Keira Knightley

Keira Knightley

Known for: Acting
Biography: 1985-03-26 (39 years old)

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Biography

Keira Christina Knightley (born March 26, 1985) is an English actress. She has starred in both independent films and big-budget blockbusters, and is particularly noted for her roles in period dramas. Her accolades include two Empire Awards and nominations for two Academy Awards, three British Academy Film Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, one Screen Actors Guild Award and one Laurence Olivier Award. Knightley was appointed an OBE in the 2018 Birthday Honours for services to drama and charity.


Born in London to actors Will Knightley and Sharman Macdonald, Knightley obtained an agent at age six, and initially worked commercials and television films. She appeared as Sabé, Padmé Amidala's handmaiden, in science fiction blockbuster Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999). Knightley had a break-through role portraying a tomboy footballer in the sports film Bend It Like Beckham (2002). She achieved global stardom with her portrayal of Elizabeth Swann in fantasy swashbuckler series Pirates of the Caribbean. In the same year, she appeared in the Christmas romantic comedy Love Actually (2003) and was labelled a promising teen star.


For her portrayal of Elizabeth Bennet in the period romance Pride & Prejudice (2005), Knightley was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress. At age 20, she became the third-youngest Best Actress nominee at the time. Knightley starred in a series of further period pieces, portraying a complex love interest in Atonement (2007), tastemaker Georgiana Cavendish in The Duchess (2008), and the titular socialite in Anna Karenina (2012). She then forayed into contemporary dramas, appearing as an aspiring musician in Begin Again (2013) and a medical student in Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (2014). Knightley returned to historical films by playing cryptoanalyst Joan Clarke in The Imitation Game (2014), earning her a second round of Academy Award and BAFTA nominations, and starred as the eponymous belle époque writer in Colette (2018) to critical acclaim.


On stage, Knightley has appeared in two West End productions: The Misanthrope in 2009, which earned her an Olivier Award nomination, and The Children's Hour in 2011. She also starred as the eponymous heroine in the 2015 Broadway production of Thérèse Raquin. Knightley is known for her outspoken stance on social issues, and has worked extensively with Amnesty International, Oxfam, and Comic Relief. She is married to musician James Righton, with whom she has two daughters.

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Filmography

all 93

Movies 65

TV Shows 28

self 21

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The Narrator
The Sound Collector

The Sound Collector (2023)

TV
Loretta McLaughlin
Boston Strangler

Boston Strangler (2023)

Movie
4
Nell
Silent Night

Silent Night (2021)

Movie
Charlotte Salomon
Charlotte

Charlotte (2021)

Movie
Sally Alexander
Misbehaviour

Misbehaviour (2020)

Movie
6
Self
My Grandparents' War

My Grandparents' War (2019)

TV
Self
Greed

Greed (2019)

Movie
Katharine Gun
Official Secrets

Official Secrets (2019)

Movie
5.83
Rachael Morgan
The Aftermath

The Aftermath (2019)

Movie
4
Jane
Berlin, I Love You

Berlin, I Love You (2019)

Movie
6
Sugar Plum
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms

The Nutcracker and the Four Realms (2018)

Movie
7.22
Colette
Colette

Colette (2018)

Movie
9
Elizabeth Swann
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017)

Movie
6.54
Juliet
Red Nose Day Actually

Red Nose Day Actually (2017)

Movie
9
Amy Moore
Collateral Beauty

Collateral Beauty (2016)

Movie
6.47
Jan Arnold
Everest

Everest (2015)

Movie
5.5
Self
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015)

TV
2
Self
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors

Variety Studio: Actors on Actors (2014)

TV
Joan Clarke
The Imitation Game

The Imitation Game (2014)

Movie
8.41
Megan
Laggies

Laggies (2014)

Movie
6
Self
Late Night with Seth Meyers

Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014)

TV
3.5
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014)

TV
6.58
Cathy Muller
Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit

Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (2014)

Movie
6.07
Gretta
Begin Again

Begin Again (2013)

Movie
7.29
Gabrielle Chanel
Once Upon a Time...

Once Upon a Time... (2013)

Movie
The Witch
Wide-Awake

Wide-Awake (2012)

Movie
Woman
Stars In Shorts

Stars In Shorts (2012)

Movie
Anna Karenina
Anna Karenina

Anna Karenina (2012)

Movie
6.94
Penny
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World

Seeking a Friend for the End of the World (2012)

Movie
6
Tinker Bell
Neverland

Neverland (2011)

TV
6
Sabina Spielrein
A Dangerous Method

A Dangerous Method (2011)

Movie
2.5
Charlotte
London Boulevard

London Boulevard (2010)

Movie
4
Joanna
Last Night

Last Night (2010)

Movie
Ruth
Never Let Me Go

Never Let Me Go (2010)

Movie
6.67
Woman
Steve

Steve (2010)

Movie
The Fairy
The Continuing and Lamentable Saga of the Suicide Brothers

The Continuing and Lamentable Saga of the Suicide Brothers (2009)

Movie
Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire
The Duchess

The Duchess (2008)

Movie
6.25
Vera Phillips
The Edge of Love

The Edge of Love (2008)

Movie
9.5
Em
Robbie the Reindeer in Close Encounters of the Herd Kind

Robbie the Reindeer in Close Encounters of the Herd Kind (2007)

