Daisy Haggard

Daisy Haggard is a talented British actress and comedian celebrated for her diverse roles in television and film. Born to renowned film director Piers Haggard and Anna Sklovsky, she grew up in Dulwich, South London, and attended James Allen's Girls' School before honing her craft at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.

Haggard's acting career took flight in 1996 with her debut in an episode of ITV's The Ruth Rendell Mysteries, directed by her father. Despite his initial reservations about her pursuing acting, she made a significant mark in the industry. She gained recognition for her performances in the BBC Three sketch show Man Stroke Woman and the Channel 4 sitcom Green Wing, where she played Emmy. Haggard also appeared in the acclaimed comedy Peep Show and the darkly comedic Psychoville.

Notable film credits include her role as Miss Steele in the 2008 adaptation of Sense and Sensibility and lending her voice to the Ministry Lift in the Harry Potter films. In the realm of sci-fi, she played Sophie in the Doctor Who episodes "The Lodger" and "Closing Time."

Beyond television and film, Haggard has showcased her stage talent at the National Theatre and starred in the 2012 UK series Parents. She co-created and starred in the BBC Three sitcom Back to Life, which premiered in April 2019, and she continues to impress audiences with her recent role in the 2023 series Boat Story alongside Paterson Joseph.