Patsy Ferran

Patsy Ferran, born Patricia Ferran on 25 November 1989 in Valencia, Spain, is a Spanish‑British actress whose career has swiftly ascended from the stages of London to international screens. From a young age the Ferran family moved to England, where she attended the all‑girls Notre Dame School in Cobham before reading Drama and Theatre Arts at Birmingham University, laying a solid academic foundation for her craft. Her formal training culminated at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, from which she graduated in 2014, immediately stepping onto the West End in a revival of Noël Coward’s Blithe Spirit. Ferran’s early immersion in classical and contemporary theatre sharpened her versatility, a trait that would become a hallmark of her performances across mediums.Boldly, she transitioned to film in 2017, appearing in Tulip Fever, the romance God’s Own Country, and the historical drama Darkest Hour, demonstrating a range that spans period pieces to modern narratives. Television followed swiftly, with roles in the Netflix miniseries Guerrilla, the series Jamestown, and the TNT drama Will, expanding her visibility beyond the theatre. In 2018, Ferran’s portrayal of Alma Winemiller in the Rebecca Frecknall‑directed revival of Summer and Smoke at the Almeida Theatre earned her the prestigious Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress, cementing her status as a leading talent on the British stage. Critics, including Michael Billington of The Guardian, hailed her as “one of the most exciting actors on the British stage,” praising the depth and nuance she brings to each role. Subsequent work includes the coming‑of‑age film How to Build a Girl (2019) and a supporting turn in the acclaimed drama Living (2022). In 2023, Ferran returned to Tennessee Williams with a riveting performance as Blanche DuBois in A Streetcar Named Desire, opposite Paul Mescal, garnering an Olivier nomination and universal acclaim for her electrifying interpretation. The production’s success led to a transatlantic run at New York’s Brooklyn Academy of Music in 2025, further solidifying her international reputation. Throughout her burgeoning career, Ferran has consistently blended emotional intensity with precise technical skill, earning her a place among the most respected actors of her generation.