Samantha Colley
Acting
Biography
Samantha Colley (March 22, 1989) is an English actress having had roles in various theatre and television productions, including playing the lover of both Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso in the National Geographic TV series Genius. Colley studied at the Oxford School of Drama where, as a student, she performed in productions of Anna Karenina, The Taming of the Shrew, and Pride and Prejudice. In 2014, Colley made her stage debut in The Crucible at The Old Vic theatre in London. Colley was nominated for Best Supporting Actress in a Play at the 2015 WhatsOnStage Awards for her performance as Abigail Williams, but lost out to Rachelle Ann Go. In 2017, Colley starred as Mileva Marić in Genius, the ten-part television series for National Geographic and Fox 21 about the life and work of Albert Einstein. In 2018, Colley reappeared in the second season of Genius, playing Dora Maar the lover of Picasso, who was played by Antonio Banderas.
Known For
The early days of a young Endeavour Morse, whose experiences as a detective constable with the Oxford City Police will ultimately shape his future.
Endeavour
The life stories of history's greatest minds. From their days as young adults to their final years we see their discoveries, loves, relationships, causes, flaws and genius.
Genius
The story of Queen Victoria, who came to the throne at a time of great economic turbulence and resurgent republicanism – and died 64 years later the head of the largest empire the world had ever seen, having revitalised the throne’s public image and become “grandmother of Europe”.
Victoria
Through a series of daring escapades deep within a dark and dangerous criminal underworld, Han Solo meets his mighty future copilot Chewbacca and encounters the notorious gambler Lando Calrissian.
Solo: A Star Wars Story
The four-part drama series will tell the story of Cary Grant’s life, from his humble beginnings as Archie Leach in Bristol, England to the Hollywood leading man he became.
Archie: The Man Who Became Cary Grant
When seven-year-old William receives a new favorite toy for Christmas, he discovers a lifelong friend and unlocks a world of magic.
The Velveteen Rabbit
Richard Armitage stars in Yael Farber's powerful production of Arthur Miller's timeless witch hunt parable.