Ziggy Heath

Ziggy Heath
Born
Zygmunt Lawrence Giedroyc Heath

Hammersmith, London, England
Alma materLondon Academy of Music and Dramatic Art
Occupation(s)Actor, writer
Years active2013–present
Spouse
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(m. 2020)​
Children2

Ziggy Heath (born March 1991) is a British-Polish actor and writer for theatre, television and film.

Early life and education

Heath was born in West London to what he has described as a traditional Polish Catholic family. He was christened Zygmunt to have a traditional Polish name but it was shortened to Ziggy, in part because his parents are both fans of David Bowie. He graduated from London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.[1]

Career

Theatre

Heath made his professional stage debut playing the role of Hon. Alan Howard in a production of the Terence Rattigan play French Without Tears at the Orange Tree Theatre in 2016.[2] He also appeared in In the Night Time (Before the Sun Rises) at the Orange Tree Theatre in 2018.[3] In 2019 he played Peter Pan in a production of Ella Hickson’s Wendy and Peter Pan at the Royal Lyceum Theatre, directed by Eleanor Rhode.[4]

In June 2024, it was announced that Heath would play Oleg Sogolyev in the world premiere of David Edgar's new play The New Real at the RSC.[5]

Film and television

Heath played the role of Kazimir in British television series Spies of Warsaw, and made his feature film debut alongside Andrew Scott in Mick Jackson's film Denial. Heath then played Derby in the Caitlin Moran-written 2019 film How to Build a Girl.[6] He played Sam Holland in the period drama Harlots inspired by The Covent Garden Ladies by British historian Hallie Rubenhold.[7][8]

He played Jack Philips in the adaptation of Jessie Burton's best selling novel The Miniaturist, and played Luke Harris in the Cold Feet revival. He also appeared in the Black Mirror episode "Hated in the Nation".[9]

He portrayed the younger version of Kindertransport humanitarian Martin Blake in the 2023 film One Life, with Jonathan Pryce playing the older version.[10]

He appeared as Mark in the 2023 film Greatest Days and will play the role of Peggy Bettinson in the upcoming Steven Knight historical drama A Thousand Blows.[11]

Personal life

Heath met Jessica Brown Findlay on the set of Harlots. The pair married in September 2020, their initially planned wedding having been postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.[12]

Their twin sons were born on 5 November 2022.[13]

Filmography

Key
† Denotes works that have not yet been released

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2016 Denial Gerald
2019 How to Build a Girl Derby
2023 Greatest Days Mark
One Life Martin Blake

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2013 Spies of Warsaw Kazimir 3 episodes
What Remains Alex Harper 3 episodes
2016 Black Mirror MRI Episode: "Hated in the Nation"
2017 Cold Feet Luke Harris 3 episodes
The Miniaturist Jack Phillips 3 episodes
2017–2018 Harlots Sam Holland 5 episodes
2020 Father Brown Teddy Neville-Crowley 1 episode
2021 I Am…. Andrew Episode: "I Am...Maria"
TBA † A Thousand Blows Peggy Bettinson Upcoming miniseries

References

  1. ^ "Ziggy Heath". StageTalk. 6 August 2016. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
  2. ^ Hemming, Sarah (10 July 2016). "French Without Tears, Orange Tree Theatre, Richmond upon Thames, UK — 'Deeply observant'". Financial Times. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
  3. ^ Dodd, Zakery (16 July 2018). "In the Night Time (Before the Sun Rises) at Orange Tree Theatre". Theupcoming. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
  4. ^ Fisher, Mark (3 December 2018). "Wendy and Peter Pan review – a blast of fairy dust". The Guardian. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
  5. ^ "Cast and creatives | The New Real | Royal Shakespeare Company". RSC. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
  6. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (16 July 2018). "Beanie Feldstein Comedy 'How To Build A Girl' Adds Cast, Lionsgate With Shoot Under Way". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
  7. ^ Andorlo, Angelo (1 December 2022). "Jessica Brown Findlay and Husband Ziggy Heath Welcome Twin Baby Boys — See the Sweet Photo!". People. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
  8. ^ Costigan, Emma (1 December 2022). "Downton Abbey's Jessica Brown Findlay Welcomes Twins With Husband Ziggy Heath". Goss.ie. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
  9. ^ Griffiths, Biley (22 October 2018). "Meet the cast of The Miniaturist". Radio Times. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
  10. ^ "Daughter of Nicholas Winton made 'pretty big ask' for casting of One Life film". Jewish News. 30 December 2023. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
  11. ^ Blevins, Adam (21 August 2024). "The 'Peaky Blinders' Creator's Next Series Just Got Heart-Pounding First Images". Collider. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
  12. ^ Harvey, Chris (26 September 2020). "Jessica Brown Findlay interview: 'The first female Bond? Go on then!'". The Telegraph. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
  13. ^ "Downton Abbey's Jessica Brown Findlay surprises with twin baby announcement - see first photo". HELLO!. 1 December 2022. Retrieved 19 November 2024.