Eleanor Matsuura
A member of the Millennial generation, Eleanor Matsuura was born in 1983 in Tokyo, Japan and went on to become a celebrated Actor.
Eleanor Matsuura is a Japanese-born British actress. She was born in Tokyo, Japan, but raised in London, England; she is half-Japanese and half-English. She is best known for her roles as Yumiko in The Walking Dead, Hannah Santo in Spooks: The Greater Good, Bev in Utopia, and as PC Donna Prager in Cuffs. She trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama and graduated in 2004. She worked on stage at the Royal Court Theatre, Old Vic Theatre and several West End theatres.
"Her breakout role as Yumiko in the critically acclaimed series The Walking Dead brought her global recognition, allowing her to showcase her dramatic range to millions of viewers." — About Eleanor Matsuura
| Metric | Eleanor Matsuura | Avg Actor | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 42 | 53 | -11 yrs |
| Career length | 24 yrs | ~35 yrs | -11 yrs |
| Based on 3888 Actor profiles in our database | |||
See also
Facts about Eleanor Matsuura
Did you know that despite being best known for on-screen roles, she has an extensive career as a voice actress for major video games like Horizon Zero Dawn and Final Fantasy XIV?
- She voiced the character Aloy's mother, Nora, in the popular video game "Horizon Zero Dawn".
- She is married to fellow actor Ben Miles, known for roles in "Coupling" and "The Crown".
- She lent her voice to multiple characters, including Addison and the Salarian Pathfinders, in the video game "Mass Effect: Andromeda".
- Matsuura has performed in over 30 productions for BBC Radio 4, demonstrating her extensive range in audio drama.
- She played a minor role as Epione, an Amazonian warrior, in the 2017 DC Extended Universe film "Wonder Woman".
Her breakout role as Yumiko in the critically acclaimed series The Walking Dead brought her global recognition, allowing her to showcase her dramatic range to millions of viewers. This pivotal role significantly elevated her international profile, establishing her as a prominent figure in genre television.
Eleanor Matsuura's legacy is marked by her versatile performances across stage, screen, and voice acting, and her significant contribution to diverse representation in major global franchises.
