Harriet Cains Ethnicity

Harriet Cains is a British TV actress. She acted in various films and series such as Bridgerton (2020-2024), Marcella (2018), In The Flesh (2013-2014), Hollyoaks Later (2013), etc.

She was born on 17 September 1993 in Nottingham, England. Her current age is 30. By making her debut in 2012, she made 14 acting appearances so far in her career.

Quick Info

Real NameHarriet Cains
Age30 [as of June 2024]
Birth PlaceNottingham, England
EducationN/A
Height5 feet 5 inches [165 cm]
Weight58 kg [approx.]

Ethnicity

Harriet Cains is of English heritage.

Early Life

She joined a drama club named Circle Up at her parents’ suggestion. It was her parents’ dream to see her child pursue a career in acting.

After spending three years at the drama club, she joined The Television Workshop to continue acting training.

While she was at the drama school, she made a few theatre performances such as Daisy Pulls It Off, Les Liaison Dangerouses, Network, and The Hot*l Baltimore.

Many media websites reported that the actress is reportedly dating the Bridgeton actor Luke Thompson.

Career

Harriet Cains kickstarted her acting career with the short film Human Beings in 2012. She made her debut the same year by appearing as Sienna Roberts in Doctors.

She played a prominent role in the TV series In the Flesh the next year. Cains acted as Jem Walker in nine episodes across two seasons. In 2015, he appeared in the TV series Safe House.

In 2017, she played cameo roles in No Offence and Line of Duty respectively. She was cast as Gail Davidson in the second season of Marcella.

She earned her breakthrough role in the Netflix TV series Bridgerton. Her role has Philippa Featherington has impressed the audience. She is the daughters of the characters Archibald (played by Ben Miller) and Portia Featherington (played by Polly Walker).

Across three seasons, she appeared in 19 episodes being one of the lead characters. She gained tons of experience while working alongside notable artists such as Nicola Coughlan, Julie Andrews, Luke Newton, and Victor Alli.

She is represented by Conway Van Gelder Grant.

Unknown Facts

  • She has a small tattoo on her right ring finger.
  • She is yet to make a feature film appearance.

Photo credit: Harry Livingstone