Kosha Engler is a talented American/British actress, voice artist, singer, and writer, residing between London, UK, and the US East Coast.
Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Kosha began her career in the city, making her TV debut in HBO's The Wire in 2002. She went on to win the Irene Ryan Acting Award and appeared in Disney's family drama Tuck Everlasting alongside Sissy Spacek and William Hurt. Her performances on the finest stages in the region showcased her versatility and range.
In 2005, Kosha moved to London for love and soon established herself as a talented actress. Her "faultless" performance in David Mamet's Oleanna earned her a Best Actress nomination from the Manchester Evening News Theatre Awards. She also played the role of acerbic New Yorker Marie in a national UK tour of When Harry Met Sally, receiving praise for her "sublime comic timing".
In 2017, Kosha starred in a bold three-person Hamlet, switching between an American and English accent to play Gertrude, a "mesmerising Ophelia", Horatio, and Rosencrantz. Her performance was met with widespread critical acclaim, with Radio Times describing her as "superb".
As a mother, Kosha has expanded her acting experience to film, TV, voice over, and games, including motion capture. Her diverse range of roles includes a ruthless Queen in the historical drama Alexander: The Making of a God, a rebel commander in the game Crysis 3, the voice of Maybelline UK, a seductive American heiress in the period drama Victoria, and a fashion powerhouse in the romantic comedy Very Valentine.
Kosha is also a skilled voice artist, loving the freedom of the medium. In 2023, she voiced Cleo the sassy cat in Kitti Katz for Netflix and heist operator Shade in Payday 3. She made her cartoon series debut in Furiki Wheels for Disney/Gaumont, voicing over 20 characters. With nearly 40 top video game credits to her name, including Cyberpunk 2077 and Dying Light 2: Stay Human, Kosha is a sought-after voice artist.
In her free time, Kosha enjoys singing jazz, blues, and country around town, singing alto solo, in trio, and with a pop choir. She has been a regular performer in LiveWired, a comedy improvisation troupe.
