Rebecca Hazlewood
Also known as Rebecca Jane Hazlewood
Career
Active 1998 – present
Biography
About Rebecca Hazlewood
Rebecca Hazlewood began her acting career after being scouted to model on the BBC's 'The Clothes Show' while skipping school. That early break led to a path through British television and film, including a role in the Film4 feature 'Dog Eat Dog' alongside David Oyelowo and Ricky Gervais. She gained a cult following in the UK for her portrayal of Arun Parmar in 'Bad Girls', one of the first transsexual characters on a primetime UK series.
Her US recognition grew with her role as Asha in NBC's 'Outsourced', which prompted Variety to list her as a "breakout performer" and praise her as "superb." She later appeared as Kamilah Al-Jamil, the sister and nemesis of Tahani, on 'The Good Place'. Her other credits include 'Lost', 'ER', 'Grey's Anatomy', 'Lost Transmissions', and HBO's 'Room 104'.
Rebecca studied Theatre and English at King Edward VI College in Stourbridge, an institution whose alumni include Robert Plant and J.R.R. Tolkien. She later graduated with high class honours in English Literature from Bretton Hall, where she formed a theatre company and took a play to the Edinburgh Festival. She also trained for six years under Scott Williams, who traces his lineage to Sanford Meisner, and later worked with Philip Seymour Hoffman's coach Tony Greco in LA. She is British, born in Wales, and stands 5'7" with a slim build.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1998-present (started around 21 years old; 28 years active)
- Birthplace
- Wales, United Kingdom
Body
- Hair Color
- Black
- Eye Color
- Brown
- Weight
- 136 lbs (or 62 kg)
- Measurements
- 34–25–35 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.71
Frequently asked
What is her most recognized television role?
She is best known for playing Kamilah Al-Jamil on NBC's 'The Good Place', the sister and nemesis of Tahani Al-Jamil.
Which role earned her early critical recognition in the US?
Her role as Asha in NBC's 'Outsourced' led Variety to name her a "breakout performer" and describe her presence as "superb."
What notable training background does she have?
She trained for six years with Scott Williams, who is in direct lineage from Sanford Meisner, and later studied with Tony Greco, who coached Philip Seymour Hoffman.
What is unique about her early education?
She attended King Edward VI College in Stourbridge, whose alumni include Robert Plant and J.R.R. Tolkien, before earning a degree in English Literature from Bretton Hall.
Did you know
- She was scouted to model on the BBC's 'The Clothes Show' while truanting from school.
- She formed a theatre company at Bretton Hall and took a play to the Edinburgh Festival.
- Her role as Arun Parmar in 'Bad Girls' was among the first transsexual characters on a primetime UK TV series.
- She worked with cinematographer Christopher Doyle on 'Meeting Helen'.
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