Naomi Chance attended Central School of Drama. After a short period in repertory and on tour she obtained a small screen part and followed this with some starring roles in films opposite some American stars appearing in British films. She became well-known on British TV for her appearances as Amelia Huntley in _"The Newcomers" , who produced some of her early films, said of her, "She is very talented, but her trouble is she won't sell herself."