Emily Fairn

Emily Fairn
Fairn in 2026
Born (1998-09-16) 16 September 1998 (age 28)
Liverpool, England
Education
OccupationActress
Years active2022–present

Emily Fairn (born 16 September 1998) is an English actress. On television, she is known for her roles in the BBC series The Responder (2022–2024) and the Netflix series House of Guinness (2025–). She was named a 2023 Screen International Star of Tomorrow.

Early life

Fairn grew up in Stockbridge Village, Merseyside. Her mother is a bank clerk. Fairn graduated from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in 2020.

Career

Fairn made her debut television role as Casey in BBC One police drama The Responder starring Martin Freeman, and broadcast in January 2022.

In 2023, Fairn made her West End debut as Alma in Brokeback Mountain at @sohoplace alongside Lucas Hedges and Mike Faist. Nick Curtis in the Evening Standard wrote Fairn showed "startling assurance" for her debut, and Fiona Mountford for The i said she deserved "plaudits". Fairn also made her feature film debut as Amy in the musical film Chuck Chuck Baby and had a recurring role as Polly Wright in the Sky One political thriller COBRA. She appeared in an episode of the BBC One series Rain Dogs and "Demon 79", an installment of the sixth series of the Netflix anthology Black Mirror.

The following year, Fairn appeared in the Oliver Hermanus directed Sky Atlantic historical drama Mary & George as the maid Jenny and portrayed comedian Laraine Newman in the 2024 biopic Saturday Night. She also appeared in the film Joy.

In 2025, Fairn starred as Anne Guinness in the Netflix historical drama House of Guinness. She also had a role in the historical film The Choral as Bella.

Personal life

As of 2025, Fairn lives in Islington, North London with her boyfriend. She adopted a puppy from Romania.

Filmography

Key
† Denotes works that have not yet been released

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2023 Chuck Chuck Baby Amy
2024 Joy Lily
Saturday Night Laraine Newman
2025 The Choral Bella
TBA The Man Who Stole Portugal

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2022–2024 The Responder Casey 10 episodes
2023 Rain Dogs Frida Episode: "Jesus Loves a Hustler"
Black Mirror Suzie Episode: "Demon 79"
COBRA Polly Wright 4 episodes
2024 Mary & George Jenny 6 episodes
2025–present House of Guinness Anne Guinness Main role
2026 It Gets Worse Abi 6 episodes

Stage

Year Title Role Notes
2023 Brokeback Mountain Alma @sohoplace, London

References

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  2. ↑ Paton, Ryan (1 October 2025). "House of Guinness' Emily Fairn goes 'dead Scouse' as she shares nan's text during filming". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 18 September 2026.
  3. 1 2 Twigg, Melissa (7 October 2025). "House of Guinness' Emily Fairn: If you don't come from money, there's no safety net in acting". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 18 September 2026.
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  5. ↑ Ramsden, Sam (26 January 2022). "Casey's Accent In The Responder Is Boss For A Very Good Reason". Bustle.com. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
  6. ↑ "The Responder's cast and creator discuss the new drama about life on the front line of British policing". BBC Media Centre. 19 January 2022. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
  7. ↑ Robinson, Abby (21 April 2023). "The Responder writer gives season 2 update and teases "good names"". Radio Times. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
  8. ↑ McIntosh, Steven (19 May 2023). "Brokeback Mountain: Lucas Hedges and Mike Faist play receives middling reviews". bbc.com. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
  9. ↑ Curtis, Nick (19 May 2023). "Brokeback Mountain at @sohoplace review: this stripped-back show is a potent, subtle piece of dramatic alchemy". Evening Standard. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
  10. ↑ Mountford, Fiona (19 May 2023). "Brokeback Mountain, @sohoplace review: Lucas Hedges and Mike Faist are splendid as secret lovers". iNews. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
  11. ↑ Tabbara, Mona (22 March 2022). "UK chicken factory musical 'Chuck Chuck Baby' starts shooting in Wales (exclusive)". Screen Daily. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
  12. ↑ Saunders, Huw (12 April 2023). "Rain Dogs: Season 1 Review – When It Rains". Culture Vultures. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
  13. ↑ "Emily Fairn". Comedy.co.uk. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
  14. ↑ Cormack, Morgan (25 June 2023). "Meet the cast of Black Mirror season 6". Radio Times. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
  15. ↑ Gant, Charles (28 June 2023). "Stars of Tomorrow 2023: Emily Fairn (actor)". Screen Daily. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
  16. ↑ Seth, Radhika (23 August 2025). "Emily Fairn's House Of Guinness Is Set To Be Your Next Netflix Period Drama Obsession". British Vogue. Retrieved 27 September 2025.
  17. ↑ Whittock, Jesse. "'It Gets Worse': Host Of Names Joining A24's Comedy Series For Channel 4 As Cameras Roll; First-Look Image". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 19 October 2025.
  18. ↑ Lewis, George (18 October 2025). "Andrew Scott joins all-star cast for new British sitcom from Motherland and Derry Girls team". Digital Spy. Retrieved 19 October 2025.