Emilia Jones Explained

Emilia Jones
Birth Name:Emilia Annis I. Jones[1]
Birth Date:2002 2, df=yes
Birth Place:Westminster, London, England
Years Active:2010–present
Parents:Aled Jones (father)

Emilia Annis I. Jones (born 23 February 2002) is a British actress. She is best known for her lead role as a child of deaf adults in the drama film CODA (2021), for which she received a British Academy Film Award nomination for Best Actress. She is also known for starring in the Netflix adventure series Locke & Key (2020–2022).

Jones began her career as a child actress in West End theatre, Doctor Who (2013) and Utopia (2013–2014). Her earlier films include Brimstone (2016), Ghostland, Two for Joy (both in 2018), and Horrible Histories (2019).

Early life

Jones was born in London to Welsh singer and presenter Aled Jones and his wife, English circus performer Claire Fossett. She grew up in Barnes with her younger brother Lucas. She attended an improv class run by an agent, through whom Jones was cast in One Day.[2]

Career

Jones' acting career began in 2010, at the age of eight, when she appeared as Jasmine in the film One Day. She portrayed Alice in the Channel 4 drama Utopia,[3] and later that year played the young Queen of Years Merry Gejelh in the British television series Doctor Who episode "The Rings of Akhaten" (2013).[4] The Boston Standard lauded her for "carr[ying] off her scenes with aplomb" and for "really sell[ing] Merry’s mixture of naivety, knowledge and childlike fear,"[5] while the website Zap2It praised Jones' performance as "spot on."[6] She had a small role in (2011).

In 2011, Jones made her theatrical debut playing the princess Young Fiona in the original production of Shrek the Musical at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane.[7] [8] In 2013, she appeared in Rebecca Lenkiewicz's stage adaptation of Henry James's The Turn of the Screw as nine-year-old Flora, alternating between two other girls each night. After her performance on press night, she said, "I don’t find it scary, I just find it so much fun... I love every bit of it."[9] [10]

In December 2018, it was announced that Jones was cast as Kinsey Locke, one of the main characters in the Netflix fantasy drama series Locke & Key (2020–2022).[11] The first season was released on 7 February 2020.[12] It was her first main role in a television series. She was attracted to the part because of the prospect of playing two versions of the same character: Kinsey before and after she removes her fear.[13] In 2021, Jones starred in the Apple TV+ comedy-drama film CODA as Ruby Rossi, the only hearing member of her family who dreams of going to Berklee. For the part, she spent nine months (during production of Locke & Key) learning American Sign Language, while also learning how to operate a professional fishing trawler. Principal photography ran from September 2019 to January 2020. The film premiered on 28 January 2021 at the Sundance Film Festival, where it was bought by Apple Original Films for $25 million. It premiered on Apple TV+ on 13 August 2021 and received positive reviews; Jones and co-star Troy Kotsur were critically acclaimed and received several accolades.[14] The film won the award for Best Picture at the 94th Academy Awards, the first Sundance-premiered film to do so.

Jones has most recently starred in the films Cat Person and Winner,[15] [16] both directed by Susanna Fogel, and Fairyland by Andrew Durham.[17] She will next star in Charlie Harper by Tom Dean and Mac Eldridge.[18] [19]

Filmography

Film roles
YearTitleRoleNotes
2011English Girl
One DayJasmine
2014What We Did on Our HolidayLottie
2015YouthFrances
High-RiseVicky
2016BrimstoneJoanna
2018GhostlandYoung Beth
PatrickVikki
Two for JoyViolet
2019NuclearEmma
Horrible HistoriesOrla
2021CODARuby Rossi
2023Cat Person Margot
Fairyland Alysia Abbott
2024Winner[20] Reality Winner
2025The Running ManAmelia WilliamsFilming
Television roles
YearShowRoleNotes
2011House of AnubisYoung Sarah Frobisher-Smythe8 episodes
2013Doctor WhoMerry GejelhEpisode: "The Rings of Akhaten"
2013–2014UtopiaAlice Ward8 episodes
2014ResidueCharlotte JonesEpisode: Series 1, Episode 1
2015Wolf HallAnne CromwellEpisode: "Three Card Trick"
2020–2022Locke & KeyKinsey LockeMain role; 28 episodes
2025TaskMaeveUpcoming miniseries[21]

Discography

Soundtracks

TitleAlbum details
Horrible Histories (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
CODA (Soundtrack from the Apple Original Film)
  • Release date: August 13, 2021
  • Label: Republic, UMG
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming

