Georgie Henley

Georgia Laura "Georgie" Henley is an British teen actress. She is best known for her portrayal of Lucy Pevensie in The Chronicles of Narnia series.



Early Life
Georgie was born on July 9th, 1995 in West Yorkshire, England to her parents Mike and Helen. Georgie has two older sisters, Rachael and Laura. Rachael played the older version of Lucy in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.

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. Henley states that during her audition they asked her about a book she was reading at the time.

In 2006, Georgie took the part of young Jane Eyre in BBC's adaption of Jane Eyre.

She returned as Lucy for the second and third installments of the popular Narnia film series, The chronicles of Narnia, Prince Caspian. Then came back for The chronicles of Narnia, The voyage of the dawn treader.

Henley is also due to appear alongside Abigail Breslin in the 2012 film The Class Project as Beth.

Personal Life

Georgie attends Bradford Grammar School in Bradford 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 Henley would like to continue being an actress or become a famous author.

Her religion is Christian.

Nominations
 * 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

2006: Best Breakthrough Performance (forThe Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe) — Nominated

Awards
 * 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

2008: Kids Choice Film Actress (for The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian) - Won

External Links


 * imdb.com
 * Simply Georgie
 * Narnia.co.nr