Holliday Grainger
English actress in television and film
An English actress gained recognition for performances in television and film. Notable roles include Lucrezia Borgia in the historical drama series 'The Borgias' and the title character in the adaptation of 'The Capture'. Also featured in the films 'Cinderella' and 'Great Expectations', demonstrating versatility across genres. Grainger started acting at a young age and has built a career primarily in British television and cinema.
Played Lucrezia Borgia in 'The Borgias'
Starred in 'The Capture' as the lead character
Appeared in 'Cinderella' (2015) as a supporting character
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