Keeley Hawes

Keeley Hawes, born in London in 1976, is an English actress whose career began in literary adaptations and blossomed with her portrayal of Zoe Reynolds in "Spooks" and Alex Drake in "Ashes to Ashes." Her performances in "The Missing" and "The Durrells" solidified her status as a versatile lead, while her role as DI Lindsey Denton in "Line of Duty" garnered her a BAFTA nomination. Hawes further impressed as Home Secretary Julia Montague in the acclaimed thriller "Bodyguard," cementing her reputation for commanding screen presence and nuanced performances. Her work extends to film and video games, including roles in "Death at a Funeral" and voicing Lara Croft in the Tomb Raider series.