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Daisy Edgar-Jones

Daisy Edgar-Jones is an English actress known for her television breakthrough in the 2020 limited series *Normal People*.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Daisy Edgar-Jones is an English actress known for her television breakthrough in the 2020 limited series *Normal People*. She has since appeared in several film and television projects, including *Fresh*, *Where the Crawdads Sing*, *Under the Banner of Heaven*, and *Twisters*.

Early life and background

Daisy Jessica Edgar-Jones was born on 24 May 1998 in Islington, London. She is an English actress who grew up in London.

Career

She began acting on television, including roles in *Cold Feet* and *War of the Worlds*. Her breakout role came with *Normal People* in 2020, followed by leading and supporting roles in film and television.

Recognition

Edgar-Jones received major award nominations for *Normal People* and later for *Under the Banner of Heaven*. These nominations established her as a rising screen performer.

Selected filmography

Her notable credits include *Normal People*, *Fresh*, *Where the Crawdads Sing*, *Under the Banner of Heaven*, and *Twisters*. These roles span romantic drama, horror-thriller, mystery, crime drama, and disaster film.

Key facts

  • Daisy Edgar-Jones began her screen career with the television series *Cold Feet* and *War of the Worlds*.
  • She gained wider recognition for playing Marianne in the BBC/Hulu series *Normal People*.
  • Her performance in *Normal People* earned nominations for a British Academy Television Award and a Golden Globe Award.
  • She starred in the films *Fresh*, *Where the Crawdads Sing*, and *Twisters*.
  • She also appeared in the FX on Hulu miniseries *Under the Banner of Heaven* and received a second Golden Globe nomination for that role.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Daisy Edgar-Jones?
She is an English actress best known for *Normal People* and later film roles such as *Where the Crawdads Sing* and *Twisters*.
What is Daisy Edgar-Jones's full name?
Her birth name is Daisy Jessica Edgar-Jones.
When was Daisy Edgar-Jones born?
She was born on 24 May 1998.
What role made Daisy Edgar-Jones widely known?
Her starring role as Marianne in *Normal People* brought her wide recognition.
Has Daisy Edgar-Jones received major award nominations?
Yes. She has been nominated for a British Academy Television Award and a Golden Globe Award for *Normal People*, and later received another Golden Globe nomination for *Under the Banner of Heaven*.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daisy_Edgar-Jones
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, birthplace, career beginnings, breakthrough role, selected credits, and award nominations.
  2. Apple TV — https://tv.apple.com/us/person/daisy-edgar-jones/umc.cpc.2adx75ks9n9mswo68od2xomf8
    Supports: Career overview, *Normal People*, and early television roles.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8402992/
    Supports: Birth details, training with the National Youth Theatre, and early acting work.