Holliday Grainger

Holliday Clark Grainger is an acclaimed English actress widely recognized for her captivating performances across television and film. Beginning her acting career as a child actor in the late 1990s with appearances in series like 'All Quiet on the Preston Front', she steadily built a versatile resume. She achieved widespread prominence with her standout portrayal of Lucrezia Borgia in the historical drama series 'The Borgias' (2011–2013) and as Robin Ellacott in the hit detective drama 'Strike' (2017–present). In addition to her television success, Grainger has established a formidable presence in major feature films. She has starred in high-profile adaptations such as Kenneth Branagh's 'Cinderella' (2015) as Anastasia Tremaine, period romances like 'Great Expectations' (2012) and 'Tulip Fever' (2017), and psychological thrillers like 'My Cousin Rachel' (2017). Known for her emotional depth and ability to inhabit complex period and contemporary characters, she remains one of Britain's most respected and sought-after actresses.