Lauren Crace
Introduction '''Lauren Rose Crace''' (born 25 May 1986) is an English actress and radio presenter, known for her portrayal of Danielle Jones in the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders'' from 2008 to 2009.
Early life The daughter of contemporary writer Jim Crace and Pamela Turton, Lauren Rose Crace was born in Birmingham. She has an older brother, Thomas, born 1981.She attended Swanshurst School in Billesley, and then Cadbury Sixth Form College, where she took both a GCSE and an A-Level in Drama. She joined the Stage 2 Youth theatre aged eleven. and later went on to train at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, she graduated in 2008.
Career Crace began her acting career as an extra in television series. She also appeared in theatre productions, including leading roles in ''Alice in Wonderland'' and ''Sweeney Todd''. In 2008, she joined the cast of the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders'' portraying the role of Danielle Jones. The viewing figures for Crace's last ''EastEnders'' episode peaked at 11.5 million; due to this, there was a surge in the national power grid. Crace won the award for Best Newcomer for her role in ''EastEnders'' at the TV Quick and TV Choice Awards.In February 2010, Crace filmed a role in the BBC television series ''Sherlock'', which broadcast later that year. From 29 April to 22 May 2010, Crace appeared at the Salisbury Playhouse as Cecile Volanges in ''Les Liaisons Dangereuses''. From 2013 to 2015, Crace portrayed the recurring role of Doris Millar in ITV drama ''Mr Selfridge''. In January 2018, Crace joined Free Radio as one of four presenters of its Birmingham breakfast show. Later that year, she appeared in two episodes of ITV drama ''Vanity Fair''. She portrayed the role of Betsey Horrocks.
Filmography ===Film===YearTitleRoleNotes2005''My Parents Are Aliens''TanyaMain role2008–2009''EastEnders''Danielle JonesSeries regular2010''Sherlock''Lucy1 episode2011''Silk''Lindsey Moxham1 episode2011''Holby City''Rose2 episodes2012''Room at the Top''Joan2 episodes2012''Shameless''Beccy1 episode2013–2015''Mr Selfridge''Doris MillarRecurring role2016''Doctors''Gemma Bowcott1 episode2017''Casualty''Daisy Ashcroft1 episode2018''Vanity Fair''Betsey Horrocks2 episodes2019 ''Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule''HerselfSeries 3: Episode 7 2020 ''Doctors'' Mel Brinkshaw Episode: "Fire Proof" 2021–2022 ''Casualty'' Chrissie 2 Episodes === Audio ===YearTitleRole2011-2013''The Minister of Chance''Kitty=== Stage ===YearTitleRoleVenue2010''Les Liaisons Dangereuses''Cecile VolangesSalisbury Playbouse2011''And I And Silence''Young DeeFinborough Theatre2013''Theatre Uncut''VariousYoung Vic2014''Khandan''LizRoyal Court Theatre2015''Foundry Showcase''VariousBirmingham Repertory Theatre
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