Harry Potter actress’ rise to acting fame – from CBBC role to huge theatre role

Harry Potter actress’ rise to acting fame – from CBBC role to huge theatre role

Despite the passage of time, the fascination with Harry Potter remains undiminished.

The enchanting world of Hogwarts continues to captivate audiences, with fans still sharing theories, facts and ideas about the series on social media platforms.

Recently, a TikTok user expressed their desire to know more about the character Katie Bell, portrayed by actress Georgina Leonidas, who is now 34-years-old.

Leonidas’ character featured in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part One and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part Two. Despite her appearances being limited to the later films, she is still recognised by many fans.

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In addition to her role in Harry Potter, Leonidas is also known for her part in The Basil Brush Show where she played Molly in 2002. She was a regular cast member from series one to four, and made sporadic appearances from series five onwards.

However, her acting career began much earlier than these roles. Leonidas’ first role was in 1999 when she played Little Cosette in Les Miserables on stage in London.

Before landing the role of Bell in Harry Potter in 2007, she had a brief stint in Holby City. Post-Hogwarts, Leonidas went on to perform in a stage play titled The Real Thing.

The Basil Brush Show

Georgina also starred in The Basil Brush Show -Credit:BBC

In 2013, she embraced the character of Simone in the short film Untouchable and portrayed Gemma Raven in the CBBC series Wizards vs Aliens. The following year saw her as Lucia Amory in Agatha Christie’s play Black Coffee, and as Belle in Beauty and the Beast at Windsor’s Theatre Royal in December 2014.

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Her recent whereabouts are somewhat less documented, with her last Instagram post dating back to 2021. However, it appears that talent is a family trait, with her siblings Dimitri and Stephanie also enjoying successful acting careers.

They have graced screens in productions ranging from The Monuments Men and Down to Earth to MirrorMask and The Bill over the years. In addition, her elder sister Stephanie, along with her husband Robert Boulter, penned a children’s book titled The Adventures Of Presley & Bella and the Invisible Monster- proceeds from which were donated to the NHS.

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