Morven Christie

Birth Day November 3rd, 1979
Birth Place Helesburgh, Scotland
Age 45 Years Old

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The Bay, Morven Christie starring as Detective Sergeant Lisa Armstrong Premiered on ITV1 this March

The Scottish actress, Morven Christie starring ITV drama, The Bay has been aired on ITV. It was premiered on Wednesday, 20 March 2019. The Bay is a six-part series where Morven Christie plays the lead role as Detective Sergeant Lisa Armstrong investigating a missing person in Morecambe Bay. 

The other casts of The Bay are Jonas Armstrong, Chanel Cresswell, Louis Greatorex, Simran Kaur, Imogen King, Adam Long, Simon Manyonda, Matthew McNulty, among others.  

Famous For

  • Her roles in 'Grantchester' and 'The A Word'.

Early Life of Morven Christie

Morven Christie was born on 1 September 1981. Her birth place is in Helensburgh in Scotland. She holds Scottish nationality. She belongs to White ethnicity. Her zodiac sign is Virgo. Information about her parents is currently unavailable. She grew up in Glasgow and Aviemore. 

She studied acting at the Drama Centre London under an associate of Lee Strasberg, Reuven Adiv. 

Television Career

Morven made her television debut in the 2004 TV movie, Quite Ugly One Morning where she appeared as Detective Sergeant Jenny Dunlop. 

She landed the major role as Amanda Hopkins in the ITV drama Grantchester where she appeared in its first three seasons. 

Her other major role is Alison Hughes in the critically acclaimed BBC drama, The A Word. For her role in The A Word, she was nominated for a BAFTA Scotland Award. 

Her role as Ellen Rooney in the 2017 BBC drama, The Replacement was nominated for a BAFTA Scotland award. 

She was cast as the lead role in ITV drama The Bay. She plays the role as Detective Sergeant Lisa Armstrong and the drama is set to premiere on ITV1 in March 2019.

She has appeared in numerous television series such as Oliver Twist, Lost in Austen, The Sinking of the Laconia, Case Histories, Twenty Twelve, Hunted, From There to Here, Death in Paradise, Doctor Who, and Ordeal by Innocence. 

Film Career

She made her film debut as Shona in a psychological horror film, House of 9 in 2005.

She has later appeared in The Flying Scotsman in 2006, The Young Victoria in 2009, Shell in 2012, and Lilting in 2014.

She has also appeared in short films, Hollow and Shell. 

Stage Career

She made her stage debut as Pia in Festen in Lyric Theatre in 2005.

She played Juliet in Royal Shakespeare Company's production Romeo & Juliet in 2006 and Hero in the same company's production Much Ado About Nothing. 

She also played Blanche in RSC's King John in 2006.

She played Anya in The Cherry Orchard and as Perdita in The Winter's Tale, both in 2009.

Her other stage plays are Men Should Weep, When You Cure Me, and The Driver's Seat. 

She has also appeared in radio plays such as When You Cure Me, An Inspector Calls, Whenever I Get Blown Up I Think of You as Molly Naylor, A Farewell to Arms, and Austerlitz. 

Who is Morven Christie Married to?

Morven Christie is an unmarried woman. Previously, she was married to Scottish director Scott Graham. They got married in 2012. Three years later, they got divorced. She later stated that they will remain as good friends. No other information regarding her current personal life has surfaced yet. She might be single or dating someone at present. She has maintained a low profile regarding her personal life. 

What ar Morven Christie's Body Measurements?

The Scottish actress Morven Christie stands at a height of 1.63 m i.e. 5 feet and 5 inches tall. She has a body weight of 115 lbs i.e. 52 kg. She has a slim body build. Her body measurements are 33-24-34 inches. She wears a bra of size 38B. She has dark brown eyes and her hair color is also dark brown. 

What is Morven Christie's Net Worth?

The Scottish actress receives majoring of earning from her career as an actress. She has worked in numerous films, television series, and stage plays as well. As of 2019, her net worth is estimated at $2 million. 

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