{{Short description|British actress}} {{Use British English|date=September 2014}} {{Use dmy dates|date=September 2014}} {{Infobox person | name = Tracy Ifeachor | birth_name = Chinwe Tracy Ifeachor | birth_date = {{birth based on age as of date |24|2009|12|23}} | birth_place = Plymouth, England | occupation = Actress | education = Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art (BA) | yearsactive = 2007–present }} '''Tracy Ifeachor''' {{IPAc-en||audio=Ig-Tracy Ifeachor.ogg}} (born {{birth based on age as of date |24|2009|12|23|noage=1}}) is a British television and theatre actress. She is best known for playing the role of Aya Al-Rashid in The CW vampire series ''The Originals'', and Abigail Naismith in the ''Doctor Who'' Christmas special, "The End of Time". She plays the main role of duty solicitor Cleo Roberts in the 2021 BBC drama, ''Showtrial''. She had a leading role in Season 1 of the HBO Max series ''The Pitt'' as Dr. Heather Collins.
==Early life and education== Tracy Ifeachor was born in {{birth based on age as of date|24|2009|2|23|noage=1}}<ref name=who /> in Plymouth, Devon,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Tracy Ifeachor |url=https://bbashakespeare.warwick.ac.uk/people/tracy-ifeachor|access-date=2021-11-07 |website=BBA Shakespeare}}</ref> England, to parents of Nigerian Igbo descent. She attended Plymouth College preparatory school and Eggbuckland College at secondary school.<ref name =who/>
Ifeachor then entered the Raleigh School of Speech and Drama under the tutorship of Norma Blake<ref name =who>{{cite news |url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/local/devon/hi/people_and_places/arts_and_culture/newsid_8428000/8428200.stm|title=Who's that girl?|date=23 December 2009|publisher=|access-date=16 February 2019|via=news.bbc.co.uk}}</ref> and the Deborah Bond Dance academy, where she enjoyed the ISTD syllabus in tap, ballet, modern, and jazz dance.<ref name="thisisnorthdevon.co.uk"/>
After completing her A-levels, Ifeachor used her gap year to audition for London drama schools and gained a scholarship to the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in London<ref name="thisisnorthdevon.co.uk">{{cite web|url=http://www.thisisnorthdevon.co.uk/regionalnews/Tracy-stars-David-Tennant-s-final-Doctor-episodes/article-1637070-detail/article.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091226181830/http://www.thisisnorthdevon.co.uk/regionalnews/Tracy-stars-David-Tennant-s-final-Doctor-episodes/article-1637070-detail/article.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=26 December 2009|title=Tracy Ifeachor, actress- Doctor Who – David Tennant – Western Morning News|publisher=|accessdate=30 October 2017}}</ref> (later merged into the Central School of Speech and Drama).{{cn|date=January 2025}}
==Career== After graduation from drama school, Ifeachor appeared in her first feature film, ''Blooded'', directed by Ed Boase,{{cn|date=January 2025}} and also appeared in two commercials. She made her theatre debut as Minerva in the Royal Shakespeare Company's production of ''Noughts & Crosses'', directed and adapted by Dominic Cooke, before making her television debut as Leila in the "No Going Back" episode of BBC One's ''Casualty''.{{cn|date=January 2025}}
Ifeachor went on to play Rosalind in Tim Supple's ''As You Like It'' for the opening of the new Curve Theatre in Leicester. Whilst rehearsing, Ifeachor was offered the role of Abigail Naismith in David Tennant’s final two ''Doctor Who'' episodes ("The End Of Time" Parts One and Two) which were broadcast at Christmas 2009 and on New Year's Day 2010.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.therichardstonepartnership.co.uk/artist-details/tracy_ifeachor/ |title=therichardstonepartnership.co.uk|website=www.therichardstonepartnership.co.uk|accessdate=30 October 2017}}</ref> She played the daughter of the billionaire Joshua Naismith (David Harewood) who wanted his daughter to have immortality and live forever.<ref name="thisisnorthdevon.co.uk"/>
Ifeachor played the role of Beneatha in Lorraine Hansberry's ''A Raisin in the Sun'', directed by Michael Buffong for the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester which opened to rave reviews. She also played Ismene at The National Theatre in the premiere of Moira Buffini's play ''Welcome to Thebes'', directed by Richard Eyre from 15 June to September 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.officiallondontheatre.co.uk/news/latest/view/item110188/NT-welcomes-Harewood-to-Thebes/|title=Official London Theatre|publisher=|access-date=30 October 2017}}</ref>
Ifeachor's radio work includes the role of Queenie in the 2011 BBC Radio 4 Classic Serial production of Edna Ferber's ''Show Boat.''{{cn|date=January 2025}}
In 2016, Ifeachor was cast in the ABC thriller series ''Quantico'' in the recurring role of Lydia Hall.<ref name="double casting">{{cite web |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/quantico-season-2-recurring-cast-911892|title='Quantico' Taps 'The Originals,' 'Criminal Minds' Alums for Recurring Roles (Exclusive)|work=The Hollywood Reporter|last=Stanhope|first=Kate |date=July 19, 2016|access-date=19 July 2016}}</ref>
