Daphne Alexander

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Daphne Alexander (born in Cyprus) is a multilingual actress known for her work across film, television, and stage. She gained prominence for her portrayal of nurse Nadia Talianos on the long-running BBC medical drama "Casualty".

Early Life and Education

Alexander was born and raised in Cyprus. She pursued her higher education at Oxford University and later trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA).

Career

Television

Daphne Alexander first gained widespread recognition for her role as nurse Nadia Talianos on "Casualty", a popular BBC medical drama. Her performance on the show established her as a talented actress in the British television industry.

Film

Alexander has an impressive international filmography. She appeared in Roman Polanski's political thriller "The Ghost Writer" and Olatunde Osunsanmi's sci-fi thriller "The Fourth Kind". Additionally, she had a role in HBO's historical miniseries "House of Saddam". More recently, she has been seen in notable films such as "Smyrna", where she played Catherine Horton, and "Minore", portraying Aliki. She also played leading roles in award-winning films "The Palace" and "The Siege on Liperti Street".

Radio and Stage

Daphne Alexander has lent her voice to the character Modesty Blaise in BBC Radio 4's adaptations. She has also performed onstage in both London and New York, demonstrating her versatility as an actress.

Personal Life

Daphne Alexander is passionate about languages. She is a native speaker of English and Greek, fluent in French, and conversational in German and Levantine Arabic. She splits her time between London, Athens, and Los Angeles, balancing her international career.

Selected Filmography

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