Emily Barclay
Encyclopedia
Emily Barclay is an English-born, New Zealand AFI award
winning actress.
(the same casting agent who discovered Anna Paquin
, Keisha Castle-Hughes
, and Jonathan Taylor Thomas
) cast her as "Celia" in 2004's In My Father's Den
that she rose to prominence.
Barclay won Most Promising Newcomer at the 2005 British Independent Film Awards
for her performance in In My Father's Den
, she followed with a role in the critically acclaimed 2006 black comedy
Suburban Mayhem
directed by Paul Goldman.
Barclay is currently represented by United Agents
Barclay also starred in the music video "Big Jet Plane" by "Angus & Julia Stone" which was directed by Kiku Ohe in 2010.
, working with the organisation Save Animals From Exploitation in anti-cruelty campaigns, including having posters put in her room in In My Fathers Den; she is a vegan.
Australian Film Institute Awards
The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Award, known as the AACTA Award , is an accolade presented annually by the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts . The awards recognize excellence of professionals in the film industry and television industry, including directors,...
winning actress.
Career
Emily Barclay has performed in a wide variety of film and television roles. However, it wasn't until Diana RowanDiana Rowan
Diana Rowan is a harpist and pianist best known for original compositions and collaborations influenced by her unusual upbringing, extensive travels, and classical training. She specializes in lever harp, concertizing, lecturing, teaching and recording extensively worldwide...
(the same casting agent who discovered Anna Paquin
Anna Paquin
Anna Helene Paquin is a Canadian-born New Zealand actress. Paquin's first critically successful film was The Piano, for which she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1994 at the age of 11 – the second youngest winner in history...
, Keisha Castle-Hughes
Keisha Castle-Hughes
Keisha Castle-Hughes is a New Zealand film actress who rose to prominence at the age of eleven when playing Paikea "Pai" Apirana in the 2002 film Whale Rider...
, and Jonathan Taylor Thomas
Jonathan Taylor Thomas
Jonathan Taylor Thomas is an American actor, voice actor, former child star, and teen idol...
) cast her as "Celia" in 2004's In My Father's Den
In My Father's Den
In My Father's Den is a 1972 novel by New Zealand author Maurice Gee.The novel was adapted to film in 2004, written and directed by Brad McGann.-First edition:*In My Father's Den. London: Faber, 1972...
that she rose to prominence.
Barclay won Most Promising Newcomer at the 2005 British Independent Film Awards
British Independent Film Awards
The Moët British Independent Film Awards is an annual award ceremony celebrating achievement in independently funded British film and cinema. Nominations and jury are announced at the beginning of November with the award ceremony taking place in late November or early December.-History:The British...
for her performance in In My Father's Den
In My Father's Den
In My Father's Den is a 1972 novel by New Zealand author Maurice Gee.The novel was adapted to film in 2004, written and directed by Brad McGann.-First edition:*In My Father's Den. London: Faber, 1972...
, she followed with a role in the critically acclaimed 2006 black comedy
Black comedy
A black comedy, or dark comedy, is a comic work that employs black humor or gallows humor. The definition of black humor is problematic; it has been argued that it corresponds to the earlier concept of gallows humor; and that, as humor has been defined since Freud as a comedic act that anesthetizes...
Suburban Mayhem
Suburban Mayhem
Suburban Mayhem is a 2006 Australian film directed by Paul Goldman, written by Alice Bell, produced by Leah Churchill-Brown and Executive Producer Jan Chapman. It features an ensemble cast including Emily Barclay, Michael Dorman, Anthony Hayes, Robert Morgan and Genevieve Lemon...
directed by Paul Goldman.
Barclay is currently represented by United Agents
Barclay also starred in the music video "Big Jet Plane" by "Angus & Julia Stone" which was directed by Kiku Ohe in 2010.
Animal rights
The actress has had an active involvement in animal rightsAnimal rights
Animal rights, also known as animal liberation, is the idea that the most basic interests of non-human animals should be afforded the same consideration as the similar interests of human beings...
, working with the organisation Save Animals From Exploitation in anti-cruelty campaigns, including having posters put in her room in In My Fathers Den; she is a vegan.
Selected filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes and awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | No One Can Hear You | Amy Burchall | |
| 2004 | In My Father's Den In My Father's Den In My Father's Den is a 1972 novel by New Zealand author Maurice Gee.The novel was adapted to film in 2004, written and directed by Brad McGann.-First edition:*In My Father's Den. London: Faber, 1972... |
Celia Steimer | 2004 New Zealand Film Awards: Best Actress 2005 British Independent Film Awards British Independent Film Awards The Moët British Independent Film Awards is an annual award ceremony celebrating achievement in independently funded British film and cinema. Nominations and jury are announced at the beginning of November with the award ceremony taking place in late November or early December.-History:The British... : Most Promising Newcomer |
| 2004 | Deceit Deceit (2004 film) Deceit is a 2004 American television movie adapted from the 2000 British television serial of the same name. Marlo Thomas, the film's leading actress, also served as executive producer. This crime film follows Ellen McCarthy in her attempt to determine the circumstances of her rich husband's... |
Katie McCarthy | |
| 2005 | Cockle Cockle Cockle may refer to:* Cockle , a group of edible saltwater clams * Lolium temulentum, a tufted grass plant* Berwick cockles, a confectionery from ScotlandCockleshell* The Mark II canoes used in Operation Frankton in 1942... |
Jane | |
| 2006 | Suburban Mayhem Suburban Mayhem Suburban Mayhem is a 2006 Australian film directed by Paul Goldman, written by Alice Bell, produced by Leah Churchill-Brown and Executive Producer Jan Chapman. It features an ensemble cast including Emily Barclay, Michael Dorman, Anthony Hayes, Robert Morgan and Genevieve Lemon... |
Katrina | 2006 Australian Film Institute Awards Australian Film Institute Awards The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Award, known as the AACTA Award , is an accolade presented annually by the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts . The awards recognize excellence of professionals in the film industry and television industry, including directors,... : Best Lead Actress 2006 Inside Film Awards Inside Film Awards The Inside Film Awards is an annual awards ceremony and broadcast platform for the Australian film industry, a format created by Australian Producer Andrew Dillon... : Best Actress (Suburban Mayhem Suburban Mayhem Suburban Mayhem is a 2006 Australian film directed by Paul Goldman, written by Alice Bell, produced by Leah Churchill-Brown and Executive Producer Jan Chapman. It features an ensemble cast including Emily Barclay, Michael Dorman, Anthony Hayes, Robert Morgan and Genevieve Lemon... ) |
| 2006 | The Silence | Evelyn Hutchison | |
| 2009 | Piece of My Heart | Flora | |
| 2009 | Prime Mover Prime Mover (film) Prime Mover is a 2009 Australian/British comedy-crime love story which stars Michael Dorman, Emily Barclay, Ben Mendelsohn, Gyton Grantley, William McInnes, Anthony Hayes and Andrew S. Gilbert... |
Melissa | |
| 2010 | Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole | Gylfie | Voice only |
| Lou | Rhia | ||
| 2011 | Love Birds Love Birds Love Birds is a New Zealand romantic comedy film starring New Zealand stand up comedian Rhys Darby and Golden Globe winner Sally Hawkins. It was directed by Paul Murphy and written by Nick Ward. The film was released on 24 February 2011.-Plot:... |
Brenda |