Georgia Octavia Hirst (born 26 December 1994) is an English actress. She is known for her roles as the maiden Torvi in the History series Vikings (2014–2020) and Becky in the zombie horror movie Ravers (2018).
Georgia Hirst | |
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 Hirst at the 2021 German Comic Con | |
| Born | Georgia Octavia Hirst 26 December 1994 Oxford, Oxfordshire, England |
| Alma mater | Drama Centre London |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Spouse |
Elliot Thornhill (m. 2024) |
| Father | Michael Hirst |
| Relatives | Maude Hirst (sister) |
Early life
editHirst was born on Boxing Day in Oxford. She is the daughter of writer Michael Hirst. Her older half-sister Maude Hirst appeared alongside her in Vikings. Hirst trained in acting at the Drama Centre London.[1]
Career
editHirst dedicated most of her early acting career to playing the character Torvi in the television series Vikings; the character debuted in 2013 in the second season.[2] She was promoted to series regular during the sixth season.[3]
In 2018, Hirst was the sole actor in the Stephen Gates directed short film Dungeness,[4] and starred as Becky in the 2018 techno music zombie horror movie Ravers,[5] which had its world premiere at the 2018 London FrightFest Film Festival.[6] In 2020, Hirst played the role of Grace in the interactive rom-com Five Dates.[7]
Philanthropy
editIn 2021, Hirst joined The Celebs to record a cover of The Beatles classic "Let It Be", in support of the Mind charity and released on 3rd December 2021. Hirst was part of a choir of celebrities including Anne Hegerty, Ivan Kaye and Eunice Olumide, who were backing EastEnders actress Shona McGarty.[8][9][10]
Personal life
editIn 2017, Hirst made an appearance on Sky News where she urged young female fans to go ahead with smear tests after she had herself been diagnosed with precancerous cells at the age of 22. Hirst followed this by appearing in a Mika Simmons podcast, The Happy Vagina on the same topic.[11]
Filmography
editFilm and television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–2020 | Vikings | Torvi | Recurring (seasons 2–6) Main (season 6) 63 episodes |
| 2018 | Ravers [5] | Becky | Film |
| 2018 | Dungeness [4] | woman | Short film |
| 2020 | Five Dates [7] | Grace | Interactive Film |
| 2023 | To England, With Love | Ali |
Music video
edit| Year | Artist | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Calum Scott | Rise | Patient | Music Video |
| 2021 | Shona McGarty | Let It Be | Herself | Music Video |
Video games
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Deathtrap Dungeon | Voice |
References
edit- ^ "Georgia Hirst". United Agents. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
- ^ "Georgia Hirst, the charismatic star of the TV series "Vikings" is coming to Vilnius". ccbaltics.com. 2019.
- ^ "'Vikings' star Georgia Hirst, says series finale won't please everyone". NME. 4 March 2020.
- ^ a b "Dungeness". Vimeo. 2018.
- ^ a b "Georgia Hirst - Ravers". starburstmagazine.com. 16 March 2020.
- ^ "FrightFest Film Festival - Ravers". twitter.com. 28 August 2018.
- ^ a b "Five Dates". walesinteractive.com. 2020.
- ^ "Saga Entertainment and The Celebs have reunited, fronted by 'Shona Mcgarty' who sings a heart warming rendition of the Beatles classic 'Let It Be'".
- ^ "Supporting mental health charity MIND, 'The Celebs' release a beautiful Beatles cover 'Let it Be'".
- ^ "Shona McGarty - Let It Be". Youtube. Shona McGarty VEVO. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
- ^ "Vikings star Georgia Hirst worried she'd be unemployable after speaking out on cancer scare". metro.co.uk. 15 January 2020.