If you’ve spent any time watching prestige British television over the past decade, you’ve almost certainly seen Kate Phillips — even if you didn’t catch her name. She’s the actress who brought steel to Linda Shelby in Peaky Blinders, turned Jane Seymour into a quiet force in Wolf Hall, and stepped into the royal family as Princess Mary in Downton Abbey. Here’s the full story on her career, her marriage to actor Oliver Chris, and the questions fans ask most.
Born: 21 May 1989 ·
Known for: Wolf Hall, Peaky Blinders, The Crown ·
First major role: Jane Seymour in Wolf Hall (2015) ·
Marital status: Married to Oliver Chris
Quick snapshot
- Born 21 May 1989 (Wikipedia)
- Married to actor Oliver Chris (HELLO! Magazine)
- Played Linda Shelby in Peaky Blinders (Wikipedia)
- Exact home address beyond “north London” not publicly confirmed (HELLO! Magazine)
- Weight not publicly disclosed by Phillips (HELLO! Magazine)
- No official statement on net worth (HELLO! Magazine)
- Co-founder of Just John Films (no verified source) (HELLO! Magazine)
- Represented by ITG London (no verified source) (HELLO! Magazine)
- Breakthrough: Jane Seymour in Wolf Hall (2015) (PBS MASTERPIECE)
- Main cast: Peaky Blinders series 4–6 (2017–2022) (PBS MASTERPIECE)
- Recent: The Crown (2023) and Wolf Hall sequel (PBS MASTERPIECE)
- Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light (in production) (PBS MASTERPIECE)
Six verified facts point to a career that started not with a bang but a slow burn: first credit in 2014, breakthrough in 2015, and steady work across the highest-profile British period dramas ever since.
| Category | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kate Phillips | Wikipedia |
| Date of birth | 21 May 1989 | Wikipedia |
| Occupation | Actress | Wikipedia |
| Years active | 2014–present | Wikipedia |
| Notable work | Wolf Hall, Peaky Blinders, The Crown |
Additional sources
 George Harry Howard BennettStaff Writer George Harry Howard Bennett is a staff writer for Public Journal UK, specializing in UK news, policy analysis, and public affairs coverage. He works under Editor-in-Chief Margaret Ellison, maintaining high standards of sourcing, verification, and fact-checking. Bennett reports on Westminster, government policy, and societal issues, providing balanced and accurate journalism with timely insight. |