Freema Agyeman

Freema Agyeman

46 · Born: Mar 20, 1979

2018
2015
2013
2009
2006
2005

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornMar 20, 1979 London, England, UK
Parents
  • Azar Agyeman
  • Osei Agyeman
Relatives
  • Dominic Agyeman (Sibling)
  • Leila Agyeman (Sibling)

Biography

Freema Agyeman is a renowned British actress, celebrated for her captivating performances in a diverse range of television roles. Notably, she gained widespread recognition for her portrayal of Martha Jones in the critically acclaimed BBC science fiction series, Doctor Who, from 2007 to 2010. Her impressive acting skills and versatility were further showcased in the crime procedural drama, Law & Order: UK, where she played the complex character of Alesha Phillips from 2009 to 2011.

Agyeman's remarkable talent for playing multidimensional characters was also evident in her role as Amanita Caplan in the Netflix science fiction drama, Sense8, which aired from 2015 to 2018. Her dedication to her craft and ability to bring depth to her characters have earned her a loyal fan base and critical acclaim.

In addition to her work in science fiction and crime dramas, Agyeman has also made a significant impact in the medical procedural genre. Her portrayal of Dr. Helen Sharpe in the NBC series, New Amsterdam, from 2018 to 2022, has been particularly noteworthy.

Career

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2023
Dreamland
Dreamland as Trish
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2021
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2018
New Amsterdam
New Amsterdam as Helen Sharpe
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2017
Eat Locals
Eat Locals as Angel
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2016
Sense8
Sense8 as Amanita Caplan
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2015
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2013
Rubenesque
Rubenesque as Trudy
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The Carrie Diaries
The Carrie Diaries as Larissa Loughlin
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2012
The Women of Doctor Who
The Women of Doctor Who as Martha Jones (archive footage)
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Law & Order: UK
Law & Order: UK as Alesha Phillips
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2010
Bizarre E.R.
Bizarre E.R. as Narrator (voice)
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2008
Little Dorrit
Little Dorrit as Tattycoram
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Survivors
Survivors as Jenny Walsh
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2007
Doctor Who: The Infinite Quest
Doctor Who: The Infinite Quest as Martha Jones (voice)
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Doctor Who: Time Crash
Doctor Who: Time Crash as Martha Jones (archive footage / uncredited)
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Doctor Who
Doctor Who as Martha Jones
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2006
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1964
Crossroads
Crossroads as Lola Wise
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2014
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2013
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2009
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2007
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