She plays the main role of duty solicitor Cleo Roberts in the 2021 BBC drama, ''Showtrial''.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.entertainmentdailyuk.com/tv/showtrial-on-bbc-one-cast-who-plays-solicitor-cleo-roberts-what-other-tv-shows-has-she-been-in/ | title=Tracy Ifeachor shines in BBC One's Showtrial and her US TV roles | date=31 October 2021 }}</ref>
== Other activities == Ifeachor is a member of the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama's independent equity committee<ref>{{cite web |title=Independent Equity Committee |url=https://www.cssd.ac.uk/equity-at-central/Anti-Racism-at-Central/independent-equity-committee |website=The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama |access-date=11 November 2024}}</ref> and was made an honorary fellow of the school in 2022.<ref>{{cite web |title=Congratulations to Central's Class of 2022 |url=https://www.cssd.ac.uk/news/congratulations-centrals-class-2022 |website=The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama |access-date=11 November 2024 |date=9 December 2022}}</ref>
== Filmography == === Film === {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year ! Film ! Role ! class="unsortable" | Notes ! class="unsortable" | {{Tooltip|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |- | 2011 | ''Blooded'' | Eve Jourdan | | |- | 2016 | ''Billionaire Ransom'' | Nora Paulson | Originally titled ''Take Down'' | |- | 2021 | ''Confetti'' | Ms. Rachel | | |- | 2023 | ''Wonka'' | Dorothy Smith | | |- | 2026 | ''Air Bud Returns'' | Jasmine | rowspan="2"| Post-production | |- | 2027 | ''Remain'' | Theresa | |}
=== Television === {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year ! Title ! Role ! class="unsortable" | Notes ! class="unsortable" | {{Tooltip|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |- | 2009 | ''Casualty'' | Lila | Episode: "No Going Back" | |- | 2009–2010 | ''Doctor Who'' | Abigail Naismith | Episodes: "The End of Time (Parts 1 & 2)" | |- | 2012 | ''Strike Back'' | Lilian Lutulu | Episodes: "Vengeance: Parts 7 & 8" | |- | 2013 | ''Jo'' | Laure | Episode: "Invalides" | |- | rowspan="2" | 2014 | ''Crossbones'' | Nenna Ajanlekoko | Main role; 9 episodes | |- | ''Hawaii Five-0'' | Eris | Episode: "Ina Paha" | |- | 2015–2016 | ''The Originals'' | Aya Al-Rashid | Recurring role; 9 episodes (season 3) | |- | 2016 | ''Spark'' | Logan Reese | (unknown episodes) | |- | 2016–2017 | ''Quantico'' | Lydia Bates | Recurring role; 11 episodes (season 2) | |- | 2017–2018 | ''Legends of Tomorrow'' | Kuasa Jiwe | Recurring role; 7 episodes (season 3) | |- | 2019 | ''Treadstone'' | Tara Coleman | Main role; 8 episodes | |- | 2021 | ''Showtrial'' | Cleo Roberts | Main role; 5 episodes (series 1) | |- | rowspan="3" | 2022 | ''Curious George'' | Ciku | Voice role; Episode: "Count on George to Deliver / The Baby Elephant" | |- | ''Mayflies'' | Iona | Miniseries; 2 episodes | align=center| <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/mediapacks/mayflies|title=Mayflies - Meet the cast and creatives behind the drama that 'discovers the joy and the costs of love' |website=bbc.co.uk/mediacentre|date=19 December 2022|accessdate=20 December 2022}}</ref> |- | ''Treason'' | Dede Alexander | Miniseries; 5 episodes | align=center| <ref>{{cite web |last=Robinson |first=Andy |date=25 December 2022 |title=Meet the cast of Treason on Netflix |url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/treason-cast-netflix/ |website=RadioTimes |language=en-GB |access-date=26 December 2022}}</ref> |- | 2024 | ''Twilight of the Gods'' | Freya | Voice role; Episodes: "You Will Gladden His Ravens" & "If I Had a Hammer" | |- | rowspan="2"| 2025 | ''The Pitt'' | Dr. Heather Collins | Main role; 11 episodes (season 1) | align=center| <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2024/07/the-pitt-full-cast-max-tracy-ifeachor-isa-briones-noah-wyle-1236008745/|title='The Pitt' Adds 9 To Cast Of Max Series Including Tracy Ifeachor, Taylor Dearden, Fiona Dourif, Isa Briones, Gerran Howell|work=Deadline Hollywood|first=Denise|last=Petski|date=July 12, 2024|access-date=August 19, 2024}}</ref> |- | ''The Diplomat'' | Thema Aseidu-Dennison | Episode: "Schrodinger's Wife" | align=center| <ref>{{cite web |title=The Diplomat: Full cast and crew |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17491088/fullcredits/ |website=IMDb |access-date=28 October 2025}}</ref> |}
=== Video games === {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year ! Title ! Role ! class="unsortable" | Notes ! class="unsortable" | {{Tooltip|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |- | 2016 | ''Star Wars: The Old Republic - Knights of the Eternal Throne'' | Elarea Aldraste / Lord Adacin / Major Korven | rowspan="4"| Voice role | |- | rowspan="3" | 2023 | ''Star Wars Jedi: Survivor'' | Santari Khri | align=center| <ref>{{cite web |last1=Saunders |first1=Toby |date=29 April 2023 |title=Star Wars Jedi: Survivor cast – Confirmed voice actors & how you know them |url=https://www.radiotimes.com/technology/gaming/star-wars-jedi-survivor-cast-voice-actors/ |website=Radio Times |language=en-GB |access-date=5 May 2023}}</ref> |- | ''Starfield'' | Anna Imani / Abigail Morgan | |- | ''Spider-Man 2'' | Kraven's Hunters | |}
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==External links== *{{IMDb name|id=3287940|name=Tracy Ifeachor}} * [http://www.therichardstonepartnership.co.uk/artist-details/tracy_ifeachor/ Ifeachor Tracy: Artist Profile]
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