Rhona Natasha Mitra a British actress, model, and singer known for her dynamic presence in film, television, and even video games.
With a career spanning over two decades, she has built a reputation for her versatility, taking on roles in action-packed sci-fi thrillers, legal dramas, and horror franchises.
Mitra first gained widespread recognition as the live-action model for Lara Croft in the Tomb Raider video game series in the late 1990s, a role that paved the way for her transition into acting.
Beyond her professional achievements, her personal life, including her family background, offers a glimpse into the influences that shaped this multifaceted talent.
Siblings
Rhona is the middle child of three siblings, born to Anthony Mitra, a cosmetic surgeon of Bengali Indian and English descent, and Nora Downey, of Irish heritage.
Her parents divorced in 1984 when she was eight years old, after which she was sent to boarding school.
She has two brothers, an older brother, Jason Wath Mitra, and a younger brother, Guyan Mitra.
Jason, two years Rhona’s senior, is the eldest sibling, but little public information is available about his personal or professional life.
Guyan, Rhona’s younger brother, has carved out his own niche as a travel writer.
He has contributed to well-known publications such as Lonely Planet and The Sunday Times, showcasing a creative streak that complements Rhona’s artistic pursuits.
Career
Mitra began as a model in the early 1990s, but her big break came in 1997 when she was chosen as the live-action model for Lara Croft in Tomb Raider II, a role she held until 1998.
This high-profile gig catapulted her into the public eye and opened doors to acting opportunities.
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Her television debut came in 1995 with a small role in Ghostbusters of East Finchley, followed by appearances in shows like The Bill and The Man Who Made Husbands Jealous.
In 1999, she landed her first major acting role as Holly Marie Begins in the sixth season of Party of Five, playing the illicit love interest of Scott Wolf’s character.
This role marked her entry into mainstream television and showcased her ability to handle complex emotional narratives.
Mitra’s film career took off in the early 2000s with roles in Hollow Man (2000), Ali G Indahouse (2002), and Sweet Home Alabama (2002).
She gained further prominence with leading roles in action and sci-fi films, including Doomsday (2008), where she played Major Eden Sinclair, and Underworld: Rise of the Lycans (2009), where she portrayed Sonja, the daughter of vampire elder Viktor.
Her television career continued to flourish with standout performances as Tara Wilson in The Practice (2003–2004) and Boston Legal (2004–2005), Detective Kit McGraw in Nip/Tuck (2005), Major Rachel Dalton in Strike Back (2012–2013), and Dr. Rachel Scott in The Last Ship (2014–2015).
In recent years, Mitra has continued to diversify her portfolio, appearing as Mercy Graves in Supergirl (2018) and taking on roles in films like The Experiment (2024) and the upcoming Red Sonja.
Her decision to step away from Hollywood in 2017 to live on a farm in Uruguay, where she focuses on rescuing animals and recovering from an autoimmune disease, reflects a shift in priorities, but she remains active in the industry with several projects in development as of 2025.
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