Keira Knightley Biography
Keira Knightley, born March 26, 1985, in London, England, is a distinguished English actress known for her roles in period dramas and contemporary films. Beginning her career in commercials and television, she gained prominence with “Bend It Like Beckham” (2002) and the “Pirates of the Caribbean” series. Her performance in “Pride & Prejudice” (2005) earned an Academy Award nomination. Knightley’s versatility extends to stage productions like “The Misanthrope” and “Thérèse Raquin.” Beyond acting, she supports various charities and social causes. Knightley received an OBE in 2018 for her contributions to drama and philanthropy. She is married to musician James Righton and has two daughters.
General Information About Famous Actress Keira Knightley
Full Name Keira Christina Knightley Nickname N/A Profession Actress Date of Birth March 26, 1985 Current Age 40 years, 2 months, 23 days Husband James Righton Nationality British
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Name Keira Christina Knightley Birth Name Keira Christina Knightley Nick Name N/A Height 5 feet 7 inches (1.70 m) Figure 32-23-33 in Weight 54 kg or (119 pounds) Eye Color Brown Hair Color Dark brown Date of Birth March 26, 1985 Religion N/A Present Address N/A Hometown London, England
Keira Knightley Education
School/College Details Teddington School Secondary school in London, England Esher College Briefly attended for A-Levels
Keira Knightley Favorite
Category Favorite Food Chip & Pasta Actor/Actress Meryl Streep Musicians Beyoncé Song N/A Book Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Hobbies Playing the guitar, reading Films N/A Colour N/A Perfume N/A Director Joe Wright (director of Pride & Prejudice and Atonement) Holiday Destinations N/A Likes Advocating for social causes, spending time with family
Keira Knightley Relationship Journey
Relationship Journey Affairs/Boyfriends Del Synnott Husband James Righton
Keira Knightley Career Journey
Year Work Description 1995 First acting role in TV film “Innocent Lies” 1999 Minor role in “Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace” 2001 Role in TV film “Princess of Thieves” 2002 Breakthrough with “Bend It Like Beckham” 2003 Co-starred in “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” 2005 Nominated for Academy Award for “Pride & Prejudice”; starred in “Domino” 2007 Starred in “Atonement” and “Silk” 2008 Lead role in “The Duchess” 2009 Appeared in “The Edge of Love” and debuted in West End with “The Misanthrope” 2011 Featured in “A Dangerous Method” and “Last Night” 2012 Portrayed Anna Karenina in the film adaptation 2014 Nominated for Academy Award for “The Imitation Game” 2015 Broadway debut in “Thérèse Raquin” 2018 Starred in “Colette” and “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms” 2019 Featured in “Official Secrets” and “Misbehaviour” 2020 Lead role in “Silent Night”
Keira Knightley Career Statistics
Career Statistics Details Total Films Approximately 50 Academy Award Nominations 2 (Best Actress for “Pride & Prejudice”, Best Supporting Actress for “The Imitation Game”) BAFTA Award Nominations 3 Golden Globe Award Nominations 3 Laurence Olivier Award Nominations 1 (for “The Misanthrope” on stage) Stage Productions 3 (including “The Misanthrope” and “Thérèse Raquin” on stage) TV Appearances Multiple Other Major Awards Empire Award for Best Actress for “Atonement”
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