Tamara Lawrance

Tamara Lawrance (born July 15, 1994, in Wembley, London) is a British screen and stage actor whose work spans bold contemporary drama and acclaimed classical theatre. She first drew wide attention in the BBC film King Charles III (2017), playing Prince Harry’s outspoken republican girlfriend, Jess.

That same year, Lawrance earned major praise for her portrayal of Viola in the National Theatre’s production of Twelfth Night, broadcast internationally via National Theatre Live. Her performance was recognised at the Ian Charleson Awards in 2018, where she received second prize—cementing her reputation as a standout Shakespearean talent.

On television, she took on a striking historical role as Miss July in the BBC’s adaptation of Andrea Levy’s The Long Song (2018), depicting a woman shaped by slavery-era Jamaica. Her film and screen credits also include On Chesil Beach, Kindred, The Man in My Basement, Boxing Day 2, Burnt Milk, and The Gurney, showcasing a range that moves from intimate character studies to high-profile literary adaptations.