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Rhona Mitra's Birthday 2024 – August 9, 2024

Rhona Natasha Mitra was born on August 9, 1976, in Paddington, London. She is a model and actress known for her roles as Sonja in “Underworld: Rise of the Lycans;” as Major Rachel Dalton in the second and third seasons of “Strike Back;” and as Mercy Graves on the C.W. series “Supergirl.” Today is her birthday and we are here to help you celebrate the multi-talented actress.

Fast Facts

Full Name:

Rhona Natasha Mitra

Birth date:

August 09, 1976

Age:

47 years, 7 months

Zodiac Sign:

Leo

Height:

5' 6"

Relationship Status:

Single

Net Worth:

$10.0 million

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Background

Rhona Mitra was born in Paddington, London, on August 9, 1976. She is the middle child of Anthony Mitra and Nora Downey. Her father is of Bengali descent and her mother is Irish. At the age of eight, Mitra’s parents got divorced and she was sent to an only-girl boarding school. She attended two schools before being expelled from both after not being able to adapt to the strict rules.After her stay at the last school in Brighton, Mitra went back to London. Four years would pass until she finally started noticing her desire for acting. In a dramatic turn of events, she decides to attend drama school to pursue her new passion, and with the acquired acting skills and natural talent, she begins her journey.Her first role would be in “Monk Dawson,” a drama film about a Catholic priest who discovers forbidden love in 1970s London. A year after, in 1999, she made her T.V. debut with “Ghostbusters of East Finchley,” a B.B.C. 2 comedy-drama series about an income tax fraud investigation. But it would be as Flora Seymour, in the series “The Man Who Made Husbands Jealous” that Mitra would have her breakthrough. Among her main works, we can highlight her role as Sonja in “Underworld: Rise of the Lycans,” as Major Rachel Dalton on the second and third seasons of “Strike Back” and her most recent part as Mercy Graves in the C.W. series “Supergirl.”

Career timeline

1997
Live-Action Model for Lara Croft

She appears as the live-action model for the lead character in the “Tomb Raider” video game series.

2008
Lead Role of the Film "Doomsday

She stars as Major Eden Sinclair in the science fiction/action film.

2009
She is Nominated for the Scream Award

She gets a Best Actress nomination for "Underworld: Rise of the Lycans.

2010
She Replaces Amanda Mealing

She plays Major Rachel Dalton in "Strike Back: Project Vengeance.

2014
She Gets Cast in "The Last Ship

She plays Dr. Rachel Scott in the first two seasons of the post-apocalyptic "The Last Ship.

2017
She Joins the Cast of "The Strain

She is cast as Charlotte in the fourth season of the series "The Strain.

2018
She Plays Mercy Graves in "Supergirl

She gets cast as Mercy Graves in the C.W. television series "Supergirl.

2020
She Stars in "Archive

She stars in the science fiction film "Archive" as Simone.

Rhona Mitra FAQs

Is Rhona Mitra still acting?

Yes! She is currently filming an action picture called “Hounds of War.”

Who looks like Rhonda Mitra?

Some people say she looks like her fellow actress Kate Beckinsale. We can see the resemblance.

Where did Rhona Mitra go to school?

She went to Roedean School.

5 Surprising Facts

  1. She got breast implants for Lara Croft

    To enhance the similarities with the character, Mitra got breast implants.

  2. She has a podcast

    Her podcast "The Last Ark" hopes to reshape our relationship with planet Earth and our surroundings.

  3. She is a horse girl

    She loves horses and is always hanging out with them on her farm.

  4. Judi Dench inspired her

    She found out she wanted to be an actress when she met Judi Dench, the mother of one of her classmates.

  5. “Maxim” Hot 100 Women of 2001

    She ranked 46 on the list that year.

Why We Love Rhona Mitra

  1. She is an advocate for trauma recovery

    She uses her platform to raise awareness for mental health. We love advocates for important causes!

  2. She is all about sustainability

    She goes as far as having an Instagram page dedicated to her plant-based recipes called @grumpyhippy. She has proven over time that she cares greatly for Mother Earth.

  3. She loves animals

    The easiest way to find Mitra is to go to her farm, where she is often seen taking care of her horses and dogs. Not only is she an advocate for trauma and mental health, but also the plight of animals.

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