Aimee Lou Wood, born on February 3, 1994, is an English actress and writer who has rapidly ascended to become one of the most celebrated talents of her generation, earning critical acclaim for her magnetic performances on both stage and screen. She is best known for her breakthrough role as Aimee Gibbs in the hit Netflix comedy series Sex Education, a performance that earned her the BAFTA Television Award for Best Female Comedy Performance and established her as a distinctive and compelling voice in contemporary television.

Wood began her career in the theatre, honing her craft in prestigious stage productions. She appeared in the Donmar Warehouse’s production of Mary Stuart from 2016 to 2017, and later performed in People, Places and Things at the National Theatre in 2017. These early roles showcased her formidable dramatic range and prepared her for the transition to screen acting. Her film debut came in 2021 with a supporting role in The Electrical Life of Louis Wain, a biographical drama starring Benedict Cumberbatch, followed by a role in the 2022 film Living, a critically acclaimed drama starring Bill Nighy. While still starring in Sex Education, she returned to the West End stage, taking on the role of Sonya in a celebrated production of Uncle Vanya in 2020 and later starring as Sally Bowles in Cabaret in 2023, further cementing her reputation as a versatile stage actress.

In 2023, Wood was nominated for the prestigious BAFTA Rising Star Award, a testament to her growing influence in the industry. She went on to star in the comedy series Daddy Issues, which premiered in 2024, and took on a major role in the critically acclaimed HBO drama series The White Lotus in 2025. Her performance in the latter earned her nominations for the Actor Award, the Primetime Emmy Award, and the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress, marking a significant milestone in her career. Demonstrating her creative ambition beyond acting, Wood also created, wrote, and starred in the BBC Three television series Film Club in 2025, showcasing her talents as a writer and producer. With a trajectory defined by bold choices and undeniable talent, Aimee Lou Wood continues to be one of the most exciting and dynamic performers working in British entertainment today.