Georgia Hirst

Georgia Octavia Hirst (born 26 December 1994) is an English actress. She is known for her roles as the maiden Torvi in the History series Vikings (2014–2020) and Becky in the zombie horror movie Ravers (2018).

Georgia Hirst
Hirst at the 2021 German Comic Con
Born
Georgia Octavia Hirst

(1994-12-26) 26 December 1994
Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Alma materDrama Centre London
OccupationActress
Years active2014–present
Parent
RelativesMaude Hirst (sister)

Early life

Hirst was born on Boxing Day in Oxford. She is the daughter of writer Michael Hirst. Her older half-sister Maude Hirst appeared alongside her in Vikings. Hirst trained in acting at the Drama Centre London.[1]

Career

Hirst dedicated most of her early acting career to playing the character Torvi in the television series Vikings; the character debuted in the second season in 2013.[2] She was promoted to series regular during the sixth season.[3]

In 2018, Hirst was the sole actor in the Stephen Gates directed short film Dungeness,[4] and starred as Becky in the 2018 techno music zombie horror movie Ravers,[5] which had its world premiere at the 2018 London FrightFest Film Festival.[6] In 2020, Hirst played the role of Grace in the interactive rom-com Five Dates.[7]

Philanthropy

In 2021, Hirst joined The Celebs to record a cover of The Beatles classic "Let It Be", in support of the Mind charity and released on 3rd December 2021. Hirst was part of a choir of celebrities including Anne Hegerty, Ivan Kaye and Eunice Olumide, who were backing EastEnders actress Shona McGarty.[8][9][10]

Personal life

In 2017, Hirst made an appearance on Sky News where she urged young female fans to go ahead with smear tests after she had herself been diagnosed with precancerous cells at the age of 22. Hirst followed this by appearing in a Mika Simmons podcast, The Happy Vagina on the same topic.[11]

Filmography

Film and television
Year Title Role Notes
2014–2020 Vikings Torvi Recurring (seasons 2–6)
Main (season 6)
63 episodes
2018 Ravers [5] Becky Film
2018 Dungeness [4] woman Short film
2020 Five Dates [7] Grace Interactive Film
2023 To England, With Love Ali

Music video
Year Artist Title Role Notes
2021 Calum Scott Rise Patient Music Video
2021 Shona McGarty Let It Be Herself Music Video

Video games
Year Title Role Notes
2022 Deathtrap Dungeon Voice

References
  1. "Georgia Hirst". United Agents. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
  2. "Georgia Hirst, the charismatic star of the TV series "Vikings" is coming to Vilnius". ccbaltics.com. 2019.
  3. "'Vikings' star Georgia Hirst, says series finale won't please everyone". NME. 4 March 2020.
  4. "Dungeness". Vimeo. 2018.
  5. "Georgia Hirst - Ravers". starburstmagazine.com. 16 March 2020.
  6. "FrightFest Film Festival - Ravers". twitter.com. 28 August 2018.
  7. "Five Dates". walesinteractive.com. 2020.
  8. "Saga Entertainment and The Celebs have reunited, fronted by 'Shona Mcgarty' who sings a heart warming rendition of the Beatles classic 'Let It Be'".
  9. "Supporting mental health charity MIND, 'The Celebs' release a beautiful Beatles cover 'Let it Be'".
  10. "Shona McGarty - Let It Be". Youtube. Shona McGarty VEVO. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
  11. "Vikings star Georgia Hirst worried she'd be unemployable after speaking out on cancer scare". metro.co.uk. 15 January 2020.
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