet (2021), the younger daughter in a family grappling with grief and psychological turmoil following their father's death.[27] She provided the voice for Kitty, Anne Frank's imaginary diary confidante who comes to life, in the animated film Where Is Anne Frank (2021).[28] In the short film Shagbands (2020), she played Chantelle.[42] In Black Dog (2023), Stokes portrayed Kayla, a foster care teen connected to the story's central road trip involving two boys from contrasting backgrounds.[43] Stokes is set to star as Ella in the upcoming comedy Sunny Dancer and as Lily in the historical drama Madfabulous, both with TBA release dates.[44][45]Television
Stokes began her television career as a child actress with minor roles in British series. Her debut came in the BBC adaptation Just William (2010), where she portrayed the Grumpy Girl in the episode "Parrots for Ethel."[18] In 2011, she appeared as Young Lucy in one episode of the BBC sitcom Not Going Out, marking another early guest spot.[46] Three years later, in 2014, Stokes guest-starred as Amelia across two episodes of the Starz historical drama Da Vinci's Demons.[47] In 2018, she appeared as Lilah in the episode "Nosebleed" of the Sky Arts anthology series shortFLIX. Stokes gained wider recognition with her role as Francesca Bridgerton in the Netflix period drama Bridgerton (2020–2022), appearing in five episodes across the first two seasons before departing due to scheduling conflicts. In 2023, she took on her first leading television role as Lucy Carlyle in the Netflix supernatural series Lockwood & Co., starring in all eight episodes of the single season.[48] That same year, she played Flo Brooks in the six-episode Paramount+ miniseries The Burning Girls. Her most recent television credit as of 2025 is the lead role of Hannah Manning in the BBC One miniseries The Jetty (2024), a four-part psychological thriller.| Year | Title | Role | Episodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Just William | Grumpy Girl | 1 |
| 2011 | Not Going Out | Young Lucy | 1 |
| 2014 | Da Vinci's Demons | Amelia | 2 |
| 2018 | shortFLIX | Lilah | 1 |
| 2020–2022 | Bridgerton | Francesca Bridgerton | 5 |
| 2023 | Lockwood & Co. | Lucy Carlyle | 8 |
| 2023 | The Burning Girls | Flo Brooks | 6 |
| 2024 | The Jetty | Hannah Manning | 4 |