Hanako Footman Biography: Girlfriend, Age, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Movies & TV Shows, Films

Hanako Footman is a British actress, writer, and voice actress.

She is best known for portraying Pia in the BBC Two sitcom Defending the Guilty, Olyvya in We Might Regret This, and for appearing in Official Secrets, Guns Akimbo, The Crown, and Slaughterhouse Rulez.

In addition to acting, she is the author of the critically acclaimed novel Mongrel.

Hanako Footman
Wiki Facts & About Data
Name:	Hanako Footman
Born:	April 27, 1994 (age 32 years old)
Place of Birth:	Wimbledon, London, England, United Kingdom
Nationality:	British
Ethnicity:	Mixed (Japanese, English and Irish descent)
Height:	5 feet 6 inches (168 cm)
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Mr. Footman and Yuko Footman
Siblings:	Erika Footman
Spouse:	Jack Farthing
Relationship:	Dating
Occupation:	Actress, Writer, Voice Actress
Net Worth:	$2 million

Early life and Education

Hanako Footman was born on April 27, 1994, in Wimbledon, London, England. She was raised by her Japanese mother, Yuko Footman, and her English-Irish father, Mr. Footman, in South London alongside her two sisters, including musician Erika Footman.

Growing up in a multicultural household gave her a strong appreciation for both British and Japanese cultures, influences that would later shape her work as an actress and writer.

Hanako Footman is of mixed Japanese, English, and Irish heritage. She completed a year-long foundation course in acting at the prestigious London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) before launching her professional career. Her religion is Christianity.

Career

Hanako Footman made her screen debut in the ITV miniseries The Town in 2012 before building her career through theatre productions, including Thyestes and Modern Love.

She later appeared in films such as Slaughterhouse Rulez, Official Secrets, and Guns Akimbo, earning recognition for her versatility across comedy, drama, and action genres. She also portrayed Lily in the acclaimed Netflix series The Crown.

Her breakthrough came with the leading role of Pia in the BBC sitcom Defending the Guilty. Since then, she has starred in productions including Toast of Tinseltown, We Might Regret This, and Canyon Del Muerto.

Beyond acting, Footman has established herself as a successful writer with the publication of her debut novel, Mongrel, in 2024, receiving praise for its exploration of identity, culture, and belonging. She has also lent her voice to video games, including Baldur’s Gate 3.

Awards and nominations

• Received critical acclaim for her performance in Defending the Guilty.
• Her debut novel Mongrel received widespread praise from literary critics.
• Recognized as one of Britain’s emerging talents in both acting and contemporary literature.

Social media

• Instagram: @hanakofootman

Personal life

Hanako Footman is currently in a relationship with British actor Jack Farthing. At 32 years old, she has no publicly known children and prefers to keep most aspects of her private life away from media attention.

Standing at 5 feet 6 inches (168 cm), she enjoys reading, writing fiction, travelling, photography, and exploring Japanese and British culture.

Outside acting, she continues to pursue a successful writing career while working across film, television, theatre, and voice acting.

Net Worth

Hanako Footman has an estimated net worth of $2 million USD. She has accumulated her wealth through her successful career as an actress, writer, and voice performer.

Her appearances in acclaimed television series such as Defending the Guilty, We Might Regret This, and The Crown, together with roles in feature films including Official Secrets and Guns Akimbo, have contributed significantly to her earnings.

Filmography

Film

• Re-introduction (2017) – Short
• An American Exorcism (2017)
• Slaughterhouse Rulez (2018)
• Uneatable (2018) – Short
• Official Secrets (2019)
• Guns Akimbo (2019)
• Canyon Del Muerto (2022)
• Skewered (2023)
• Canyon of the Dead (2024)
• Crime 101 (2026)

Television

• The Town (2012)
• The Crown (2017)
• Defending the Guilty (2018–2019)
• Dead Pixels (2019)
• Absentia (2019)
• Stella Blómkvist (2021)
• Toast of Tinseltown (2022)
• We Might Regret This (2024–present)

Video Games

• HUSH – Crane (2022)
• Baldur’s Gate 3 (2023)