Rose Leslie

Shepherd · January 19, 2014

Rose Eleanor Arbuthnot-Leslie Born: Feb 9 1987, Aberdeen, Scotland

Born in Aberdeen, Scotland near Lickleyhead Castle where her family has lived for more than 500 years. Rose is the middle of five children and went to the local primary school in Rayne before she went to Millfield, a co-ed public school in England. It was at Millfield that Rose really cultivated her love for acting, as the school had an excellent drama department. After five years at Millfield, Rose went on to the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) to earn a bachelor's degree with honors in 2008.

Rose's first acting job was in a television documentary series called "Banged Up Abroad" in 2008. In 2009 she appeared in the made for TV film "New Town" in which she received a Scottish BAFTA Award for Best Acting Performance - New Talent Award. In 2010 Rose appeared in the British TV Series "Downton Abbey" as Gwen Dawson for 7 episodes. Later that year she appeared in the play Bedlam at the Globe Theatre in London. In 2011 Rose appeared in the British drama television series "Case Histories" as Laura Wyre for 2 episodes. In 2012 Rose played Lena Holgate in episode 2.1: "The Ghost Position" in the British detective television series "Vera". Later that same year, Rose would make her iconic appearance in the 2nd season of the HBO epic fantasy series "Game of Thrones" opposite Kit Harrington as the wildling Ygritte.

20th Annual SAG Awards, Los Angeles, Jan 18 '14