Person profile

Freema Agyeman

72%Very wokeWoke score · lower is better55% personal • 72% work

Published titles: 1
Crew roles: 0
Cast roles: 1
Profile updated: October 5, 2026
TMDB person ID: 1182929

Personal context

Summary

Freema Agyeman is an English actor known for Doctor Who, Law & Order: UK, Sense8, and New Amsterdam. Her roles span science fiction, crime, and medical drama, with recurring interest in empathy, identity, and relationships. She has said that diversity matters on stage and among audiences, and has discussed how she considers diversity as a black woman and the racist abuse she received after being cast in Doctor Who. No public party campaigning or formal advocacy affiliations are on record.

Known Work

Published titles

New Amsterdam
2018
as Helen Sharpe
72%