Maude Hirst
Maude Hirst | |
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.png) Hirst in 2018 | |
| Born | Maude Gabriella Hirst February 1988 (age 36) Hackney, London, England |
| Alma mater | Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, fitness trainer |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Father | Michael Hirst |
| Family | Georgia Hirst (sister) |
Maude Gabriella Hirst (born February 1988)[1] is an English actress. She is known for her appearances on television in the series The Tudors (2007–2010) and Vikings (2013–2017).
Early life
[edit]Hirst was born in Hackney, East London.[2] She is the daughter of producer and writer Michael Hirst and artist Susan Aldworth,[3][4] and was primarily raised by her mother.[5] Hirst won a scholarship to the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts in London.[6]
Career
[edit]Before appearing on screen, Hirst founded the women-centred production company Tuppence Films. She appeared on the British television series The Tudors, created by her father, in the role of Kat Ashley between 2008 and 2010, then starred in Vikings, also created by her father, for four seasons between 2013 and 2017 as Helga, wife of Floki, played by Gustaf Skarsgård.
In 2017, after Vikings, Hirst decided to step away from acting and changed life direction by devoting her endeavors to the art of Mindfulness. [7]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2008 | Cash and Curry | Sophie | Minor role |
| 2009 | Nuryan | Ellie | Minor role |
| 2016 | The Knock | Carol | Short-film, post-production |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–2010 | The Tudors | Kat Ashley | Recurring role, 9 episodes |
| 2013–2017 | Vikings | Helga | Recurring role, 39 episodes |
References
[edit]- ^ Date of birth
- Maude Hirst Yoga business (confirms identity): "About: Maude Hirst". Maude Hirst Yoga. Archived from the original on 8 December 2019.
- Hirst's official directorship records for business (confirms her date of birth): "Maude Gabriella Hirst". Companies House. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
- ^ "Maude Hirst on her role in the History Channel's Vikings". The Resident. 10 April 2017. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
- ^ "In Conversation with Maude Hirst". viewofthearts.com. 13 December 2016.
- ^ Maude Hirst (6 June 2016). "My incredible mum has two pieces of work in this years Royal Academy Summer Show. Go check them out..." Retrieved 18 August 2021 – via Twitter.
- ^ "In Conversation with Maude Hirst of 'Vikings'". View of the Arts. 13 December 2016. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
- ^ "Lisa Richards Agency - Maude Hirst". lisarichards.ie. 2020.
- ^ "Maude Hirst on Mindfulness". instagram.com. 21 January 2021. Archived from the original on 26 December 2021.
External links
[edit]- Maude Hirst at IMDb
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