Lily Travers

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Lily Travers
Born1990 (age 3334)
Croydon, Greater London, England
Alma mater Durham University
Years active2013–present
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Lily Annabelle Lindon Travers (born 1990) [1] is an English actress. Her films include Late Shift (2016) and Viceroy's House (2017). She joined the main cast of the ITV historical drama Victoria (2019) for its third series. [2] In 2017, Travers played Polly in the Doctor Who special "Twice Upon a Time". [3]

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Early and personal life

Travers was born in South London. She is the daughter of Will Travers of the Born Free Foundation, and granddaughter of actors Virginia McKenna and Bill Travers. [4] Her mother Carrie is a teacher, and she has a younger brother. [5] Travers discovered a love for environmental issues and acting through her family as well as performing in school plays. [6] [7] She studied English at Durham University and participated in student productions while there. She lives in Fulham. [4] [8] She was raised vegetarian. [9]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2014TravellersClaireShort film
Kingsman: The Secret Service Lady Sophie
2015Edge of Sleep Short film
2016 Late Shift Elodie
Golden Years Alison
Me Before You Karen
First Born: Genesis SelinaShort film
2017 Viceroy's House Pamela Mountbatten
2020 Misbehaviour Anna
2021Livity HouseLivityShort film

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2013 Doctors Amy BurdonEpisode: "Revelations"
2014 The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawm Young Miss BlitheringtonTelevision film
2015 The Royals ZoeEpisode: "Taint Not Thy Mind, Nor Let Thy Soul Contrive Against Thy Mother"
2017 Doctor Who Polly Episode: "Twice Upon a Time"
BrusselSandra5 episodes
Still Star-Crossed Stella3 episodes
2019 Victoria Duchess Sophie of MonmouthMain role (series 3)
2022 The Sandman Barbie 3 episodes

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References

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