As songwriter

Theatre

YearShowRoleTheatre
2011–2012Shrek The MusicalYoung FionaTheatre Royal, Drury Lane
2013Turn of the ScrewFloraAlmeida Theatre
2014Far AwayJoanYoung Vic

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryWorkResultRef
Most Promising PerformerCODA[27]
Detroit Film Critics SocietyBest Breakthrough Performance[28]
Gotham Independent Film AwardsBreakthrough Performer[29]
Greater Western New York Film Critics AssociationBest Actress[30]
Best Breakthrough Performance
Best Actress[31]
Breakout of the Year
Las Vegas Film Critics SocietyBest Actress[32]
Youth in Film - Female
North Texas Film Critics AssociationBest Newcomer[33]
Online Association of Female Film CriticsBreakthrough Performance[34]
Best Actress[35]
Washington D.C. Area Film Critics AssociationBest Youth Performance[36]
Alliance of Women Film JournalistsBest Breakthrough Performance[37]
Breakthrough Artist Award[38]
Best Actress in a Leading Role[39]
Chicago Indie CriticsBest Actress[40]
Critics' Choice Movie AwardsBest Young Actor/Actress[41]
Georgia Film Critics AssociationBreakthrough Award[42]
Hawaii Film Critics SocietyBest Actress[43]
Hollywood Film Critics AssociationBest Actress[44]
Houston Film Critics SocietyBest Actress[45]
London Film Critics' CircleYoung British/Irish Performer[46]
Minnesota Film Critics AllianceBest Actress[47]
Music City Film Critics AssociationBest Young Actress[48]
North Carolina Film Critics AssociationBest Breakthrough Performance[49]
Online Film and Television AssociationBest Youth Performance[50]
Best Female Breakthrough
San Diego Film Critics SocietyBest Actress[51]
Best Breakthrough Artist
Seattle Film Critics SocietyBest Youth Performance[52]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Search Results for Civil Births in Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records. Findmypast.co.uk. England & Wales Births 1837–2006. 14 June 2019. 26 January 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220126010151/https://www.findmypast.co.uk/search/results?datasetname=england%20%26%20wales%20births%201837-2006&eventyear=2002&eventyear_offset=0&firstname=emilia&keywordsplace=london,%20england&keywordsplace_proximity=5&lastname=jones. live.
  2. CODA star Emilia Jones: 'Only deaf actors could have done these roles justice'. The Hollywood Reporter. Ellie. Harrison. 12 August 2021. 7 March 2023. 7 March 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230307114202/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/features/coda-emilia-jones-deaf-apple-sundance-b1896813.html. live.
  3. News: Utopia – Series 1 Episode 3 . . David . Butcher . 1 December 2013 . 3 December 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131203125632/http://www.radiotimes.com/episode/tt5k8/utopia--series-1---episode-3 . live .
  4. News: Review of Doctor Who 'The Rings of Akhaten' . . Neela . Debnath . 4 October 2013 . 1 December 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130408103203/http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2013/04/06/review-of-doctor-who-the-rings-of-akhaten/ . 8 April 2013 .
  5. News: REVIEW: Doctor Who – The Rings of Akhaten . Boston Standard (Lincolnshire World) . 9 April 2013 . 1 December 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160303224654/http://www.bostonstandard.co.uk/what-s-on/arts-leisure/review-doctor-who-the-rings-of-akhaten-1-4980270 . 3 March 2016.
  6. News: 'Doctor Who' Season 7 episode 7 review: 'The Rings of Akhaten' goes somewhere awesome . Geoff . Berkshire . . 6 April 2013 . 1 December 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130514060515/http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2013/04/doctor-who-season-7-episode-7-review-the-rings-of-akhaten-goes-somewhere-awesome.html . 14 May 2013 . dead .
  7. News: Almeida Theatre Announces The Turn of the Screw Casting . Broadway World . 23 November 2012 . 1 December 2013 . 7 July 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180707010146/https://www.broadwayworld.com/westend/article/Almeida-Theatre-Announces-THE-TURN-OF-THE-SCREW-Casting-20121123 . live .
  8. News: Shrek the Musical Opens at West End's Theatre Royal, Drury Lane June 14 . . Mark . Shenton . 14 June 2011 . 1 December 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131203015336/http://www.playbill.com/news/article/151786-Shrek-the-Musical-Opens-at-West-Ends-Theatre-Royal-Drury-Lane-June-14 . 3 December 2013 .
