Keeley Hawes (born 10 February 1976) is an English actress, born in London and educated at the Sylvia Young Theatre School. She began her career in a number of literary adaptations, including Our Mutual Friend (1998), Wives and Daughters (1999), Tipping the Velvet (2002), and The Canterbury Tales (2003). She portrayed Zoe Reynolds in the BBC espionage drama series Spooks from 2002 to 2004, followed by her co-lead performance as Alex Drake in Ashes to Ashes (2008β2010), for which she won a Glamou
Did you know that Keeley Hawes was initially reluctant to take on the role of Zoe Reynolds in "Spooks" because she didn't want to move back to London?
Her role as DI Lindsay Denton in "Line of Duty" (2014-2016) garnered widespread critical acclaim and a BAFTA nomination. She further solidified her status with her compelling portrayal of Julia Montague in the hit BBC series "Bodyguard" (2018), earning another BAFTA nomination for her captivating performance.
Keeley Hawes has established herself as one of Britain's most versatile and respected actresses, consistently delivering nuanced performances in critically acclaimed dramas and portraying strong, complex female characters.
Also known as: K. Hawes, Kee Hawes