Movie
Hélène Joncour
Silk

Silk (2007)

Movie
9
Cecilia Tallis
Atonement

Atonement (2007)

Movie
6.64
Self (Patron)
O2 Wireless Festival Presents: Daft Punk Live

O2 Wireless Festival Presents: Daft Punk Live (2007)

Movie
Elizabeth Swann
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007)

Movie
7.2
Self
Annie Leibovitz: Life Through a Lens

Annie Leibovitz: Life Through a Lens (2007)

Movie
Self / Self - Guest
The Graham Norton Show

The Graham Norton Show (2007)

TV
7.5
Self
According to Plan: The Making of 'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest'

According to Plan: The Making of 'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest' (2006)

Movie
Elizabeth Swann
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006)

Movie
7.24
Self
The Reichen Show

The Reichen Show (2005)

TV
Domino Harvey
Domino

Domino (2005)

Movie
6
Elizabeth Bennet
Pride & Prejudice

Pride & Prejudice (2005)

Movie
8.5
My Shot With

My Shot With (2005)

TV
Jackie Price
The Jacket

The Jacket (2005)

Movie
3.5
Leah
Stories of Lost Souls

Stories of Lost Souls (2004)

Movie
Self
The Making of King Arthur

The Making of King Arthur (2004)

Movie
Guinevere
King Arthur

King Arthur (2004)

Movie
4
Self
An Epic At Sea: The Making of Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

An Epic At Sea: The Making of Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)

Movie
Below Deck: An Interactive History Of Pirates

Below Deck: An Interactive History Of Pirates (2003)

Movie
Self
The Ellen DeGeneres Show

The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003)

TV
5.15
Juliet
Love Actually

Love Actually (2003)

Movie
7.7
Elizabeth Swann
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)

Movie
6.98
Helena
The Seasons Alter

The Seasons Alter (2002)

Movie
Lara Antipova
Doctor Zhivago

Doctor Zhivago (2002)

TV
Leah
New Year's Eve

New Year's Eve (2002)

Movie
Louise
Pure

Pure (2002)

Movie
Self
American Idol

American Idol (2002)

TV
7.25
Music School Student
Thunderpants

Thunderpants (2002)

Movie
Jules
Bend It Like Beckham

Bend It Like Beckham (2002)

Movie
7
Self
Richard & Judy

Richard & Judy (2001)

TV
8
Self - Guest
Friday Night with Jonathan Ross

Friday Night with Jonathan Ross (2001)

TV
Frances 'Frankie' Almond Smith
The Hole

The Hole (2001)

Movie
Gwyn
Princess of Thieves

Princess of Thieves (2001)

Movie
Jogger
Deflation

Deflation (2001)

Movie
Rose Fleming
Oliver Twist

Oliver Twist (1999)

TV
1
Sabé
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999)

Movie
6.13
Young Judith
Coming Home

Coming Home (1998)

TV
Young Judith
Coming Home

Coming Home (1998)

Movie
Gwyn
The Wonderful World of Disney

The Wonderful World of Disney (1997)

TV
Self
The View

The View (1997)

TV
5.5
The Princess
The Treasure Seekers

The Treasure Seekers (1996)

Movie
Self
The Daily Show

The Daily Show (1996)

TV
6.75
Young Celia
Innocent Lies

Innocent Lies (1995)

Movie
Natasha Jordan
A Village Affair

A Village Affair (1995)

Movie
Angela
Royal Celebration

Royal Celebration (1993)

Movie
Self - Guest
Late Night with Conan O'Brien

Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993)

TV
6
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)

TV
5.75
Angela
Screen One

Screen One (1989)

TV
LIVE with Kelly and Mark

LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988)

TV
Sheena Rose
The Bill

The Bill (1984)

TV
Self
The Oscars

The Oscars (1953)

TV
Actress
Black Doves

Black Doves

TV
Rita
Conception

Conception

Movie
Self
Blood on the Land: The Making of a King

Blood on the Land: The Making of a King

Movie
Actress
The Other Typist

The Other Typist

TV

Ratings

Average 6.12
Based on 8.36 Million movie and tv ratings over time
1953
2002
2007
2003
2023
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Information

Known For
Acting

Gender
Female

Birthday
1985-03-26 (39 years old)

Birth Name
Keira Christina Knightley

Birth Place
Teddington, United Kingdom

Religion
atheism

Height

Relationships
Rupert Friend (2006-01-01 - 2010-01-01), Jamie Dornan (2003-01-01 - 2005-01-01)

Spouse
James Righton

Father
Will Knightley

Mother
Sharman Macdonald

Siblings
Caleb Knightley

Citizenships
United Kingdom

Residences
Islington, United Kingdom

Also Known As
Keira Christina Knightley, Кира Найтли, เคียรา ไนต์ลีย์, 姬拉·麗莉, キーラ・ナイトレイ, 키이라 나이틀리, كيرا نايتلي, Кіра Найтлі, Κίρα Νάιτλι, 凯拉 奈特莉, 凯拉·奈特利

Awards
Officer of the Order of the British Empire, Empire Award for Best Actress, Empire Awards, Teen Choice Award for Choice Hissy Fit


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