Ruth Platt is a British actress, writer and director, who has appeared in '' The Pianist'' (2002).

Early life

Platt studied English literature at

University College, Oxford University College, formally The Master and Fellows of the College of the Great Hall of the University commonly called University College in the University of Oxford and colloquially referred to as "Univ", is a Colleges of the University of Oxf ...

, before training at

RADA The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, also known by its abbreviation RADA (), is a drama school in London, England, which provides vocational conservatoire training for theatre, film, television, and radio. It is based in Bloomsbury, Central Lond ...

Career

In 2015, Platt directed a British horror film, ''The Lesson'' which was inspired by Platt's own experience and an article she read about a teacher who had a history of violence. In 2019, she directed ''The Black Forest'' which screened at

Edinburgh International Film Festival The Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF), established in 1947, is the world's oldest continually running film festival. EIFF presents both UK and international films (all titles are World, international, European or UK Premieres), in al ...

Films

*'' The Prince and the Pauper'' (2000) as Sarah *'' The Pianist'' (2002) as Janina Bogucki *''The Lesson'' (2015) as director *''The Black Forest'' (2019) as director *'' Martyrs Lane'' (2021) as director

Television

*'' Bad Girls (series 5)'' (2003) *'' Heartbeat''

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Platt, Ruth British film actresses Living people Alumni of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art Alumni of University College, Oxford Year of birth missing (living people)