Leah Harvey

Leah Harvey (also credited as Leah Harvey Ferguson; 利亞·哈維) is a British screen and stage actor born on July 21, 1995, in the London Borough of Newham, England. Known for emotionally precise performances and a strong on-camera presence, Harvey has built a career that moves confidently between prestige television, independent film, and theatre.

Harvey gained international attention playing Salvor Hardin in Apple TV+’s sci-fi epic Foundation (2021), a breakthrough that brought major industry recognition, including a BAFTA nomination. The role showcased their ability to anchor large-scale storytelling with grounded intensity and nuance.

On stage, Harvey’s work has been equally notable, including a standout turn as Hortense in the National Theatre’s 2019 production of Small Island, followed by a striking performance as Lisa in Theatre Royal Stratford East’s 2022 staging of The Wonderful World of Dissocia. Their theatre background continues to inform the clarity and physicality of their screen work.

Harvey’s filmography spans varied genres and character types, with credits such as Fighting with My Family (Hannah), On the Road (Estelle), The Assessment (Holly), The Scurry (Officer Wainwright), and Julius Caesar (Soothsayer), reflecting an artist drawn to bold material and transformative roles.