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Poppy Gilbert

b. 1998

English actress

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About Poppy Gilbert

Born 1998. Poppy Gilbert is a stage actor, television actor and actor.

Career Gilbert made her television debut in 2020 as Lesley Pike in an episode of Call the Midwife season nine, She played Thomasina Tucker in the two-part adaptation of Agatha Christie's The Pale Horse, as the pseudonymous killer Barbie opposite Hyoie O'Grady as Ken. She then starred in the 2022 BBC One psychological thriller Chloe as the title character. Gilbert also appeared as the young Julie Jackson in two episodes of BBC One's Sherwood in June 2022.

Gilbert starred as Abbie in the Channel 5 series The Catch in January 2023, alongside Jason Watkins and Aneurin Barnard.

In 2026, Gilbert portrayed Lizzy Bennet in the BBC period drama spinoff The Other Bennet Sister and starred as Emily in the premiere of the musical Flyby at Southwark Playhouse.

Acting credits Film & Television Theatre Year Title Role Venue 2024 Othello Desdemona Shakespeare's Globe Wedding Band: A Love/Hate Story in Black and White Annabelle Lyric Hammersmith Theatre 2026 Flyby Emily Southwark Playhouse

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Important facts

Born
14 September 1998, Stockholm
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Stage actor, television actor, actor
Education
Guildhall School of Music & Drama, Lady Eleanor Holles School
Also known as
Poppy E. Gilbert

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Poppy Gilbert?

English actress

When was Poppy Gilbert born?

Poppy Gilbert was born on 14 September 1998 in Stockholm.

What is Poppy Gilbert's occupation?

Poppy Gilbert is a stage actor, television actor and actor.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Poppy Gilbert

· Wikidata: Q110820318

· DBpedia: Poppy Gilbert

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