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Amara Karan

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Amara was born to Sri Lankan parents who had moved to England from Zambia to further her father's work opportunities. She went to the Wimbledon High School and, although she enjoyed drama, she regarded acting as a risky profession and studied Politics, Philosophy and Economics at Oxford University, graduating with a 2:1 degree... See full bio »

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in Wimbledon, London, England, UK
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@EmmaTaylorMUA So glad that the Bollinger came in handy at New Year's eve! Please send my love to darling Anna Morena too. HAPPY NEW YEAR!
2 January 2013 8:52 AM, PST
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Franklin Ojeda Smith - -- "...back in the day the 'barb wire' was more visible" and early on I chose baseball over acting; then academia and not baseball. Now,"...the kids are grown, the dog is dead and now that I may, I choose acting." Please take a look: 1)Boardwalk Empire - Deacon Cuffy 2)Murder Incorporated - Sam Christenson 3)Cayman Went - Aniston Turnkey 4)Letting Go -Therapist 5)Footsteps in the Sand - Jim. Thank You! Franklin

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Christopher Mann's Theatrical Demo Reel -- This reel contains Christopher performing in Film and Television. The clips included are from the following: "The Boundary", "The Wire", "Duplicity", "Law & Order(SVU)", "Michael Clayton", "Cost Of A Soul", "HEROES" and "Law & Order (CI)".

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Francine Locke Film Reel -- Family Law (Best Actress, Gideon), Stealing Home (Best Supporting Actress-nom.) 168 Project, True Tale Monster (Albert P. Weisman Award), The Discarded (2011 Feature Release).

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David H. Lawrence, XVII - Drama -- On-camera drama reel featuring David H. Lawrence XVII, in scenes from Heroes, The Unit, LOST, and more

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2013 Jadoo
Shalini
 
2012 A Fantastic Fear of Everything
Sangeet
 
2012 All in Good Time
Vina
 
2011-2012 Kidnap and Ransom (TV series)
Carrie Heath
– Episode #2.2 (2012) … Carrie Heath
– Episode #2.1 (2012) … Carrie Heath
– Episode #1.3 (2011) … Carrie Heath
– Episode #1.2 (2011) … Carrie Heath
– Episode #1.1 (2011) … Carrie Heath
 
2011 Doctor Who (TV series)
Rita
– The God Complex (2011) … Rita
 
2011 The Task
Toni
 
2009 Suspended Animation (short)
 
2009 King Jeff (short)
Ashley
 
2009 Harmonica Swing (short)
Mary
 
2008 Agatha Christie's Poirot (TV series)
Princess Shaista
– Cat Among the Pigeons (2008) … Princess Shaista
 
2007 St. Trinian's
Peaches
 
2007 The Darjeeling Limited
Rita
 
2007 The Bill (TV series)
Abha Chaudhari
– Match Day Violence (2007) … Abha Chaudhari
 
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2012 The Big Picture (TV series)
Herself
– All in Good Time (2012) … Herself
 
2011 Doctor Who Confidential (TV series documentary)
Herself
– Heartbreak Hotel (2011) … Herself
 

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Amara Karan Showreel -- Showreel Scene credits: The Darjeeling Limited (Fox Searchlight), A Fantastic Fear of Everything (Universal Pictures), All in Good Time (Studiocanal), St. Trinian's (Ealing Studios), Jadoo (Intandem Films), Kidnap and Ransom Series 1 & 2 (ITV), Poirot: CAT AMONG THE PIGEONS (ITV), Doctor Who: THE GOD COMPLEX (BBC) St. Trinian's -- St Trinian's, a school for "young ladies" with its anarchic doctrine of free expression, brings together a motley crew of ungovernable girls who, using their wit and ingenuity, save the school from bankruptcy. St. Trinian's -- St Trinian's, a school for "young ladies" with its anarchic doctrine of free expression, brings together a motley crew of ungovernable girls who, using their wit and ingenuity, save the school from bankruptcy.
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Personal Details

Other Works:

Played 'Lady Agatha' in The Making of a Marchioness by Frances Hodgson Burnett for BBC Radio 4. (2007) See more »

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8 Interviews  | 1 Article  | 1 Magazine Cover Photo  | See more »

Height:

5' 3½" (1.61 m)
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Her Sri Lankan parents moved to England from Zambia two years before she was born. See more »