Inside The Life Of Eloise Smyth, Who Is Her Father Chas Smash?

Eloise Smyth is no doubt a reputable name in the British Entertainment industry. Although still in her youth, Smyth has etched her name in the sands of time and it is no surprise that her fans are thirsty for every available detail about her life. The sensational star has pulled off so many film and television roles but is most famous for her appearances in The Frankenstein Chronicles and Harlots.

Eloise Smyth was born in Islington, United Kingdom

According to records, Eloise Smyth’s birth was recorded in March 1995. The exact date of her birth is not certain but the 29-year-old actress was born in Islington, London, in the United Kingdom. Smyth has Irish ancestry as her grandparents were Irish immigrants. She is the youngest daughter of her parents and has older siblings, Casper and Milo. The movie star was raised in London and still lives in the historic city.

As famous as Eloise Smyth has become, details about her early life and education remain some sort of a mystery but she was raised in a supportive home. Her father laid a robust background in the entertainment industry for her.

Eloise Smyth was raised by the music legend Chas Smash

While there is not much to say about Eloise Smyth’s early life, the gorgeous actress has Cathal Joseph Smyth “Chas Smash” and Joanna Brown as her parents. Her mother Joanna Brown may not be in the spotlight but her father’s name definitely rings a bell. Her father, Cathal Joseph Smyth “Chas Smash” is a British music star and a popular one at that. Chas Smash and Joanna Brown called it quits in 2005 after twenty-eight years of marriage. They went their separate ways amicably.

Born on 14 January 1959 in London, United Kingdom, Chas Smash is a renowned musician and has been active in the industry since 1978. his music career took off when he was aged nineteen. The English instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter rose to fame in the 1970s when he joined the English band, Madness as a dancer, backing vocalist, and instrumentalist; a position he remained in until 2014.

The multi-talented musician started his label, Rolled Gold Records (RGR Music) in 2002 but the venture was short-lived as he closed it down in 2004. His 2015 debut solo album, A Comfortable Man, made it to No. 68 on the UK Albums Chart. The father and daughter duo seem to have a cordial relationship as Eloise is comfortable showing off her father to the world.

Eloise Smyth began her acting career in 2012

Eloise Smyth made her debut in the British entertainment industry in 2012 in her late teenage years, portraying the role of Jody in Ill Manors, a British crime drama. She appeared alongside other established stars such as Jo Hartley, Riz Ahmed, and Ed Skrein. Her next movie role came in 2013 when she played Jess in the short film, Sea View which was nominated for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) award 2013. The film however won the Best British Short Film Award in 2013 at the Leeds International Film Festival.

Eloise Smyth’s breakthrough moment came in 2015 when she secured a recurring role on the TV series The Frankenstein Chronicles, portraying the character Flora. Killing this role alongside the incredible Sean Bean was a major boost in her budding career at the time.

Being raised by a celebrity dad might have given Eloise Smyth the extra push and support she needed to break into her acting career at a young age. She most likely saw firsthand what it meant to be in the limelight with her father’s celebrity status. Although there is no proof that her career was engineered by her family’s involvement in the world of entertainment, the possibility is not completely ruled out.

Eloise Smyth played Lucy Wells in Harlots

A year after getting her shot at fame with her appearance in The Frankenstein Chronicles, Eloise Smyth landed a lead role in the TV series set in an 18th-century brothel in London, Harlots. Her role as Lucy Wells in the series for twenty-four episodes secured her place as a star in the industry. The series received a positive critical appraisal when it premiered for its in-depth portrayal of the lives and ordeals of women at the time it was set in; a time when women had to sell sex not for fun, but as a means of livelihood.

Prior to her time on The Frankenstein Chronicles and Harlots, Eloise Smyth appeared in nine episodes of Fortitude, a Sky Atlantic TV series in which she played the role of Yeva Podnikov in 2017. Smyth has in 2021 starred in the film The Good Neighbor along with Jonathan Rhys Meyers. In the film, Smyth portrayed the character Vanessa, a young lady who falls in love with her sister’s murderer. Eloise Smyth was nominated for Lead Actress in Best Short Film (Sea View) in the BAFTA 2013 nominations.

Eloise Smyth’s films

• iLL Manors as Jody – 2012
• Love Bite as Tiffany – 2012
• Sea View (Short) as Jess – 2013
• How To Talk To Girls At Parties as Savage Sue – 2017
• Ending (Short) as Alice – 2020
• The Code (post-production) as Akae – 2020
• Cyn (Short) as Cyn – 2021
• The Good Neighbor as Vanessa – 2021

Eloise Smyth’s TV roles

• Hunted as Teenage Girl – 2012
• Life of Crime as Amy Reid – 2013
• Fortitude as Yeva Podnikov – 2017
• The Frankenstein Chronicles as Flora – 2015-2017
• Harlots as Lucy Wells – 2017-2019

Is Eloise Smyth married?

This is a million-dollar question begging for answers by fans Eloise Smyth. Unfortunately one cannot say for sure if the Harlots star is married. Smyth has a strong social media presence and shares much of what she is up to with her fans, from ambassadorial deals to fun trips and parties but not much is known about her love life. Until she officially declares her relationship status, the public will have to keep guessing what is up with her love life. Such secrets cannot be kept for too long when you are a celebrity. Watch this space for any update on her love life.