1. Biography of Laura Haddock
2. Early Life and Education
3. Television and Theater Career
4. Breakthrough and Recent Projects
5. Awards and Future Projects

Biography of Laura Haddock

Laura Jane Haddock, a British actress, gained widespread recognition in 2013 after portraying Lucrezia Donati, the lover of Leonardo Da Vinci, in the TV series "Da Vinci's Demons" (2013-2015). This acting role served as a gateway to the world of big-screen cinema for Laura, and she now has a repertoire of roles in popular films such as "Guardians of the Galaxy" (2014), "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" (2017), and "Transformers: The Last Knight" (2017).

Early Life and Education

Laura Jane Haddock was born on August 21, 1985, in Enfield, London, England, United Kingdom. She spent her childhood in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, where she attended St George's School. At the age of 17, Laura left school to pursue her passion for acting. She moved to London and enrolled at the Arts Educational Schools in Chiswick, a suburb of London.

Television and Theater Career

Laura's television debut came in 2007 when she appeared in an episode of the series "My Family." In the same year, she also appeared in an episode of the comedy show "Mock the Week" and added four more projects to her filmography, including the mini-series "Magicians," and the multi-episode series "Miss Marple" (1 episode), "Honest" (6 episodes), and "The Palace" (2 episodes). In 2009, Laura could be seen on television again, with roles in the series "Monday, Monday" (7 episodes) and "How Not to Live Your Life" (one of the main roles from 2009 to 2011). In the same year, she made her stage debut in the play "Famous Last" at the Orange Tree Theatre. She also appeared in another play, "Rutherford and Son," at the Northern Stage theater.

In 2010, Laura's television roles were limited, but she expanded her list of theater performances with the play "Old Jimmy's Daughter" at The Great Theatre of Holland. In 2011, she made her big-screen debut in the superhero blockbuster "Captain America: The First Avenger," in which she played a fan of Captain America in an episodic role. In the same year, she could be seen in two episodes of the action series "Strike Back," the TV movie "The Outcast," and the feature film "Weekend Retreat." Her final work in 2012 earned her a nomination for "Best Debut" at the Empire Awards, given by the English film magazine Empire. The award went to actress Felicity Jones for her role in the film "Like Crazy."

Breakthrough and Recent Projects

Laura's career began to soar in 2012 when she appeared in the series "Upstairs Downstairs" (6 episodes) and "Missing" (2 episodes), as well as films such as "Storage 24," "House Cocktail" (short film), and "Electric Cinema: How to Behave" (short film). In 2013, she appeared in an episode of the mini-series "Dancing on the Edge," which received positive reviews from critics and viewers. However, this year was significant for Laura for two other reasons: she landed the role of Lucrezia in the series "Da Vinci's Demons," which became a breakthrough in her career, and she married her longtime boyfriend, actor Sam Claflin, whom she had been dating for two years prior to their wedding.

In "Da Vinci's Demons," Laura showcased her acting skills to audiences and critics alike, and her efforts did not go unnoticed. The following year, the star of "Da Vinci's Demons" had a small but crucial role in the blockbuster film "Guardians of the Galaxy," where she portrayed Meredith Quill, the mother of young Peter Quill, who grows up to become the Star-Lord, a guardian of the universe. In 2014, in addition to "Guardians of the Galaxy," Laura appeared in an episode of the series "Ripper Street" and the film "A Wonderful Christmas Time." In 2015, Haddock returned to the role of Lucrezia Donati in the third and final season of "Da Vinci's Demons" and also appeared in the film "SuperBob" and two episodes of the popular British series "Luther."

The following year, Laura appeared in one episode of the adventure film "The Musketeers" and the multi-episode thriller "The Level" (6 episodes), in which she played one of the leading roles. Laura's most recent projects are the blockbusters "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" and "Transformers: The Last Knight," released in 2017. In the former, she reprised her role as Meredith Quill, and in the latter, she portrayed Vivian Wembley, a literature professor at Oxford University who becomes one of the main assistants to Cade Yeager (Mark Wahlberg) in resolving another conflict between the Transformers.

Awards and Future Projects

Laura Haddock has received two awards, which she shared with her colleagues from the "Guardians of the Galaxy" films, for "Best Ensemble Cast" from the Detroit Film Critics Society and the Nevada Film Critics Society. As of now, she has not received any personal acting awards, apart from her nomination for "Best Newcomer" for "The Inbetweeners Movie." She was also nominated for "Best Supporting Actress in a Movie or Miniseries" at the 2016 Critics' Choice Television Awards for her role in the fourth season of "Luther."

Laura has not appeared on the theater stage since 2010, with her last stage performance being in the play "Old Jimmy's Daughter." The lack of recent work in the theater can be attributed to her busy schedule in Hollywood, where she has been actively filming since 2013. Like her husband, Sam Claflin, the star of "The Hunger Games" franchise, Laura has become in demand in the world of cinema. However, she has not rushed to end her career in the theater. Perhaps in the near future, the actress will delight fans and enthusiasts of stage acting with a new theatrical project. As of now, Laura Haddock has no scheduled projects.

In October 2017, Laura delighted her fans with the announcement that she and her husband, Sam Claflin, are expecting their second child. Their first child, Pip, was born on December 10, 2015.

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