A British-born actress who lives and works in the United States, she was born in Hammersmith, London, England, United Kingdom. She is the daughter of British actor David Yelland. After attending nearby public schools, she went on to study English at St. Catharine's College at the University of Cambridge. She is known for Poirot (2000), Micawber (2001-2002), Dinotopia (2002), and Method (2004).