Aimee Lou Wood

Aimée Lou Wood (born 3 February 1995) is a British actress. She is best known for her debut role as Aimee Gibbs in the Netflix original comedy-drama series Sex Education.[1]

Aimee Lou Wood
Wood in 2019
Born (1995-02-03) 3 February 1995
Stockport, Greater Manchester, England
EducationRoyal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA)
OccupationActress
Years active2018–present
Known forSex Education, Uncle Vanya

Early life

Aimee Lou Wood is from Manchester, England. She studied acting, first on the Foundation Course at the Oxford School of Drama[2], then at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA)[3] where she graduated in 2017, obtaining a BA Degree in Acting (H Level). During her time at RADA, Wood was involved in many productions, such as playing Margaret in a production of Scuttlers directed by Hannah Eidinow, and as Goody in Vinegar Tom, directed by Cressida Brown. Wood played Jess in Hen, a short film directed by James Larkin, and Yulia in Summerfolk, directed by Deborah Paige.[4]

Career

In 2019, Wood made her screen debut as Aimee Gibbs, a main character in the Netflix comedy-drama series Sex Education, alongside co-stars Emma Mackey, Asa Butterfield, Ncuti Gatwa and Gillian Anderson.[5][6] Wood had originally auditioned for the part of 'Lily' (played by Tanya Reynolds), but was more than happy to land the role of Aimee Gibbs.[3][5] Wood's Agent is Lizzie Newell, Independent Talent Group.[7]

Aimee also plays Sonya as part of the play 'Uncle Vanya' playing at the Harold Pinter Theatre in London from 14th January to 2nd May 2020. The show has a run time of 2 hours 30 mins.

Personal life

Wood's Sex Education co-star, Connor Swindells, confirmed that they were in a relationship in January 2019.[8]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
TBALouis WainClairePost-production

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2019– presentSex EducationAimee GibbsMain role
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References
  1. Petter, Olivia (26 January 2019). "Sex Education's Aimee Lou Wood wants women to take ownership of their sexuality". independent.co.uk.
  2. "Oxford School of Drama Prospectus" (PDF).
  3. Bergado, Gabe (25 January 2019). "Sex Education Star Aimee Lou Wood on the Power of Female Pleasure, Her Love for RuPaul's Drag Race , and the Iconic "My Ham!" Line". yahoo.com.
  4. "Student & graduate profiles – Aimee Lou Wood". rada.ac.uk. Retrieved 29 January 2019.
  5. Bergado, Gabe (25 January 2019). "Sex Education Star Aimee Lou Wood on the Power of Female Pleasure". teenvogue.com. Retrieved 29 January 2019.
  6. "netflix sets premier date for coming of age drama Sex Education!". eclipsemagazine.com. 4 December 2018. Retrieved 9 February 2019.
  7. "Actors: Aimee Lou Wood". independenttalent.com. 2019.
  8. Lee, Jess (1 March 2019). "Sex Education's Connor Swindells confirms real-life romance with co-star Aimee Lou Wood". Digital Spy.
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