Phoebe Harriet Dynevor (; born 17 April 1995) is an English actress. She is known for starring in the films '' The Colour Room'' (2021), '' Fair Play'' (2023), and ''Inheritance'' (2025) as well as the first two series of the period drama ''

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'' (2020–2022). She earned a

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nomination in 2024. Dynevor began her career as a child actress in the

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school drama '' Waterloo Road'' (2009–2010). She went on to have recurring roles in the BBC series '' Prisoners' Wives'' (2012–2013) and '' Dickensian'' (2015–2016), and the

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comedy-drama '' Younger'' (2017–2021), as well as a main role in the Crackle crime series '' Snatch'' (2017–2018).

Early life

Phoebe Harriet Dynevor was born on 17 April 1995 in the

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district of

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, to screenwriter Tim Dynevor and actress

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. Her paternal grandparents, Shirley and Gerard Dynevor also worked in the television industry. She has two younger siblings, brother Samuel and sister Hattie. Dynevor was educated at Oakfield Nursery School in

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, and then at Cheadle Hulme School in

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Career

Beginnings (2009–2019)

In 2009, 14-year-old Dynevor landed her first role as Siobhan Mailey in the fifth series of '' Waterloo Road''. Later, she made appearances in several British dramas such as ''

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'' and ''

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''. She then had a supporting role in BBC drama '' Prisoners' Wives'' as a gangster's daughter Lauren. In 2014, she appeared in the second series of '' The Village'' and from 2015 to 2016 she played Martha Cratchit in '' Dickensian''. In 2016, it was announced Dynevor would be starring alongside

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and

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in Crackle crime comedy series '' Snatch'', making her American television debut. The series was released on 16 March 2017 and was later renewed for a second season. In 2017, Dynevor joined the cast of the TV Land comedy-drama series '' Younger'' in the recurring role of Clare, Josh's ( Nico Tortorella) Irish fiancée.

Breakthrough and work on film (2020–present)

In 2019, Dynevor was cast as Daphne Bridgerton, the lead character in the first season of the

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-produced

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period drama ''

'' based on the

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'', which premiered in December 2020. She reprised her role in the show's second season in 2022 as part of the supporting cast, now as Daphne Basset following the character's marriage. Dynevor confirmed in January 2023 that she would not appear in season 3, but left the door open for a future return. Dynevor made her feature film debut as the ceramicist Clarice Cliff in the 2021 biographical film '' The Colour Room'', directed by

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for

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. In April 2022, Dynevor guest starred as a fictional version of herself in an episode of the British ''

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'' remake, titled '' Ten Percent'' on

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. In January 2023, Dynevor starred in the Netflix biographical film '' Bank of Dave'' alongside

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, and opposite

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in the thriller film '' Fair Play'', which opened at the

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to critical acclaim.

Upcoming projects

Dynevor is set to star in the Sony Pictures thriller film ''I Heart Murder'' directed by Matt Spicer. In addition, Dynevor will executive produce and star in a film adaptation of the Jonathan Stroud novel ''The Outlaws Scarlett and Browne'', and a television adaptation of

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's novel ''

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'', both for

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. She also has upcoming roles in the spy thriller ''

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'' with

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, the psychological thriller ''Wichita Libra'', Tommy Wirkola's shark thriller '' Shiver'' with

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, and the family thriller ''

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''. She was originally attached to star in the romantic comedy ''The Threesome'' opposite

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, but the roles were recast. and joined as

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's ''The Housekeeper''.

Personal life

Dynevor is ambassador for

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UK, an organisation that raises awareness for women and girls living in poverty around the world. She practices transcendental meditation daily. In early 2023, it was confirmed that Dynevor is in a relationship with American actor-producer Cameron Fuller, son of producer Brad Fuller. The two revealed their engagement in May 2024.

Acting credits

Film

Television

Awards and nominations

References

External links

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