Phoebe Campbell

Phoebe Campbell is an English actor. They are known for playing Rhaena Targaryen in the HBO fantasy series House of the Dragon (2022). Their previous work includes a role on the British TV show Midsomer Murders and the role of Cecily Cardew in a 2022 production of The Importance of Being Earnest.[2]

This article is about the English stage and television actor who portrayed Rhaena Targaryen in the HBO series House of the Dragon. For information about the Canadian woman who hung her husband, see Murder of George Campbell.

Phoebe Campbell
Born
Phoebe Campbell

1997 or 1998 (age 25–26)[1]
England
Alma materRoyal Academy of Dramatic Art, London
OccupationActor
Years active2016–present

Early life

Phoebe Campbell was born in England. In 2022, Campbell graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) with a Bachelor's of Art in Acting.[3] During their time at RADA, Campbell took part in various university-run theatrical productions, including Hamlet, Antigone and opera Our Man in Havana.[1]

Career

They made their acting debut in 2016, portraying various roles, including Petra in the BBC Television show Home From Home and Tara in the ITV series Midsomer Murders. In 2017, they played the role of Jenny in the award-winning short film Heart's Ease, which was produced by Jassa Ahluwalia.[4][2]

Campbell has been cast in the television role of Rhaena Targaryen[5] in the 2022 award-winning HBO fantasy series House of the Dragon, a Game of Thrones prequel and adaptation of George R. R. Martin's companion book Fire and Blood.[6] Campbell was nominated alongside the rest of the cast for the Best Ensemble in a Drama Series category in the 2022 Pena de Prata awards.[7] Their return is anticipated for Season 2.[8]

Campbell made their theatrical debut in 2022, in an English Touring Theatre all-black production of The Importance of Being Earnest as Cecily Cardew, alongside actress Adele James.[9][10] Their performance was praised, called "effervescently bouncy" and garnering a "huge laugh" by the Evening Standard,[11] and called "flawless" by Theatre Weekly.[12]

Personal life

Campbell is non-binary.[13]

Filmography
† Denotes works that have not yet been released
Film roles
Year Title Role Notes
2016 The Last Dragonslayer Girl at Stuffco Adaptation of the book by the same name
2018 Heart's Ease Jenny Short Film
2023 Twofold † Allie Short Film
Television roles
Year Title Role Notes
2016 Home from Home Petra Season 1 - Episode 1: "Pilot"
2017 Midsomer Murders Tara Lockson Season 19 - Episode 2: "Crime and Punishment"
2022 House of the Dragon Rhaena Targaryen Season 1 - Episodes: "The Lord of the Tides",[14] "The Black Queen”[15]

Theatre
Stage roles
Year Title Role Notes
2022 The Importance of Being Earnest Cecily Cardew English Touring Theatre[10]

References
  1. "Phoebe Campbell". www.spotlight.com. Retrieved 30 August 2023.
  2. Curtis Brown. "Phoebe Campbll - CV". Retrieved 30 August 2023.
  3. Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. "Phoebe Campbell Profile". Retrieved 30 August 2023.
  4. "Reviews: Heart's Ease". Jassa Ahluwalia. Retrieved 30 August 2023.
  5. Ankers-Range, Adele. "House of the Dragon: The Entire Cast of the Game of Thrones Prequel (So Far)". IGN.com. Retrieved 30 August 2023.
  6. "House of the Dragon – Character Descriptions". WarnerMedia. Retrieved 30 March 2022.
  7. Antunes, Gabriel (15 December 2022). "Os indicados ao Pena de Prata 2022". Isso é Veludo?. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
  8. Connolly, Jason (24 October 2022). "House Of The Dragon Fans Are Hoping To See Rhaena Targaryen Draw Some Blood In Season 2". Looper. Retrieved 30 August 2023.
  9. "The Importance of Being Earnest (2022) - Phoebe Campbell". rosetheatre.org. Retrieved 30 August 2023.
  10. "The Importance of Being Earnest - Cast". ett.org.uk. Retrieved 30 August 2023.
  11. Curtis, Nick. "The Importance of Being Earnest at the Rose Theatre review: boisterous and fresh take on Oscar Wilde's classic". www.standard.co.uk. yahoo!life. Retrieved 30 August 2023.
  12. Stewart, Greg. "Review: The Importance of Being Earnest at Rose Theatre". theatreweekly.com. Retrieved 30 August 2023.
  13. "Best Non-Binary Actor - Phoebe Campbell". X (formerly Twitter). Retrieved 30 August 2023.
  14. Kain, Erik (10 October 2022). "'House Of The Dragon' Episode 8 Review: Long Live The King". Forbes. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
  15. Holton, Nick (26 October 2022). "The biggest talking points from the House of the Dragon season finale". The Independent. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
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