  9. News: The Turn Of The Screw, Almeida Theatre . . Henry . Hitchings . 25 January 2013 . 1 December 2013 . 14 November 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221114012733/https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/theatre/the-turn-of-the-screw-almeida-theatre-8467154.html . live .
  10. Web site: The Turn of the Screw, Almeida, London. 2013-01-25. The Independent. en. 2020-04-05. 6 July 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180706215042/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/theatre-dance/reviews/the-turn-of-the-screw-almeida-london-8466903.html. live.
  11. Web site: 'Locke & Key': Connor Jessup & Emilia Jones To Play Tyler & Kinsey Locke In Netflix Series From Carlton Cuse & Joe Hill. Denise. Petski. Nellie. Andreeva. 2018-12-19. Deadline. en. 2020-04-02. 21 December 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181221041821/https://deadline.com/2018/12/locke-key-connor-jessup-emilia-jones-cast-tyler-kinsey-locke-join-jackson-robert-scott-netflix-series-carlton-cuse-joe-hill-1202523254/. live.
  12. Web site: 'Locke & Key' Gets Netflix Premiere Date. Petski. Denise. 2019-12-04. Deadline. en. 2020-04-02. 4 December 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191204173116/https://deadline.com/2019/12/locke-key-netflix-premiere-date-joe-hill-carlton-cuse-idw-entertainment-1202800408/. live.
  13. Web site: Exclusive Interview: Emilia Jones from 'Locke & Key' Talks Family, Keys, and Playing Kinsey Locke -. 2020-03-02. fangirlish.com. en-US. 2020-04-02. 14 April 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220414071044/https://fangirlish.com/2020/03/02/exclusive-interview-emilia-jones-from-locke-key-talks-family-keys-and-playing-kinsey-locke/. live.
  14. Web site: 2021-08-13. The Deaf still face 'outright discrimination' in Hollywood. How 'CODA' broke the mold. live. 2021-08-17. Los Angeles Times. en-US. 22 March 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220322213228/https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2021-08-13/coda-film-deaf-sign-language-hollywood.
  15. Web site: Emilia Jones Playing Whistleblower Reality Winner in Biopic - Variety . 24 October 2022 . 25 October 2022 . 25 October 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221025095606/https://variety.com/2022/film/news/emilia-jones-winner-biopic-whistleblower-russia-election-1235412531/ . live .
  16. Web site: Emilia Jones to Lead 'Winner' Biopic from Susanna Fogel, and Kerry – Deadline . 24 October 2022 . 24 October 2022 . 24 October 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221024192741/https://deadline.com/2022/10/emilia-jones-to-lead-winner-biopic-from-susanna-fogel-and-kerry-howley-1235153477/ . live .
  17. Web site: Vlessing . Etan . 2022-06-06 . Emilia Jones, Scoot McNairy Star in 'Fairyland' Adaptation for American Zoetrope . 2022-06-06 . . en-US . 19 October 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221019180446/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/geena-davis-adam-lambert-fairyland-movie-adaptation-1235159730/ . live .
  18. Web site: 'Charlie Harper:' Romance Pic Starring 'CODA's Emilia Jones & Toby Wallace Inks International Deals Out of Cannes . 31 May 2023 .
  19. Web site: 'CODA' Star Emilia Jones & Toby Wallace Set for Romance 'Charlie Harper' from 'Twilight' Outfit Temple Hill & Patrick Wachsberger's Picture Perfect — Cannes Market . 12 May 2023 .
  20. Web site: Emilia Jones To Lead 'Winner' Biopic From Susanna Fogel; Zach Galifianakis And Connie Britton Also Star. Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Valerie. Complex. October 24, 2022. October 24, 2022. 24 October 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221024192741/https://deadline.com/2022/10/emilia-jones-to-lead-winner-biopic-from-susanna-fogel-and-kerry-howley-1235153477/. live.
  21. Web site: Emilia Jones, Thuso Mbedu Join HBO's Untitled Task Force Project From Brad Ingelsby. Variety. Brianna. Bell. December 13, 2023. March 12, 2024.
  22. Web site: JC Stewart - I Need You to Hate Me (Official Video). YouTube. 17 June 2020 . 6 April 2022. 6 April 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220406012915/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sFvGqTjlxM. live.
  23. Web site: The Long Song - Doctor Who/Performed by Emilia Jones and The BBC National Orchestra Of Wales.. 26 May 2014. 25 December 2021. 14 April 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220414071044/https://soundcloud.com/andreas-r-ben-1/the-long-song-doctor-who-performed-by-emilia-jones-and-the-bbc-national-orchestra-of-wales. live.
