Imogen Waterhouse

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Imogen Waterhouse is an English actress and model. She starred in the horror film Braid (2018) and on television, she is known for her roles in the CW series The Outpost (2018–2021), where she also made her directorial debut,[1] and the Apple TV+ series The Buccaneers (2023–). She is the younger sister of musician and model Suki Waterhouse.

Early life and education

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Waterhouse grew up in Chiswick, London, the daughter of Elizabeth, a cancer care nurse, and Norman Waterhouse, a plastic surgeon.[2] She is known as "Immy" to her friends and family.[1]

In 2014 Waterhouse signed with Next Management, which also represents Suki.[3][4] However, she decided to pursue a primarily acting-based career and trained at the Oxford School of Drama.[2][5][6]

Career

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Since 2015 Waterhouse has appeared in guest roles in various TV series and had supporting roles in the 2016 thriller Nocturnal Animals[7] and the 2017 film The Last Photograph. In 2018 she was cast in a leading role in the horror film Braid.[8]

From 2018-2020, Waterhouse starred in the American fantasy television series The Outpost, in which she played Princess Rosmund, the last surviving member of an overthrown and murdered royal family.[9] Her character departed the show in the season three finale. Waterhouse made her directorial debut with the season three episode "She Is Not A God"[10] and returned to the show in season four to direct the episodes "All We Do Is Say Goodbye" and "The Power of the Masters".[11][12]

In 2019 Waterhouse appeared in the short film Rain Stops Play by Mika Simmons, playing a young American woman who becomes the love interest of a gallery owner in New York.[13] In June 2022, she was cast in a starring role in the Apple TV+ drama television series The Buccaneers, based on the Edith Wharton novel.[14] The show was renewed for a second season in December 2023.[1]

Filmography

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Television and film roles
Year Title Role Notes
2015 The Coroner Sophie Bailey Episode: "First Love"
2016 Stan Lee's Lucky Man Lucie Episode: "Win Some, Lose Some"
2016 Nocturnal Animals Chloe Film; supporting role
2017 The Halcyon Lady Alexandra Cooper Episode 1.1
2017 The Last Photograph Daughter Film; supporting role
2018 Braid Petula Thames / Doctor Film; main role
2018–2021 The Outpost Gwynn Calkussar / Princess Rosmund Main role (season 1–3); also director, 3 episodes
2021 The Irregulars Eleanor Margot Episode: "Both the Needle and the Knife"
2023 The Buccaneers Jinny St. George TV series; main role[14]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Barnes, Kelsey (22 December 2023). "Imogen Waterhouse - Interview". 1883 Magazine. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
  2. ^ a b "Keeping up with the Waterhouses". Tattler. 11 February 2015. Archived from the original on 2016-08-27. Retrieved 2016-08-02.
  3. ^ Hyland, Véronique (17 November 2014). "Suki Waterhouse's Sister Signs to Her Agency". The Cut. New York Media. Archived from the original on 2014-11-19. Retrieved 2014-11-17.
  4. ^ "SUKI + IMMY WATERHOUSE - Heiße Model-Schwestern" (in German). Gala. 19 November 2014.
  5. ^ Adam Rathe (March 2017). "Imogen Waterhouse Makes a Case for the Babydoll Dress". Town & Country.
  6. ^ Bella Gladman (22 October 2015). "Suki and Immy Waterhouse are a sister act for Tommy Hilfiger". Telegraph.
  7. ^ Faran Krentcil (22 September 2015). "Suki Waterhouse's Little Sister Just Landed A Major Movie Role". Elle.
  8. ^ Harvey, Dennis (23 April 2018). "Film Review: 'Braid'". Variety. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
  9. ^ Flora Carr (10 August 2018). "It's about time we had more female leads in sci-fi: The Outpost has a gutsy heroine – but suffers from clunky CGI". Radio Times.
  10. ^ Murray, Rebecca (30 November 2020). "'The Outpost' Season 3 Episode 9 Photos: Preview of "She Is Not a God"". ShowbizJunkies. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
  11. ^ Murray, Rebecca (14 August 2021). "'The Outpost' Season 4 Episode 6 Preview: Photos, Plot, Cast and Air Date". ShowbizJunkies. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
  12. ^ Murray, Rebecca (20 August 2021). "'The Outpost' Season 4 Episode 7 Preview: Photos, Plot, Cast and Air Date". ShowbizJunkies. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
  13. ^ "Immy Waterhouse proves acting runs in the family as she stars in new short film". Tatler. 7 February 2019.
  14. ^ a b Denise Petski (23 June 2022). "Apple TV+ Orders 'The Buccaneers'-Inspired Drama Series; Kristine Froseth, Alisha Boe, Josie Totah Among Lead Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2022-06-25.
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