Harriet Slater (actress)

Harriet Marston Slater (born 28 November 1994) is an English actress. She is known for her role in the DC Universe series Pennyworth (2019–2022). She was named a 2023 Bright Young Thing by Tatler.[1]

Harriet Slater
Born
Harriet Marston Slater

(1994-11-28) 28 November 1994
Leicester, England
Alma materGuildford School of Acting
Years active2016–present

Early life

Slater was born and raised in Leicester. She joined a local youth theatre group called the Little Theatre at the age of 6.[2][3] She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Acting from the Guildford School of Acting in 2016.[4]

Career

After graduating from drama school, Slater began her career in regional theatre, making her professional debut in The Man with the Hammer at the Theatre Royal, Plymouth in 2016.[5] This was followed by a role in the 2017 Royal Shakespeare Company production of Phil Porter's Vice Versa at the Swan Theatre.[6] She also appeared in The Secret Seven at Storyhouse.[7]

Slater made her television debut when she was cast as Sandra Onslow in the DC Universe series and Batman prequel Pennyworth, which premiered on Epix in 2019. After playing a recurring character during the first season, she joined the main cast for the subsequent two seasons. She made her feature film debut in the 2020 indie fantasy film Emily and the Magical Journey.[8] In 2023, she had a small role in the film Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.[9]

Slater has upcoming roles in Helen Edmundson's Belgravia: The Next Chapter for MGM+,[10] and the films Horrorscope[11] and True Haunting.

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2020 Emily and the Magical Journey Kayla
2023 Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Fran
2024 Horrorscope
TBA True Haunting April Becker

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2019–2022 Pennyworth Sandra Onslow Recurring role (season 2); main role (seasons 2–3)
2020 All Creatures Great and Small Brenda Episode: "A Cure for All Ills"
TBA Belgravia: The Next Chapter Clara Dunn / Clara Trenchard

Stage
Year Title Role Notes
2016 The Man with the Hammer Jodie Theatre Royal, Plymouth
2017 Vice Versa Meretrix / Voluptua (understudy) Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon
The Secret Seven Janet Storyhouse, Chester

References
  1. Hanover, Lola (2 March 2023). "Bright Young Things Class of 2023: Tatler crowns the next generation of glam, gifted actors to watch in the April issue". Tatler. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
  2. Edwards, Jordan. "The Creative Journey: Actors on the Rise". SCTR. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
  3. "Harriet Slater Talks Pennyworth Season 3". Wonderland. 5 October 2022. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
  4. "Graduates of 2016: BA (Hons) Acting 2016". Guildford School of Acting. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
  5. Smith, Ellie (10 October 2022). "Harriet Slater on Season Three of Pennyworth". Country & Town House. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
  6. "About the Play: Vice Versa". Royal Shakespeare Company. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
  7. Bolen, Sydney. "Harriet Slater". 1883 Magazine. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
  8. Cainan (25 November 2020). "Geek Vibes Interview with 'MAGICAL JOURNEY' Actress Harriet Slater". GVN. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
  9. Quirino, Anna. "Harriet Slater on Pennyworth, True Haunting and Indiana Jones". Vingt Sept. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
  10. Petski, Denise (8 March 2023). "'Belgravia: The Next Chapter': Harriet Slater, Ben Wainwright, Elaine Cassidy Among 9 Cast In Julian Fellowes' MGM+ Sequel Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 8 March 2023.
  11. Grobar, Matt (28 October 2022). "'Horrorscope': 'Pennyworth's Harriet Slater Latest To Join Horror Pic From Screen Gems, Alloy Entertainment". Deadline. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
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