Basic Information:
Name: Charlotte Ritchie
Pronouns: She/her
Date of Birth: August 29, 1989
Nationality: British
Profession: Actress
Biography:
Charlotte Ritchie is a British actress known primarily for her roles in comedy and drama television series. Born and raised in London, she developed an interest in acting at a young age. She was a member of the youth theatre group National Youth Theatre. Ritchie attended the University of Bristol, where she studied English and Drama, balancing her studies with early acting opportunities.
Her rise to fame began with her role as Emily in the series Fresh Meat (2011-2016), a comedy-drama about university students. This role helped establish her as a comedic talent. She further gained recognition for her part as Oregon in the Channel 4 comedy Dead Pixels (2019-2021).
Ritchie has since taken on a variety of roles, showcasing her versatility as an actress. These include her role as Barbara Gilbert (later Hereward) in Call the Midwife (2015-2018), a popular period drama. She has also appeared in series such as Siblings (2014-2016), Raised by Wolves (2015-2016), Ghosts (2019-present) and Feel Good (2020). In 2023, she joined the cast of the popular Netflix series You for its fourth season.
Career Timeline:
2005: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (actress)
2011-2016: Fresh Meat (Television series, 30 episodes)
2014-2016: Siblings (Television series, 13 episodes)
2015-2016: Raised by Wolves (Television series, 12 episodes)
2015-2018: Call the Midwife (Television series, 34 episodes)
2019-2021: Dead Pixels (Television series, 12 episodes)
2019-present: Ghosts (Television series)
2020: Feel Good (Television series)
2023: You (Television series)
Achievements:
Awards & Recognition: While Ritchie hasn't received major individual awards, Call the Midwife has won several National Television Awards during her tenure. Also, Ghosts has won and been nominated for the British Academy Television Awards.
Recognition for Versatility: Ritchie has been recognized for her ability to transition between comedic and dramatic roles, establishing herself as a versatile actress in the British television industry.
Key Quotes / Catchphrases:
I just wrote out a long description of my best dream and realised telling people your dreams just can't be allowed, it's too boring.
Nothing annoys me more than uninformed people not considering the effects of what they say.
