Background
Hamilton was born Victoria Sharp on 5 April 1971 in Wimbledon, London, England, and grew up in Godalming, Surrey.
Hamilton was born Victoria Sharp on 5 April 1971 in Wimbledon, London, England, and grew up in Godalming, Surrey.
London Academy of Music and Dramatic Artist
She trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Artist Hamilton is known for her roles in costume drama. She appears as Ruby Pratt in the BBC1 series Lark Rise to Candleford.
She also played Queen Victoria in the British Broadcasting Corporation-television production Victoria & Albert in 2001.
She also appeared in Midsomer Murders, Series 4 Episode 1, "Garden of Death" as Hilary Inkpen-Thomas, a downtrodden illegitimate daughter. In 2013, she played Peggy in What Remains, a British Broadcasting Corporation television series.
In 1995, she appeared in Ibsen"s The Master Builder directed by Hall and starring Alan Bates and Gemma Jones. 1996 Critics" Circle Theatre Award: Best Newcomer for The Master Builder and Retreat Nominations.
1996 Critics" Circle Theatre Award: Best Newcomer for The Master Builder and Retreat 2004 Evening Standard Award: Best Actress for Suddenly Last Summer 2004 What"s On Stage Award: Best Actress for A Day in the Death of Joe Egg 2004 Barclays Theatre Award: Best Actress for As You Like lieutenant at the Sheffield Crucible and Lyric Hammersmith. 2004 Critics" Circle Theatre Award: Best Actress for As You Like lieutenant 1995 Ian Charleson Award: Peter Hall Company"s The Master Builder 2002 Olivier Award: Best Actress for A Day in the Death of Joe Egg 2003 Tony Award: Best Leading Actress for A Day in the Death of Joe Egg 2005 Olivier Award: Best Actress for Suddenly Last Summer.
She has been a member of the Peter Hall Company, the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theatre, as well as appearing in the West End and on Broadway.