Lucy Martin

Lucy Elise Martin (born 8 June 1991) is an English actress, singer, and dancer. She began her career on the West End. On television, she is known for her role in the History series Vikings (2019–2020). Her films include The Seed and Boudica (2023).

Early life Martin was born in Solihull to an English mother and a Scottish father and grew up in Knowle with her two older brothers and younger sister. Martin took ballet classes from as young as three and Stagecoach classes at the age of seven before joining the Solihull Ballet School and West Midlands Youth Ballet. She attended a local school in Knowle and then, at 16, auditioned for and was awarded a musical theatre scholarship to attend Tring Park School for the Performing Arts in Hertfordshire as a boarding student.

Career At 17, Martin made her professional stage debut and West End debut as a swing in Dirty Dancing at the Aldwych Theatre she also understudied and played the characters of Penny and Lisa. 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.

In 2014, Martin performed as a dancer for Olly Murs's "Wrapped Up" rendition on The X Factor. She originated the role of Miss M in the world premiere of the rock musical 27 at the Cockpit Theatre in 2016, which she also choreographed assisting Arlene Philips. She would reprise her role as Miss M for the show's run at the Union Theatre, co-choreographing with Ryan Lee-Seeger.

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

In 2021, Martin made her feature film debut as Valentina in The Grand Duke of Corsica with Timothy Spall 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. This was followed by further film roles as Gilly Belcher in the biopic Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher and Cartimanda in Boudica. 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. They married in September 2024 in Provence, France.

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 Cartimanda 2024 Clear Cut Becca

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 concertRoyal Albert Hall, London 2013–2014 Jersey Boys Lorraine Prince Edward Theatre / Piccadilly Theatre, London 2016 27 Miss M Cockpit Theatre / Union Theatre, London