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{{Cast|name = Laura Carmichael|image = Laura wolf marloh 2.jpg|imagewidth = 225px|character = [[Edith Pelham|Edith Pelham, Marchioness of Hexham]]|birthday = 16th July 1986|birthplace = Southampton, England, United Kingdom|imdb = {{Imdb name|3882295}}|appearances = [[Episode 1.01]] to [[2015 Christmas Special]]}}'''Laura Carmichael''' (born as '''Laura Elizabeth Carmichael''' on 16th July 1986; Southampton, England) is the actress who plays [[Edith Pelham]] in [[Downton Abbey (programme)|Downton Abbey]]. 
[[File:Laura_wolf_marloh_2.jpg|right|250px]]
 
'''Laura Carmichael''' (born Southampton, England; 1986) is the actress who plays [[Edith Crawley]] in [[Downton Abbey (programme)|Downton Abbey]]. 
 
   
Laura was working as a receptionist between theatre jobs when she was asked to read for a role for Downton Abbey. She was waiting to find out if she would be going to Dubai to appear in a stage production of "Twelfth Night", but turned it down to wait for Downton Abbey. Everyone told her to not get her hopes up, but she got a call back and then a few days later was told that she had the part.<ref>[[The World of Downton Abbey]] by [[Jessica Fellowes]].</ref>
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Laura was working as a receptionist between theatre jobs when she was asked to read for a role for Downton Abbey. She was waiting to find out if she would be going to Dubai to appear in a stage production of Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night", but turned it down to wait for Downton Abbey. Everyone told her to not get her hopes up, but she got a call back and then a few days later was told that she had the part.<ref>[[The World of Downton Abbey]] by [[Jessica Fellowes]].</ref>
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She starred in the historical drama ''The Spanish Princess'' alongside Downton cast-member [[Harriet Walter]].
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==Notes==
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*Like Edith, Laura is the middle of three sisters.
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* Laura had a minor role in the film ''Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy''.
   
 
==External Links==
 
==External Links==
 
*[[Wikipedia:Laura Carmichael|Laura Carmichael]] at Wikipedia
 
*[[Wikipedia:Laura Carmichael|Laura Carmichael]] at Wikipedia
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*[http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/programs/features/live-chat/downton-abbey-s4-live-chat-laura-carmichael/ Live Chat: Downton Abbey's Laura Carmichael] at [[PBS]]
*{{Imdb name|3882295}}
 
   
 
==References==
 
==References==

Revision as of 15:11, 6 June 2019

Laura Carmichael (born as Laura Elizabeth Carmichael on 16th July 1986; Southampton, England) is the actress who plays Edith Pelham in Downton Abbey

Laura was working as a receptionist between theatre jobs when she was asked to read for a role for Downton Abbey. She was waiting to find out if she would be going to Dubai to appear in a stage production of Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night", but turned it down to wait for Downton Abbey. Everyone told her to not get her hopes up, but she got a call back and then a few days later was told that she had the part.[1]

She starred in the historical drama The Spanish Princess alongside Downton cast-member Harriet Walter.

Notes

  • Like Edith, Laura is the middle of three sisters.
  • Laura had a minor role in the film Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.

External Links

References