Georgie Henley

Georgia "Georgie" Laura Henley is an English teen actress. She is best known for her portrayal as Lucy Pevensie in Disney's The Chronicles of Narnia.

Early Life
Georgia was born on July 9th, 1995 in Ilkley, West Yorkshire, England to her parents Mike and Helen. Georgie has two older sisters, Rachael and Laura.

Career
Georgie was discovered by Pippa Hall; who visited Georgie's drama school - The Upstagers - casting for The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Represented by Christian Hodell at Hamilton Hotel; she had an 18 month casting session before she was finally given the role as Lucy.

In 2006, Georgie took the part of young Jane Eyre in BBC's adaption of Jane Eyre. She returned for the second installment of the popular Narnia film series, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian in 2008.

Georgie is currently filming the third film,The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader in

Australia, which is scheduled to be released in December of 2010.



Nominations
2006: Best Breakthrough Performance (forThe Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe) — Nominated
 * Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards
 * 2006: Best Young Actress (for The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe)— Nominated
 * Chicago Film Critics Association Awards
 * 2006: Most Promising Performer (for The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe)— Nominated
 * Empire Awards
 * 2006: Best Newcomer (for The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe) — Nominated
 * Online Film Critics Society Awards

Awards
2008: Kids Choice Film Actress (for The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian) - Won
 * Phoenix Film Critics Awards
 * 2006: Best Performance by a Youth in a Lead or Supporting Role — Female (for The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe) — Won
 * Young Artist Awards
 * 2006: Best Performance in a Feature Film — Young Actress Age Ten or Younger (for The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe) — Won
 * UK Kids Choice Awards

Personal Life
Georgie attends Bradford Grammar School in her hometown of Ilkley and still performs at her drama group. She still keeps in close contact with her co-stars, William Moseley, Anna Popplewell, and Skandar Keynes. Georgie loves to write music on her guitar, sing, and has even written two books, titled "The Snow Stag" and "The Pillar of Secrets".

When she is older, Georgie would like to continue acting or be a professional author.

Henley is a supporter of SOS Children's Village, an international orphan charity providing homes and mothers for orphaned and abandoned children.