  24. Web site: Psycho (feat. Emilia Jones) by justliam. 5 January 2021. 13 December 2021. 14 April 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220414071044/https://music.apple.com/gb/album/psycho-feat-emilia-jones/1543434403?i=1543434404. live.
  25. Web site: Wild Youth – Through the Phone. 8 February 2022. Genius.com. 8 February 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220208111231/https://genius.com/Wild-youth-through-the-phone-lyrics. live.
  26. Web site: Through the Phone. YouTube. 12 November 2020 . 6 April 2022. 6 April 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220406012835/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhNYeN52n_I&ab_channel=WildYouth-Topic. live.
  27. Web site: West Side Story Leads the 2021 Chicago Critics Nominees. Roger Ebert. Brian. Tallerico. December 13, 2021. 24 December 2021. 13 December 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211213165631/https://www.rogerebert.com/festivals/west-side-story-leads-the-chicago-critics-nominees. live.
  28. Web site: Detroit Film Critics Society Announces 2021 Nominations . Detroitfilmcritics.com . 20 December 2021 . December 4, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211204020212/https://detroitfilmcritics.com/detroit-film-critics-society-announces-2021-nominations/ . live .
  29. News: Lattanzio . Ryan . Gotham Awards: 'The Lost Daughter' Wins Top Prize — See the Full List of Winners . December 20, 2021 . IndieWire . November 30, 2021 . 6 April 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220406101629/https://www.indiewire.com/2021/11/gotham-awards-2021-winners-list-1234682094/ . live .
  30. Web site: AWARDS: OUR 2021 NOMINEES. Greater Western New York Film Critics Association. December 28, 2021. 23 December 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211223231514/https://gwnyfilmcritics.com/portfolio/awards-2021/. live.
  31. Web site: The 2021 Indiana Film Journalists Association (IFJA) Nominations. NextBestPicture. Matt. Neglia. December 14, 2021. June 16, 2022. 25 June 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220625172151/https://www.nextbestpicture.com/latest/the-2021-indiana-film-journalists-association-ifja-nominations. live.
  32. Web site: The 2021 Las Vegas Film Critics Society (LVFCS) Nominations. NextBestPicture. Matt. Neglia. December 12, 2021. March 14, 2022. 12 December 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211212151818/https://www.nextbestpicture.com/latest/the-2021-las-vegas-film-critics-society-lvfcs-nominations. live.
  33. Web site: North Texas Critics awards: 'The Green Knight' is Best Picture, 'The French Dispatch' wins three. AwardsWatch. Anderson. Erik. December 22, 2021. January 17, 2022. 18 January 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220118182526/https://awardswatch.com/north-texas-critics-awards-the-green-knight-is-best-picture-the-french-dispatch-wins-three/. live.
  34. Web site: Online Association of Female Film Critics 2021 Awards – Nominees. 17 December 2021. March 14, 2022. 18 December 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211218134836/https://oaffc.com/2021/12/17/online-association-of-female-film-critics-2021-awards-nominees/. live.
  35. Web site: Utah Film Critics Association 2021 Awards Winners. December 18, 2021. Utah Film Critics Association. May 14, 2022. 21 January 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220121221725/https://utahfilmcritics.com/2021/12/18/utah-film-critics-association-2021-awards-winners/. live.
  36. Web site: 2021-12-06. 2021 WAFCA Award Winners. 2021-12-20. The Washington DC Area Film Critics Association. en-US. 21 December 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171221105832/http://www.dcfilmcritics.com/awards/. live.
  37. Web site: 'The Power of the Dog' Sweeps Alliance of Women Film Journalists Awards. Sasha. Urban. Variety. 25 January 2022. 25 January 2022. 25 January 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220125195232/https://variety.com/2022/awards/news/power-of-the-dog-alliance-women-film-journalists-awards-1235162239/. live.
  38. Web site: 2021 Austin Film Critics Association Award Nominations. Jon. Partridge. Austin Film Critics Association. 4 January 2022. 5 January 2022. 4 January 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220104174854/https://austinfilmcritics.org/2021-austin-film-critics-association-award-nominations-e8fba04c4986. live.
