Family

• Father – Andrew Carmichael (Software Consultant)
• Mother – Sarah Carmichael (Radiographer)
• Siblings – Amy Carmichael (Older Sister), Olivia Carmichael (Younger Sister)

Build

Slim

Height

5 ft 6 in or 168 cm 

Weight

54 kg or 119 pounds

Boyfriend

Laura Carmichael’s dating history is not known.

Laura Carmichael during Elle’s 2015 Women in Television Celebration in West Hollywood

Race / Ethnicity

White

Hair Color

Dyed Red

She has naturally Dark Brown hair.

Eye Color

Dark Brown

Distinctive Features

• Has slim build and dark brown eyes
• Has dyed her hair red

Measurements

34-26-34 in or 86-66-86 cm

Dress Size

6 (US) or 8 (UK) or 36 (EU)

Bra Size

32B

Shoe Size

9 (US)

Laura Carmichael during 72nd Golden Globe Awards in 2015

Brand Endorsements

She has not endorsed any of the brands.

Religion

Her religious beliefs are not known.

Best Known For

Playing the role as Lady Edith Crawley in the period drama television series Downton Abbey since 2010.

First Film

She played Sal in her debut movie, a Cold War espionage film Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy released in the year 2011.

First TV Show

She first appeared on television in Downton Abbey in 2010, where she portrayed the role as Lady Edith Crawley. It is a British period drama television series.

First West End Debut

Laura appeared in the play Uncle Vanya at the Vaudeville Theatre in October 2012.

Personal Trainer

She doesn’t have a personal trainer, but she takes care of herself by doing regular workouts. Here is a detailed look at her ideal food day from start to finish which she mentioned during an interview to Style.com –

Diet Plan

• Breakfast – Granola
• Lunch – Avocado and Halloumi salad with chili dressing
• Dinner – Curry (Indian food)

Laura Carmichael Favorite Things

• Food – Pizza, pasta, tapas, Indian food (especially Curry)
• Place – Italy, Mexico
• TV Show – With All Due Respect
• Books / Poems – Grand Central Sat Down and Wept (Elizabeth Smart) (1945)
• Music – Fun’s album “Some Nights” and BBC Radio 6
• Apparels – Anything Vintage
• Style Icon – Meryl Streep in Kramer vs Kramer (1979)
• Make-up – Vintage Red lipstick
• Actress – Meryl Streep

Laura Carmichael on the set of “Downton Abbey”

Laura Carmichael Facts

1. Carmichael worked as an office receptionist and teaching assistant while auditioning for various acting roles in both films and TV shows.
2. She likes to travel to Italy and Mexico.
3. She is a social worker and supports various philanthropic activities.
4. She became an international sensation after her portrayal of Lady Edith Crawley in the hit TV series Downton Abbey.
5. She was about to depart for Dubai to participate in a production of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night but before leaving, she was requested to audition for a role in ITV’s Downton Abbey, a role that changed her fortunes.
6. She was part of the cast of Downton Abbey that won “The Screen Actors Guild Award For Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series” in the year 2014.
7. Her character, Lady Edith Crawley has been described as ugly Edith, obnoxious Edith, unlucky-in-love Edith and poor Edith, during the four seasons of the hit period drama series “Downton Abbey.”
8. She likes to cook food. For example – a roast dinner.
9. Connect with Laura on Facebook, and Twitter.