Rose Leslie

Cast

Born

February 9, 1987 · Aberdeen, Scotland, UK

Birth name

Rose Eleanor Arbuthnot-Leslie

Rose Leslie is a Scottish actress whose career spans television, film, and stage. Born in Aberdeen near Lickleyhead Castle, she pursued acting from a young age, first at Millfield School and later at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA), where she earned a bachelor's degree with honors in 2008. Her on-screen debut came in 2009 with the television film New Town, earning her the Scottish BAFTA New Talent Award. Leslie’s early work includes recurring roles in British television and a stage appearance at London’s Globe Theatre. Her career has developed through collaborations with major networks and international productions, balancing historical drama, contemporary storytelling, and fantasy genres.