Name: Naomie Harris
Birth Name: Naomie Harris
Birthdate: Sept. 6, 1976
Birthplace: London, England
1-MINUTE RESUME FOR NAOMIE HARRIS
Best known for her screecher role in horror hit 28 Days Later, Naomie Harris has mostly played supporting roles in films like After the Sunset and Tristam Shandy.
The summer of 2006 changed things for Harris. She played the lady love
interest (who also happens to be the villain) in Michael Mann's
big-screen remake of Miami Vice and had a major role as the witchy Tia Dalma in the second two parts of the hugely successful Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. She's also on board for The Night Watchman with Keanu Reeves, Chris Evans and Hugh Laurie.
5 Things:
1. She studied acting at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School in London.
2. Her favorite director is Michael Winterbottom (24 Hour Party People).
3. Naomie says she admires Salma Hayek for her beauty, poise and business sense.
4. She won the Black Reel Best Breakthrough Performance award for 28 Days Later.
5. Her first acting job was on the 1980s TV series, Simon and the Witch, which lasted less than one season.
Quote:
On her experience filming 28 Days Later: "I was hurt, damaged and uncomfortable wearing this red dress covered in blood and glass."
FILMS
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End - (2007) - Actor
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest - (2006) - Actor
Miami Vice - (2006) - Actor
After the Sunset - (2004) - Actor
28 Days Later - (2003) - Actor
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