Dakota Blue Richards, a talented actress, was born at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in South Kensington, London, and spent her childhood in Brighton with her mother. Her Prussian heritage on her grandmother's side and Irish heritage on her father's side add to her unique cultural background.
Inspired by her mother's experiences with Native Americans while studying and traveling in the USA, Richards was given the name Dakota Blue. At school, she was an active participant in school plays and attended a local amateur dramatics group, showcasing her passion for the arts.
At the age of 12, Richards made her professional acting debut in the film adaptation of Phillip Pullman's The Northern Lights (The Golden Compass),starring alongside Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig as Lyra Belaqua. This role marked the beginning of her successful acting career.
Richards has been nominated for numerous awards, including two best actress awards for her portrayal of Franky Fitzgerald in E4's BAFTA-winning drama Skins, and a Saturn award for her role in The Golden Compass.
In addition to her acting career, Richards has taken up screenwriting and has completed a short and feature-length film. She has described the experience of writing as "in many ways more personal than acting" and found it to be "quite cathartic."
Richards has also been involved in various campaigns and projects, including Ocean 2012, a campaign to prevent overfishing, and SORAPOL's AW13 campaign "Immortal." She has been photographed by renowned fashion photographers, including RANKIN and Kate Bellm, and has appeared on the cover of 7th Man magazine.
In her personal life, Richards is committed to social and environmental causes. She has attended a two-week camp organized by the Equality and Human Rights Commission, which aimed to bring together teenagers from different backgrounds to discuss discrimination. She has also supported Action for Children, a charity helping vulnerable young people overcome injustice and deprivation, and has been a long-time supporter of Good Gifts.
Richards is a vegan and has been vocal about her concerns for global issues. Her dedication to her craft, her philanthropic efforts, and her commitment to living a compassionate lifestyle have made her a respected and admired figure in the entertainment industry.
