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Lara BelmontBritish actress
Country:
 Great Britain |
Content:
- Lara Belmont: Biography of a British Actress
- The War Zone
- Bread and Roses
- Oh Marbella!, Hitler Is Dead, Foxley, and Henry VIII
- Bill and Take Me Back
- Rise of the Footsoldier and Short Films
- Wild Decembers
Lara Belmont: Biography of a British Actress
Lara Belmont is a British actress, best known for her role as Jessie in the drama film "The War Zone." She was born in 1980 in Oxford, United Kingdom. Before embarking on her acting career, Lara worked as a model until she auditioned for Tim Roth's drama film "The War Zone" in 1999, which was adapted from Alexander Stuart's novel of the same name.
The War Zone
In this debut directorial work by Tim Roth, starring Ray Winstone, Tilda Swinton, Colin Farrell, and Freddie Cunliffe, Lara played an 18-year-old girl who has a secret sexual relationship with her father. The film received 9 out of 10 nominations and Lara's performance was highly praised. She was nominated for the "British Independent Film Award" as a "rising actress."
Bread and Roses
In 2000, Lara appeared in Ken Loach's television drama "Bread and Roses." The film explores the lives of undocumented immigrants in the United States and highlights the social issues arising from the constant influx of illegal immigrants.
Ashes and Sand, Dead Long Enough: The Revenge of the Genie, Swap, and Crime and Punishment
In 2002, Belmont appeared in four projects, playing leading roles in each of them. In Bob Blagden's drama "Ashes and Sand," Lara portrayed Neely alongside Nick Moran and Victoria Scarborough. In Marcus Adams' horror film "Dead Long Enough: The Revenge of the Genie," she played a student named Stella. The film also starred Joe Absolom, Lucas Haas, Melanie Gutteridge, and Alec Newman. The movie revolves around a group of British students who decide to summon spirits, leading to a bloody massacre where survival becomes their focus. In David Drury's thriller "Swap," Lara portrayed 19-year-old Lisa Forrester, the daughter of overly protective parents played by Michael Maloney and Jemma Redgrave. In the adaptation of Fyodor Dostoevsky's classic novel "Crime and Punishment," Belmont played the role of Sonia Marmeladova.
Oh Marbella!, Hitler Is Dead, Foxley, and Henry VIII
In 2003, Belmont starred as Sofia in Pierce Ashworth's Spanish comedy "Oh Marbella!" alongside Rick Mayall, Tom Bell, and Mike Reid. That same year, she played various roles in television projects such as "Hitler Is Dead," a docudrama about the 1944 Operation, "Foxley," and the historical drama "Henry VIII," which delves into the turbulent reign of England's cruel king. In "Henry VIII," Lara portrayed the younger sister of the king, Mary Tudor.
Bill and Take Me Back
In 2004, Belmont took on the role of Helen Ward in the British police series "Bill." She appeared in two episodes before deciding to return to the big screen. In 2005, she starred in the short film "Take Me Back."
Rise of the Footsoldier and Short Films
In 2007, Lara landed the role of Karen in Julian Gilbey's crime drama "Rise of the Footsoldier." The film is based on the biography of Carlton Leach, a former football hooligan who later became a powerful figure in the British criminal underworld. Despite receiving negative reviews from critics, the film gained popularity among the British audience. The following year, she played lead roles in two short films by Rob Brown, "Open Skies" and "Echoes."
Wild Decembers
In 2009, Lara appeared in Anthony Byrne's Irish drama "Wild Decembers," where she played one of the main characters alongside Owen McDonnell, Matt Ryan, and Hugh O'Connor.
