Born:
July 30, 1966
in
Wellington, New Zealand
Best Known For:
Starring in Shallow Grave.
Early-life:
Kerry was born in New Zealand in 1966, and grew up just outside Wellington. She discovered her love of acting at a young age, but didn't originally plan to pursue it as a career, choosing to go to Victoria University instead. From there, she went on to win a place at the New Zealand Drama School, now called Toi Whakaari, where she caught the eye of director Jane Campion.
Career:
Shortly after graduating, Kerry was cast in the lead role of Jane Campion's An Angel at My Table, a biopic of New Zealand writer Janet Frame. Despite winning rave reviews for her performance, Kerry says it took a while for the offers to come flooding in - she believes the two stone she put on for the role may have been a factor. However, she went on to be cast in director Danny Boyle's acclaimed TV drama Mr Wroe's Virgins in 1993 and his film Shallow Grave the following year, and since then she's continued to mix TV and film work. Her credits include Welcome to Sarajevo, The Murder Room and Inconceivable, and in 2009 she reunited with Campion for Bright Star.
Quote:
"I want to work really hard and I want to be challenged - I don't want to faff around."
Trivia:
Fox has developed a reputation for playing fiercely intelligent, independent-minded woman.