  39. Web site: Ravindran. Manori. BAFTA Awards Nominations Unveiled: 'Dune,' 'Power of the Dog' Lead Field, Will Smith Earns First BAFTA Nod. Variety. February 3, 2022. February 3, 2022. 3 February 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220203124204/https://variety.com/2022/film/news/bafta-2022-awards-nominations-full-list-1235170992/. live.
  40. Web site: NINE NOMINATIONS FOR THE POWER OF THE DOG AND EIGHT FOR DUNE LEAD ALL FILMS AS THE CHICAGO INDIE CRITICS ANNOUNCE THE NOMINEES FOR THEIR SIXTH ANNUAL AWARDS. 2 January 2022. 4 January 2022. 3 January 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220103170628/http://chicagoindiecritics.org/cic-awards/2021-cic-awards/. live.
  41. Web site: Verhoeven. Beatrice. 2021-12-13. 'West Side Story,' 'Belfast' Lead 2022 Critics Choice Film Nominations. 2021-12-20. The Hollywood Reporter. en-US. 13 January 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220113142232/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/critics-choice-2022-film-nominations-nominees-list-1235061580/. live.
  42. Web site: 2021 Awards. Georgia Film Critics Association. 25 January 2022. 17 January 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220117043335/https://www.georgiafilmcritics.org/p/2021-awards.html. live.
  43. Web site: The 2021 Hawaii Film Critics Society (HFCS) Winners. Matt. Neglia. Next Best Picture. 14 January 2022. 17 January 2022. 14 January 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220114203650/https://www.nextbestpicture.com/latest/the-2021-hawaii-film-critics-society-hfcs-winners. live.
  44. Web site: 5th Hollywood Critics Association (HCA) Awards winners: 'CODA' named Best Picture, Andrew Garfield and Kristen Stewart nab lead acting prizes. Erik. Anderson. AwardsWatch. 28 February 2022. 6 March 2022. 5 March 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220305055024/https://awardswatch.com/5th-hollywood-critics-association-hca-awards-winners-coda-named-best-picture-andrew-garfield-and-kristen-stewart-nab-lead-acting-prizes/. live.
  45. Web site: 'The Power of the Dog' takes a bite out of Houston Film Critics Society's nominations. Darling. Cary. January 3, 2022. Preview. January 4, 2022. 6 April 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220406114645/https://preview.houstonchronicle.com/movies-tv/power-of-the-dog-takes-a-bite-out-of-16745441. live.
  46. News: Alex. Ritman. 2021-12-16. London Critics' Circle Film Awards: 'Power of the Dog' Leads Pack of Nominees. The Hollywood Reporter. 21 December 2021. 16 February 2022. https://archive.today/20220216072946/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/london-critics-circle-2022-film-nominations-nominees-1235063663/. live.
  47. Web site: The 2021 Minnesota Film Critics Alliance (MFCA) Nominations. Matt. Neglia. Next Best Picture. 16 February 2022. 16 February 2022. 16 February 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220216161134/https://www.nextbestpicture.com/latest/the-2021-minnesota-film-critics-alliance-mfca-nominations. live.
  48. Web site: The 2021 Music City Film Critics Association (MCFCA) Winners. Matt. Neglia. Next Best Picture. 25 January 2022. 25 January 2022. 25 January 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220125205509/https://www.nextbestpicture.com/latest/the-2021-music-city-film-critics-association-mcfca-winners. live.
  49. Web site: The 2021 North Carolina Film Critics Association (NCFCA) Nominations. Matt. Neglia. Next Best Picture. 28 December 2021. 4 January 2022. 29 December 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211229161716/https://www.nextbestpicture.com/latest/the-2021-north-carolina-film-critics-association-ncfca-nominations. live.
  50. Web site: 26th Annual Film Awards (2021) . Online Film & Television Association . March 9, 2022 . 24 March 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220324104902/http://www.oftaawards.com/film-awards/26th-annual-film-awards-2021/ . live .
  51. Web site: 2021 San Diego Film Critics Society Nominations. January 7, 2022. San Diego Film Critics Society. January 9, 2022. 9 January 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220109213715/http://www.sdfcs.org/2021-nominations/. live.
  52. News: "Drive My Car" Named Best Picture of 2021 by Seattle Film Critics Society. January 17, 2022. Seattle Film Critics Society. January 17, 2022. 17 January 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220117203626/http://seattlefilmcritics.com/2022/01/17/drive-my-car-named-best-picture-of-2021-by-seattle-film-critics-society/. live.

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