Mhairi Calvey

Birthday: 7 May 1988, Glasgow, UK

Height: 173 cm

Mhairi Isla Calvey was born in Glasgow and spent her childhood on the Isle Of Arran in the West Coast of Scotland. Related to the actor Wolf Kahler ('Indiana Jones: Raiders Of The Lost Ark'). Acting is in the blood which meant Mhairi was a film buff from an early age.At the age of 5, Mhairi made her movie debut playing the role of 'Young Murron' in Mel Gibson's film 'Braveheart', which went on to win five Oscars and 'the thistle scene' became one of the most popular Hollywood scenes of all time. Shortly after filming Mhairi returned to school and started her career on stage performing in several theaters around the UK.Mhairi spent two years training and performing with The Forthwall Theatre company in York. Then in 2006 Mhairi was reunited with actors James Robinson and Andrew Weir ('Braveheart') and invited to New York to take part in the event 'Dressed to Kilt' alongside Sean Connery and Brian Cox which aired on American T.V. Later that year Mhairi was invited to do the same production in L.A where she worked with Linda Hamilton and Ashley Jensen. At age 18, Mhairi was accepted and given a full Scholarship to attend the prestigious Guildford School of Acting. During this time she made an appearance on the BBC's 'Scotland On Screen' with Alan Cumming.Mhairi graduated in late 2010. Four months after graduating drama school Mhairi played the lead role in the independent romance ghost movie 'Any Minute Now' where she played a teenage narcoleptic girl who discovers something sinister in the town she's moved to. After earning good reviews from critics she was then nominated for best leading actress in an independent movie for her performance along with actors such as Mia Wasikowska. During this time Mhairi filmed the movie 'Five Pillars'.After several notable on screen performances including playing the dangerous seductress in the crime thriller TV Movie 'Gemini' for which she won best actress at L.A film festival. Mhairi also starred as the title role in the action film 'Eden Grey', Penny in the series 'Horizon' and in 'Alan' directed by Oscar nominated Matthias Lebeer. Starring as the lead 'Crystal' in the sci-fi thriller 'Abduct' alongside William B Davis, Mark Arnold and Sienna Guillory meant that Mhairi established herself as one of the up and coming faces of British film. Hide

[on choosing roles] I'm instantly attracted to strong female roles. Something that breaks the mold. Show more [on choosing roles] I'm instantly attracted to strong female roles. Something that breaks the mold. Growing up I always wanted to play the roles that male actors got. Now I search for films that give me the opportunity to play mentally or physically strong parts. Parts that would normally be played by a man but are now written for women. Plus anything where I can learn a new skill too is also great. Hide

[on conspiracies] I had to dig deep for the research on Abduct. Studying the Illuminati, alien consp Show more [on conspiracies] I had to dig deep for the research on Abduct. Studying the Illuminati, alien conspiracies and the occult. It was fascinating and really interests me. It was a wonderful opportunity for a young actress. Hide

I suffered depression for many years and it took a long time to get the help I needed. I couldn't fi Show more I suffered depression for many years and it took a long time to get the help I needed. I couldn't find a support system or any one to talk to. Depression is a very lonely illness. Often because others can't see it they aren't able to understand it. I set up Think Differently Do Differently to raise awareness for the illness and also to help people who are suffering. Hide

Acting is the only job where you can tell the truth. Audiences get an insight into every detail of t Show more Acting is the only job where you can tell the truth. Audiences get an insight into every detail of the character you play because as actors we have no fear about where the truth of a person could take us. Hide

[on playing Anna in Any Minute Now] I had just left drama school and I was keen to put all my craft Show more [on playing Anna in Any Minute Now] I had just left drama school and I was keen to put all my craft and skills in to practice, Anna gave me that chance to really push myself. Plus I really wanted to play a lead role because I never got lead roles at drama school. Hide

[on working with Ilyas Kaduji] We had lengthy conversions on the character and lots rehearsals befor Show more [on working with Ilyas Kaduji] We had lengthy conversions on the character and lots rehearsals before filming. As well as being visual and technical he's an actors director. Hide

[on suffering depression and how it helped to make her a better actress] I'm lucky that I've had the Show more [on suffering depression and how it helped to make her a better actress] I'm lucky that I've had the life experience to play roles that other young actors/actresses are not able too. It's helped me make much more interesting choices in my performances. Hide

[on Filming Alan] It was one of the hardest roles I have had to play because the research was very i Show more [on Filming Alan] It was one of the hardest roles I have had to play because the research was very intense and dark. It was important to me to be apart of a film which could shed light on what child and animal abuse is like. I hope that the film will help spread awareness. Hide

[on playing Crystal in Abduct] I was fascinated by the subject matter. I thought I'm never going to Show more [on playing Crystal in Abduct] I was fascinated by the subject matter. I thought I'm never going to get another chance to this type of movie again. It's been my most challenging role to date. I did months of preparation. Hide

I'm in love with my job and it's a love affair that will last a life time. I'm in love with my job and it's a love affair that will last a life time.

I love working with Jon Rosling because he always gives me roles other directors wouldn't think abou Show more I love working with Jon Rosling because he always gives me roles other directors wouldn't think about casting me in so it gives me a chance to show another side of my ability. As an actor it's important to find a director who does this for you, it will help you grow as a performer. Jon is an actors director. Hide

Mhairi Calvey's FILMOGRAPHY

as Actor (8)

The Curse of Hobbes House

The Eastern Front (The Point of No Return)

Abduct

Fear the Invisible Man

Boat Story - Season 1

Robert the Bruce

3 Lives

Braveheart (1995)

Mhairi Calvey'S roles

Murron MacClannough