Freema Agyeman was born on 20 March 1979 in London, England. Her mother, Azar, is of Iranian descent, and her father, Osei, is Ghanaian. Her parents separated during her childhood. Freema has two siblings: an older sister named Leila and a younger brother named Dominic.
Though her mother came from a Muslim background and her father was Methodist, Freema was raised in the Roman Catholic faith. She attended Our Lady’s Convent RC High School, a Catholic school located in North London. She later studied at the Anna Scher Theatre School in Islington and went on to earn a degree in drama and performing arts from Middlesex University, graduating in 2000.
Freema Agyeman began her acting career by using the professional spelling "Frema" to help with pronunciation clarity. One of her early and more prominent roles was playing Lola Wise in the revived ITV soap opera Crossroads. She also appeared in guest roles on British television series such as Mile High, The Bill, and Casualty.
She portrayed crime officer Mary Ogden in an episode of the crime drama Silent Witness. In addition, she took on a role in the independent film Rulers and Dealers, written and directed by Stephen Lloyd Jackson, playing the character Nana. These early roles showcased her range and helped establish her in British television.
Agyeman is best known for her role as Martha Jones in the long-running BBC science fiction series Doctor Who. Introduced as the companion to the Tenth Doctor, played by David Tennant, she became a fan favorite for her portrayal during the 2007 season. Her performance brought depth and strength to the character, and she later reprised the role in the Doctor Who spin-off, Torchwood.
Her background in martial arts added a notable dimension to the physically demanding aspects of the role, enhancing her portrayal of the Doctor’s companion. Her on-screen presence and strong character development contributed to the continued success of the series during her tenure.
Following her role in Doctor Who and Torchwood, Agyeman appeared in the BBC period drama Little Dorrit. She later gained critical acclaim for her performance as Crown Prosecutor Alesha Phillips in Law & Order: UK, a British adaptation of the American crime procedural series. She appeared in the series from 2009 until 2012, bringing both grit and nuance to the role.
| Birth Date: | 20 Mar, 1979 |
| Age: | 41 yrs |
| Occupations: | Actor Film actor Stage actor Singer |
| Citizenship: | United Kingdom |
| Birth Place: | London |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | English actress |
| Twitter Id: | FreemaOfficial |
| Net Worth 2021: | 6 million |
