Naomie Harris

BAFTA, Golden Globe, and Academy Award-nominated actress Naomie Harris is celebrated for her remarkable versatility, seamlessly transitioning between blockbuster hits and intimate independent films. Her career exemplifies range and depth, with standout performances in iconic franchises like James Bond, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Venom, as well as critically acclaimed films such as Moonlight, 28 Days Later, and Swan Song. She currently stars in Steven Soderbergh’s thriller Black Bag alongside Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender, after taking centre stage in Guillem Morales’ feature film The Wasp. Expanding beyond acting, Harris recently co-founded an AI-native tech startup with Alexandra Chong, the entrepreneur behind Lulu and Jacana. Embracing this bold new chapter, she looks forward to sharing her startup journey from the inaugural stage of the Panathēnea innovation festival in Athens. Off-screen, Harris holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Social and Political Science from Cambridge University and trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. In 2017, she was awarded an OBE by Queen Elizabeth for her contributions to drama.