Claire Foy

Birth Name:

Claire Foy

Birth Place:

Stockport, Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Profession

Actress, Producer, Soundtrack

In 2009, she was nominated for the Royal Television Society Award for Best Female Actor
Graduated from John Moores University with a degree in drama
Studied acting at Oxford School of Drama
Made her stage debut in the National Theatre's production of the play "DNA" in 2008
Quote: "[On fame] "I’m never going to be a film star, and I’m not chasing it․ I’m very happy playing interesting parts․""
Is best known for her portrayal of characters in various period dramas
In 2013, she performed alongside actor James McAvoy in a production of "Macbeth․"

2009RTS Television Award - Actor - Female:Nominated
2015Critics' Choice TV Award - Best Supporting Actress in a Movie/Limited Series:Nominated
2015Gold Derby TV Award - TV Movie/Mini Supporting Actress:Nominated
2016BAFTA TV Award - Best Leading Actress:Nominated
2016Broadcasting Press Guild Award - Best Actress:Nominated
2016RTS Television Award - Actor - Female:Nominated
2016Satellite Award - Best Actress in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television:Nominated
2017Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series:Nominated
2017Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series:Winner
2017BAFTA TV Award - Best Leading Actress:Nominated
2017Broadcasting Press Guild Award - Best Actress:Nominated
2017Dorian Award - TV Performance of the Year - Actress:Nominated
2017Gold Derby TV Award - Drama Lead Actress:Nominated
2017Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama:Winner
2017INOCA TV - Best Actress in a Drama Series:Nominated
2017OFTA Television Award - Best Actress in a Drama Series:Nominated
2017Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series:Nominated
2017TCA Award - Individual Achievement in Drama:Nominated
2018Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series:Winner
2018Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series:Nominated
2018BAFTA TV Award - Best Leading Actress:Nominated
2018Broadcasting Press Guild Award - Best Actress:Winner
2018Critics Choice Award - Best Actress in a Drama Series:Nominated
2018DFWFCA Award - Best Supporting Actress:Nominated
2018Dorian Award - TV Performance of the Year - Actress:Nominated
2018Empire Award - Best Actress in a TV Series:Nominated
2018FFCC Award - Best Supporting Actress:Nominated
2018Fright Meter Award - Best Actress:Nominated
2018Gold Derby TV Award - Drama Actress:Nominated
2018Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama:Nominated
2018Golden Schmoes - Best Supporting Actress of the Year:Nominated
2018IFJA Award - Best Supporting Actress:Nominated
2018INOCA TV - Best Actress in a Drama Series:Nominated
2018Grace Award - Most Inspiring Performance in Television:Nominated
2018NTFCA Award - Best Supporting Actress:Nominated
2018Odyssey Award - Best Support Actress:Winner
2018OAFFC Award - Best Supporting Female:Nominated
2018OFTA Television Award - Best Actress in a Drama Series:Winner
2018PCC Award - Best Supporting Actress:Nominated
2018Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series:Winner
2018SFCS Award - Best Supporting Actress:Nominated
2018VFCC Award - Best Supporting Actress:Nominated
2019AACTA International Award - Best Supporting Actress:Nominated
2019EDA Award - Best Supporting Actress:Nominated
2019AFCA Award - Best Supporting Actress:Nominated
2019ACCA - Best Actress in a Supporting Role:Nominated
2019BAFTA Film Award - Best Supporting Actress:Nominated
2019CIFCC Award - Best Supporting Actress:Nominated
2019Critics Choice Award - Best Supporting Actress:Nominated
2019GAFCA Award - Best Supporting Actress:Nominated
2019Gold Derby TV Award - Drama Actress of the Decade:Nominated
2019Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture:Nominated
2019HFCS Award - Best Actress:Nominated
2019HFCS Award - Best Supporting Actress:Nominated
2019LEJA Award - Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role:Nominated
2019ALFS Award - Supporting Actress of the Year:Nominated
2019ALFS Award - British/Irish Actress of the Year:Nominated
2019OFTA Film Award - Best Supporting Actress:Nominated
2019Virtuoso AwardWinner
2019Satellite Award - Best Actress in a Supporting Role:Nominated
2021Gold Derby TV Award - Drama Guest Actress:Nominated
2021OFTA Television Award - Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series:Nominated
2021Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series:Winner
2022BSFC Award - Best Ensemble Cast:Winner
2022Broadcasting Press Guild Award - Best Actress:Winner
2022NBR Award - Best Ensemble:Winner
2022OAFFC Award - Best Acting Ensemble:Winner
2022SLFCA Award - Best Ensemble:Winner
2022SLFCA Award - Best Supporting Actress:Nominated
2022SFC Award - Best Supporting Actress:Nominated
2023Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture:Nominated
2023British Independent Film Award - Best Supporting Performance:Nominated
2023DFCA Award - Best Supporting Actress:Nominated
2023Robert Altman AwardWinner
2023Girls on Film Award - Ensemble Acting:Nominated
2023Gold Derby Film Award - Ensemble Cast:Nominated
2023Gotham Independent Film Award - Outstanding Supporting Performance:Nominated
2023SFBAFCC Award - Best Supporting Actress:Nominated
2023Satellite Award - Best Actress in a Supporting Role:Winner
2024Astra TV Award - Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series:Nominated
2024BAFTA Film Award - Best Supporting Actress:Nominated
2024BOFA - Best Supporting Actress:Nominated
2024Dorian Award - Supporting Film Performance of the Year:Nominated
2024Gold Derby TV Award - Drama Guest Actress:Winner
2024ICS Award - Best Supporting Actress:Nominated
2024ALFS Award - Supporting Actress of the Year:Nominated
2024MNFCA Award - Best Supporting Actress:Nominated
2024OFTA Television Award - Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series:Winner
2024Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series:Nominated
2025CinEuphoria - Best Supporting Actress - International Competition:Nominated
2025CinEuphoria - Best Ensemble - International Competition:Winner
2025CinEuphoria - Best Duo - International Competition:Nominated
2026National Film Award - Best Actress:Nominated

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