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Emma Laird
ACTOR
Graduated from NYFA NY Campus in 2016
Emma Laird is an actor known for her roles in television shows and films including Mayor of Kingstown alongside Marvel’s Jeremy Renner and Dianne Wiest, where she stars as Iris in 21 episodes of the series from 2021-2024. Laird, originally from England, also appeared in Kenneth Branagh’s film, A Haunting in Venice.
In 2021, she was named in Variety’s Top Ten ‘Brits to Watch’ alongside Bridgerton’s Simone Ashley and Golden Globe nominated singer Celeste. In 2022, she appeared on the cover of FOXES digital magazine.
Most recently Emma played the role of Audry in the Academy Award nominated film The Brutalist, alongside Adrien Brody. The film was produced by NYFA producing alum Trevor Matthews. Emma also played the lead role Lola in the independent feature film Satisfaction, and stars in 28 Years Later and will continue into the sequel, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, In early 2025, she was cast in the BBC’s upcoming dramedy Mint.
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