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My Take
Naomie Harris embodies a quality I prize above almost any other in actors: restraint that detonates later. She has been working since childhood — on television as early as 1987 — and took the unusual route of a Cambridge education before committing fully to the craft. Her work in Moonlight is the proof: limited screen time, yet hers is the performance that haunts you on the walk home, and the Oscar, BAFTA, and Golden Globe nominations all followed. The OBE she received in 2017 felt like Britain formally acknowledging what audiences already knew. She never chases the spotlight; she simply earns it, role after role.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Naomie Harris
- Name (Japanese)
- ナオミ・ハリス
- Reading
- なおみ・はりす
- Born
- September 6, 1976 (age 49)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Dragon
- Origin
- London, Roman Empire
- Occupation
- actor / film actor
2. Background
- University
- University of Cambridge
Awards & achievements
- 2017 Officer of the Order of the British Empire
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Naomie Harris born?
Born September 6, 1976 (age 49).
Where is Naomie Harris from?
Naomie Harris is from London, Roman Empire.
What does Naomie Harris do?
Naomie Harris works as actor, film actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.