Lucy Martin (actress)

Lucy Elise Martin (born 8 June) is an English actress, singer and dancer. She began her career on the West End. She is known for her roles in the History series Vikings (2019–2020) and the film The Seed (2021).

Lucy Martin
Born
Lucy Elise Martin

8 June
Solihull, England
Years active2009–present

Early life

Martin was born in Solihull to an English mother and a Scottish father[1] and grew up in Knowle with her two older brothers and younger sister. Martin took Stagecoach classes at the age of seven before joining the Solihull Ballet School and West Midlands Youth Ballet. She was also head chorister at Knowle Church. She attended a local school in Knowle and then, at 16, won a musical theatre scholarship to attend Tring Park School for the Performing Arts in Hertfordshire as a boarding student.[2]

Career

At 17, Martin made her professional stage debut and West End debut as a swing in Dirty Dancing at the Aldwych Theatre in July 2009; she also understudied for the characters of Penny and Lisa.[3] This was followed by another swing and understudy role on the international tour of Mamma Mia. Martin returned to the West End at 21 for her first major role as Lorraine in Jersey Boys at the Prince Edward Theatre and then Piccadilly Theatre.[4][5]

In 2014, Martin performed as a dancer for Olly Murs's "Wrapped Up" rendition on The X Factor.[6] She originated the role of Miss M in the world premiere of the rock musical 27 at the Cockpit Theatre in 2016;[7] she would reprise her role as Miss M for the show's run at the Union Theatre.

Martin made her television debut as Penny Radcliffe in the 2017 Sky Atlantic drama Riviera.[8] In 2019, she joined the cast of the History Channel series Vikings for its sixth and final season as Queen Ingrid.[9]

In 2021, Martin made her feature film debut as Valentina in The Grand Duke of Corsica with Timothy Spall[10] and had her first lead film role as Deirdre in the science fiction horror film The Seed, which was released on Shudder the following year.[11][12] This was followed by further film roles as Gilly Belcher in the biopic Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher[13] and Cartimanda Boudica: Queen of War. She also appeared in the Sky Atlantic comedy-drama I Hate Suzie Too and Julia Hoppen and the ITV series Malpractice as Camilla Woodham.

Personal life

In February 2023, Martin became engaged to actor Clive Standen.[14]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2021 The Grand Duke of Corsica Valentina
2021 The Seed Deirdre
2022 Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher Gilly Belcher
2023 Boudica: The Queen of War Cartimanda

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2017 Riviera Penny Radcliffe 2 episodes
2019–2020 Vikings Queen Ingrid 18 episodes
2022 I Hate Suzie Too Julia Hoppen 1 episode
2023 Malpractice Camilla Woodham 2 episodes

Music videos
Song Year Artist Notes
"Shooting Star" 2015 The Big Bads
"Lose My Mind" RIVA
"Lights" Hurts
"Hurricane" 2016 Matt Wills

Stage
Year Title Role Notes
2009 Dirty Dancing Swing / Penny and Lisa understudy Aldwych Theatre, London
2010–2011 Mamma Mia Swing / Ali understudy International tour
2013 Rays of Sunshine Dancer Charity concert
Royal Albert Hall, London
2013–2014 Jersey Boys Lorraine Prince Edward Theatre / Piccadilly Theatre, London
2016 27 Miss M Cockpit Theatre / Union Theatre, London

References
  1. "Lucy Martin". Oz Comic-Con. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
  2. Hulse, Cathrina (17 November 2014). "Solihull singer Lucy Martin dances with Olly Murs on X Factor". Birmingham Mail. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
  3. "People - Gonna Make You a Star!". BBC Beds Herts and Bucks. 12 January 2009. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
  4. "Lucy gets starring role in West End stage hit". Solihull Observer. 12 September 2013. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
  5. Cheesman, Neil (8 November 2013). "Interview with Lucy Martin from the cast of Jersey Boys". London Theatre. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
  6. "Solihull starlet on X factor". Solihull Observer. 20 November 2014. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
  7. Latimer, Ashlee. "Cast Announced for World Premiere of Rock Musical 27". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
  8. Mitchell, Molli (17 December 2017). "Vikings season 6 cast: Who is Lucy Martin? Meet the Riveria star". Daily Express. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
  9. Ngimbi, Emmanuella (10 March 2022). "Vikings star Lucy Martin opens up about Ingrid's fate 'Ruling like a bad***'". Daily Express. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
  10. "Interview - Lucy Martin". Cryptic Rock. 9 March 2022. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
  11. Sandwell, Ian (8 March 2022). "Vikings star Lucy Martin on alien threesomes in The Seed and what Ingrid did next". Digital Spy. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
  12. Mahler, Matthew (23 March 2023). "Exclusive: The Seed Star Lucy Martin Talks Bonkers New Sci-Fi Horror Movie on Shudder". MovieWeb. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
  13. Seddon, Dan; Sandwell, Ian (10 March 2022). "Vikings star Lucy Martin teases her next movie role". Digital Spy. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
  14. Clive Standen (30 March 2023). "Give me a few drinks and a couple of tiki torches and just see what happens... Also I love saying "My fiancé" it has a nice ring to it... #loveApun @mucy_lartin". Retrieved 22 September 2023 – via Instagram.
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