Emma Laird

Emma LairdActor

Emma Laird is an actor known for her roles in television shows and films including Mayor of Kingstown alongside Marvel’s Jeremy Renner and Dianne Wiest. Laird stars as Iris in 21 episodes of the series from 2021-2024. Laird, originally from England, also appeared in Oppenheimer star Kenneth Branagh’s film, A Haunting in Venice.

The film, adapted from Agatha Christie’s story of the same name, also starred Everything, Everywhere, All at Once star Michelle Yeoh, Jamie Dornan, and Tina Fey.

In 2021, she was named in Variety’s Top Ten ‘Brits to Watch’ alongside Bridgerton’s Simone Ashley and Golden Globe nominated singer Celeste. In 2022, she appeared on the cover of FOXES digital magazine.

Snapshot:
Program Studied at NYFA: Acting
Program Type: 4-Week Workshop
Location: Los Angeles

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Images via IMDB, Bloody Disgusting.


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