Tamzin Merchant Biography: Age, Religion, Net Worth, Boyfriend, Height, Ethnicity, Movies, Awards

Tamzin Claire Merchant, professionally recognized as Tamzin Merchant, is an English actress, author, director, and writer celebrated for her performances in Pride & Prejudice, The Tudors, Salem, and Carnival Row.

Beginning her acting career as a teenager, she successfully built a reputation across film, television, and literature, earning recognition for portraying complex and memorable characters in both historical dramas and fantasy productions.

Tamzin Merchant
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Tamzin Claire Merchant
Stage Name:	Tamzin Merchant
Born:	March 4, 1987 (age 39 years old)
Place of Birth:	Haywards Heath, Sussex, England
Nationality:	British
Ethnicity:	White British
Height:	5 feet 6 inches (168 cm)
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Tom Merchant and Suzanne Merchant
Siblings:	Kate Merchant
Occupation:	Actress, Author, Director, Writer
Net Worth:	$3 million USD

Early Life and Education

Tamzin Merchant was born on March 4, 1987, in Haywards Heath, Sussex, England.

She grew up under the care of her parents, Tom Merchant and Suzanne Merchant, and has a younger sister named Kate Merchant. Her ethnicity is White British. Her religion is Christianity.

During her childhood, she spent part of her early years in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, before returning to England. She attended Windlesham House School and Brighton College.

After initially postponing university studies to focus on acting, she later graduated from Homerton College, Cambridge, where she studied English and Drama with Education.

Career

Tamzin Merchant launched her professional acting career in the mid-2000s, gaining early attention after portraying Georgiana Darcy in the acclaimed film Pride & Prejudice.

She continued building momentum through appearances in television dramas such as My Family and Other Animals, Casualty 1906, and The Good Housekeeping Guide.

Her career reached a major turning point after she was cast as Catherine Howard in the historical drama The Tudors, a role that brought her international recognition.

She later appeared in productions including Jane Eyre, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, and Dragonheart 3: The Sorcerer’s Curse.

From 2014 to 2017, she starred as Anne Hale in the supernatural drama Salem, one of her most celebrated television performances.

Tamzin Merchant expanded her profile further after joining Amazon’s fantasy series Carnival Row as Imogen Spurnrose, appearing throughout the show’s run from 2019 to 2023.

In addition to acting, she has worked as a director and writer, and in 2021 she published the children’s novel The Hatmakers, demonstrating her versatility beyond screen performances.

Awards and Nominations

• Fangoria Chainsaw Awards (2017) – Best TV Supporting Actress for Salem (Nominated)
• Oxford International Film Festival (2017) – Best Screenplay for Juliet Remembered (Winner)
• Global Independent Film Awards (2020) – Best Actress in a Lead Role for Gift of the Heart (Nominated)

Personal Life

Tamzin Merchant, 39 years old, is currently single. She was previously in a long-term relationship with actor Freddie Fox, and there is no information about any other publicly known past relationships.

She does not have children. Beyond acting, she has a strong interest in writing, literature, poetry, and creative storytelling, interests that eventually led to the publication of her children’s novel The Hatmakers. She stands 5 feet 6 inches (168 cm) tall.

Net Worth

Tamzin Merchant has accumulated a net worth of $3 million USD. Her income comes primarily from her work as an actress, including major television productions such as The Tudors, Salem, and Carnival Row, along with film appearances in Pride & Prejudice, Jane Eyre, and other projects.

Additional earnings come from her work as an author, writer, and director, including revenue generated from her published book The Hatmakers and independent creative projects.

Social Media

She does not have a social media account.

Filmography

• Pride & Prejudice (2005)
• Radio Cape Cod (2008)
• Princess Kaiulani (2009)
• Jane Eyre (2011)
• Second Wind (2012)
• Copenhagen (2014)
• Dragonheart 3: The Sorcerer’s Curse (2015)
• The Dancer (2016)
• Dragonheart: Battle for the Heartfire (2017)
• Running Naked (2020)
• Gift of the Heart (2020)
• A Midsummer Night’s Dream (2022)
• James and Lucia (2022)
• The Yellow Tie (2025)

Television

• My Family and Other Animals (2005)
• The Good Housekeeping Guide (2006)
• Casualty 1906 (2006)
• Bonekickers (2008)
• The Tudors (2009–2010)
• DCI Banks (2011)
• The Mystery of Edwin Drood (2012)
• Murder on the Home Front (2013)
• Salem (2014–2017)
• Supergirl (2017)
• Carnival Row (2019–2023)
• Tom Jones (2023)