Welsh actress Morfydd Clark is recognized for her roles as Mina Harker in Dracula (2020) and Sister Clara in His Dark Materials (2019). She is also highly acclaimed for her portrayal of Galadriel in the upcoming Amazon Prime series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022–).
Early Life & Education
Morfydd Clark was born in Sweden on March 17, 1989, and relocated to Penarth, Wales, at the age of two along with her family. She referred to her dad as a “Glaswegian from Northern Ireland”.
She has North Welsh ancestry from her mother’s side. While her parents communicated in English, her maternal grandparents were Welsh speakers, resulting in her enrollment in a Welsh medium school. She is fluent in both English and Welsh. Her initial experience with acting was portraying Mrs. Dai Bread in a school rendition of Under Milk Wood.
Due to facing challenges with dyslexia and ADHD, she dropped out of school at the age of sixteen. However, she eventually obtained her A Levels in English and mathematics from Kings Monkton School in Cardiff.
In 2009, she was selected to participate in the British Youth Music Theatre’s show “According to Brian Haw” and also joined the National Youth Theatre of Wales. She then went on to receive training at the Drama Centre London.
Morfydd Clark’s Acting Career
In her last semester, Morfydd Clark left the Drama Centre to take on the lead role of Blodeuwedd in Saunders Lewis’s play with Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru.
She also graced the stage in productions such as Violence and Son at the Royal Court, Romeo and Juliet at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, and Les Liaisons Dangereuses at the Donmar Warehouse.
In 2016, Clark was recognized as one of the up-and-coming talents in the industry by being named a Screen International Star of Tomorrow for her performances in TV shows and stage productions. Her notable role as Frederica Vernon in Whit Stillman’s Love & Friendship showcased her acting abilities.
She was featured in the movie The Call Up and played Cordelia in King Lear at The Old Vic. In 2017, she had a lead role in Interlude In Prague and played the character of Catherine Dickens in The Man Who Invented Christmas.
She made appearances in the movies Crawl, The Personal History of David Copperfield, and Eternal Beauty in 2019. Additionally, Morfydd Clark played the role of Maud in the psychological horror film Saint Maud that year, earning her a nomination for Best Actress at the 2020 British Independent Film Awards.
She received the BAFTA Cymru Best Actress award for her portrayal of Maud and also earned a nomination for the 2021 BAFTA Rising Star Award.
Morfydd Clark was chosen to play the role of Galadriel in the Amazon Prime series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, a character that is portrayed as younger than in The Lord of the Rings. The news of her casting was so unexpected that she actually fainted.
Personal Life
Currently, Morfydd Clark is not in a relationship and there is no available information about her past romantic involvements. It seems that she prioritizes her career and prefers to keep her personal matters out of the public eye.
Net Worth
Morfydd Clark is an immensely renowned and talented performer. Numerous films and TV shows have also garnered exceptional reviews. She rakes in a considerable income due to her immense popularity and dedication in the entertainment world. Her net worth is estimated to be approximately $2 million.
