Hayley Squires

Acting

Hayley Squires

Born April 16, 1988 · Forest Hill, London, England, UK (age 38)

Hayley Squires (born April 16, 1988) is an English actress and a playwriter. Hayley trained at the Rose Bruford College and graduated in 2010. Hayley is mostly known for Call The Midwife (2012). Hayley is originally from South London.

Known For

BlitzBlitz · 2024
Blitz
★ 6.02024
MovieWarDrama
In World War II London, nine-year-old George is evacuated to the countryside by his mother, Rita, to escape the bombings. Defiant and determined to return to his family, George embarks on an epic, perilous journey back home as Rita searches for him.
Beau Is AfraidBeau Is Afraid · 2023
Beau Is Afraid
★ 6.72023
MovieComedyAdventure
Following the sudden death of his mother, a mild-mannered but anxiety-ridden man confronts his darkest fears as he embarks on an epic odyssey back home.
HoardHoard · 2024
Hoard
★ 6.92024
MovieDramaRomance
The story follows Maria – a teenager whose mother used to be a hoarder. Now (set in the 90s) she lives in a foster home where a previous resident, Michael, inspires her to revisit the childhood memories and passions that she has repressed.
The Electrical Life of Louis WainThe Electrical Life of Louis Wain · 2021
The Electrical Life of Louis Wain
★ 6.92021
MovieDramaHistory
The extraordinary true story of eccentric British artist Louis Wain, whose playful, sometimes even psychedelic pictures helped to transform the public's perception of cats forever.
In FabricIn Fabric · 2018
In Fabric
★ 5.62018
MovieHorrorFantasy
A haunting ghost story set against the backdrop of a busy winter sales period in a department store, following the life of a cursed dress as it passes from person to person, with devastating consequences.
I, Daniel BlakeI, Daniel Blake · 2016
I, Daniel Blake
★ 7.72016
MovieDrama
A 59-year-old carpenter recovering from a heart attack befriends a single mother and her two kids as they navigate the impersonal, Kafkaesque benefits system. With equal amounts of humour, warmth and despair, the journey is heartfelt and emotional until the end.
A Royal Night OutA Royal Night Out · 2015
A Royal Night Out
★ 6.52015
MovieComedyDrama
The re-imagining of VE Day in 1945, when Princess Elizabeth and her sister, Margaret were allowed out from Buckingham Palace for the night to join in the celebrations, and encounter romance and danger.
The MiniaturistThe Miniaturist · 2017
The Miniaturist
★ 7.12017
MovieHistoryDrama
A woman moves to live with her new husband in 17th century Amsterdam, but soon discovers that not everything is what it seems.

Filmography

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National Theatre Live: Golden Boy
Nov 5, 2026
National Theatre Live: Golden Boy · 2026
National Theatre Live: Golden Boy
2026
MovieDrama
1930s New York, at the height of the Depression. Joe Bonaparte is a gifted young violinist with extraordinary talent and a future in music, until a chance at fame and fortune lures him into the brutal world of professional boxing. Pressured by a ruthless manager, tempted by a forbidden love, and bound by the expectations of his Italian-American family, Joe is a young man torn between the seductive promise of the American Dream and the quiet honor of a decent life. He must confront what he’s willing to sacrifice, who he’s willing to become, and how to find his place in a world that demands he choose a side. Sam Yates directs Josh O'Connor in this searing revival of Clifford Odets' knockout American classic. Brought to life with a live string quartet, this propulsive drama explores ambition, identity, and the high price of success. A live stage production filmed at the Almeida Theatre, in London, UK.

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The Knowledge: The World's Toughest Taxi TestThe Knowledge: The World's Toughest Taxi Test · 2017
The Knowledge: The World's Toughest Taxi Test
★ 8.02017
MovieDocumentary
A documentary going behind the scenes of one of the hardest exams in the world, the test that all black cabbies must take: The Knowledge of London. For the first time, a fixed camera rig has been allowed inside the gruelling, nerve-wracking oral exams or ‘appearances’ for which candidates known as ‘Knowledge Boys or Girls’ must pass to show they have the necessary expertise. To pass this legendary exam candidates must memorize and be able to recall the capital’s 25,000 + streets, 100,000 points of interest and how they all fit together. The film follows the surprising range of characters who are each at various stages of the process, including a single mum, Kosovan immigrant and a bus driver. It takes an average of four years to pass The Knowledge and with a 70% drop out rate any candidate needs a dogged determination to pass and join the ranks of the world’s most elite taxi service.

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