Lanna Joffrey
Lanna Joffrey is an Iranian actress, writer, and spoken word performer who has established herself as a versatile artist working across theater, film, and literary performance in both the United States and United Kingdom. Originating from Iran, Joffrey pursued her higher education at Syracuse University, where she graduated in 2000, before furthering her training in acting at the prestigious Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London, where she received her MA in Acting with Distinction. Her educational journey between American and British institutions provided her with a unique trans-Atlantic perspective that would later influence her professional work and distinctive vocal qualities. Following her formal training, Joffrey established herself in London, where she has built a multifaceted career that spans traditional acting, innovative theatrical projects, and spoken word poetry.
Her professional development has been marked by notable collaborations with respected theater companies and venues, including performances at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in productions such as Muse of Fire and Sonnet Walks, as well as work at The Factory at The Willow Globe in Timon of Athens. Beyond traditional theater, Joffrey has distinguished herself as a creator of original works, most notably through her critically acclaimed verbatim docudrama Valiant, which has toured throughout both the UK and US. This project exemplifies her commitment to using performance as a vehicle for meaningful storytelling and social commentary. Her artistic practice extends into film and television, with screen credits that include The Amateur (2025), Fishing Naked (2015), and The Murder Plans (2011), demonstrating her versatility across mediums.
As a spoken word performer and writer, Joffrey has contributed to literary publications and online platforms, with her spoken word work being published in both print and digital formats. Her artistic identity is deeply connected to her Iranian heritage and her experience as a performer working between cultures, which informs both her creative output and her professional philosophy. Recognized as an award-winning artist, Joffrey has also expanded her professional repertoire to include voice work and coaching, utilizing her trans-Atlantic accent and authoritative voice quality in various audio projects. Her continued residence in London positions her at the center of both British and international theater communities, where she maintains active involvement in contemporary dramatic works and experimental performance projects that bridge her background in classical training with modern storytelling approaches.
| Known For | Acting |
|---|---|
| Most Rating | 0.1389 |
| Birthday | 1977-09-09 |
| Place of Birth | Teheran, Iran |
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2014
Druid Peak
6.7/12
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2023
The First Circle
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When Death (and his head of research and development) stage an intervention for a fake news-peddling journalist, she ends a doomed relationship to sav...
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The First Circle
2015
Fishing Naked
3.4/19
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Fishing Naked
2017
Mad to Be Normal
5.9/34
The story of Scottish psychiatrist RD Laing and his unique community at Kingsley Hall, East London in the 1960s.
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2025
The Amateur
6.9/1571
After his life is turned upside down when his wife is killed in a London terrorist attack, a brilliant but introverted CIA decoder takes matters into...
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The Amateur
2007
Security
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An immigration agent at Newark International Airport confronts an Iranian mother and her son. Based on the one act play by Israel Horovitz
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Security
2011
The Murder Plans
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Tonight is the night - A smart plan,a perfect target and a simple job...Jonathan planned it all...While celebrating it all with a perfect stranger tha...
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The Murder Plans
2020
Like No Tomorrow: An Apocalypse Anthology
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2025
Somewhere Very Near
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In this tender story of connection between the dead and their loved ones, Jace and Bryan welcome newly passed Lina to the cemetery. Can they help her...
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