Chloe Pirrie
Chloe Pirrie, born on August 25, 1987, is a talented actress hailing from Scotland, recognized for her compelling performances across film and television. She grew up in Stockbridge, Edinburgh, where her passion for acting emerged during her time at the Mary Erskine School. After participating in a school production of Chekhov's *The Cherry Orchard*, she pursued her craft at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, graduating in 2009.
Pirrie made her professional debut in 2010 at the Royal National Theatre in *Men Should Weep*. Her breakthrough came with the 2012 film *Shell*, where she portrayed the title character, earning accolades such as the Most Promising Newcomer at the British Independent Film Awards in 2013 and a nomination for Best British Newcomer at the BFI London Film Festival. She gained further recognition with her role as a politician in the *Black Mirror* episode "The Waldo Moment" and was featured as one of BAFTA's "Breakthrough Brits."
In 2014, she starred in the BBC miniseries *The Game*, followed by her portrayal of Sheila Birling in *An Inspector Calls*. Her performance in the Oscar-winning short film *Stutterer* solidified her status in the industry. She continued to impress audiences with roles in *War & Peace*, BBC's *To Walk Invisible*, and *The Crown*, where she played Eileen Parker in its second season. With each project, Pirrie has demonstrated her versatility and depth as an actress, marking her as a prominent figure in contemporary British cinema and television.
Filmography
Shell
Kindred
Kryptic
Stutterer
Burn Burn Burn
An Inspector Calls (2015)
Youth
The Game (2014)
Troy: Fall of a City
The Victim
The Queen's Gambit
Dept. Q
Under the Banner of Heaven