Elizabeth Henstridge

Birth : 1987-09-11, Sheffield, England, UK

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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Elizabeth Frances Henstridge (born September 11, 1987, height 5' 4" (1,63 m)) is an English actress. Henstridge was born in Sheffield, England and graduated University of Birmingham and studied at East 15 Acting School, and later moved to Los Angeles. She was cast as lead in 2012 The CW TV pilot Shelter, and co-starred in feature films The Thompsons, Gangs of Tooting Broadway, and Reach Me. On British television, she appeared in soap opera Hollyoaks as Emily Alexander in 2011. In November, 2012, Henstridge was cast as Agent Jemma Simmons, a series regular character in the ABC pilot Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. The series was officially ordered on May 10, 2013, and premiered on ABC television (US) September 24, 2013.

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Movies

Mystery Island

Dr. Emilia Priestly

London Police psychiatrist Dr. Emilia Priestly needs to take a relaxing break from her stressful job, so her wealthy friend, Baroness Jane Alcott, invites her to Mystery Island, an immersive murder-mystery-themed resort hosting a special retreat for the original investors. As the mystery game begins, tragedy strikes: John Murtaugh the resort’s reclusive founder, is murdered. The visitors are confined to the island as local detective Jason Trent investigates the case. Once Emilia proves her innocence, she makes use of her special skills to help Jason find the murderer. The lines between game and reality are blurred as they unravel the web of romance, revenge, and betrayal behind the resort, its guests, and its elusive founder.

The Imperfect Picture

Anna

Anna is an eclectic woman in her 30s. One morning, she stumbles upon a show called "Living the perfect life". The ideal pitched by the TV host is far away from Anna's own existence and it makes her feel like an outsider. To escape her frustration, she dives into her imaginary world, until a call from her funny and intellectual friend Jean, distracts her from her thoughts. Jean challenges her to face the real world and observe things from a different perspective. The dialogue between them brings back Anna's memories from the past and makes her relive all the feelings that have shaped her journey.

Christmas at the Plaza

Jessica Cooper

With Christmas approaching in New York City, historian Jessica is hired to create an exhibition honoring the history of Christmas at The Plaza Hotel. When she is paired with Nick, a handsome decorator, they wind up enjoying a host of holiday traditions together and find themselves falling for each other.

Wolves at the Door

Joanna

Four friends gather at an elegant home during the Summer of Love, 1969. Unbeknownst to them, deadly visitors are waiting outside. What begins as a simple farewell party turns to a night of primal terror as the intruders stalk and torment the four, who struggle for their lives against what appears to be a senseless attack.

Reach Me

Eve

Each member of a group of people has a connection to a self-help book authored by a reclusive former football coach.

Delicacy

The Virgin

A culinary connoisseur and a chef go on a hunt for a rare animal.

Gangs of Tooting Broadway

Kate

Tooting Broadway is an urban crime drama set in 2009, whose South London location lends a gritty feel to a fast paced story that highlights a rarely seen gang culture.

The Thompsons

Riley Stuart

On the run with the law on their trail, America's most anguished vampire family heads to England to find an ancient vampire clan. What they find instead could tear their family, and their throats, apart forever.

Easy Under the Apple Bough

Farmer's Daughter

An old farmer offers a stranded traveller the use of his tools, in return for the traveller's assurance that he will repair his cherished motorcycle, and stay away from his daughter. The arrival of the daughter, however, complicates the traveller's ability to keep both promises.