Lily Cole Biography
Lily Cole is an English model and actress who is an Ambassador for Global Angels Children's Charity that helps unfortunate children around the world. Cole's big break came in 2003 when she caught photographer Steven Meisel's eye. Her hair colour is red and her eye colour is blue. Her height is 5' 10" (1.78 m).
She was born on 19 May 1988, in Torquay, Devon, England, UK. Cole was educated at the St Marylebone church school for girls, and completed her sixth form studies at Latymer Upper School, a reputable independent school in Hammersmith, London. A chance encounter began her modelling career when she was fourteen. She was walking through the streets of Soho after a hamburger with friends when scout-turned-actor Benjamin Hart approached her about modelling. Cole ran away, but later changed her mind and was signed on with Storm Models, the mother agency of models such as Kate Moss. Cole is featured in top fashion magazines such as Vogue. She is a common sight on the catwalks of the international runway circuit and has walked many top shows. Cole was listed on the Sunday Times Rich List in 2008. Accepted at Cambridge University to study Politics and English .
In April 2007, it was announced that she would play the role of Polly, the geek, in the new St. Trinian's film. Cole was signed to play the role of Valentina in The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus. Currently, Lily Cole is an Ambassador for Global Angels Children's Charity that helps unfortunate children around the world and she is an ally for Western Shoshone an environmental organization.