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Gemma Arterton Biography

Birth Name:Gemma Christina Arterton

Birth Place:Gravesend, England

Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Nominated for an Olivier Award in 2015 for her role in the musical "Made in Dagenham․"
  • Was named Glamour magazine's Theater Actress of the Year in 2016
  • Graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in 2008
  • Sister of actress Hannah Arterton
  • Made her professional stage debut in the Globe Theatre production "Love's Labour's Lost" in 2007
  • Has frequently worked in action films
  • Served as the spokesperson for the Avon perfume Bond Girl 007 in 2008

Awards

  • 2008Empire Award-Best Newcomer: nominated
  • 2008National Movie Award-Best Performance - Female: nominated
  • 2009Broadcasting Press Guild Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2010Irina Palm-Worst British Actress: nominated
  • 2010Scream Award-Breakout Performance - Female: nominated
  • 2010Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie: Breakout Female: nominated
  • 2010Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actress: Fantasy: nominated
  • 2013Irina Palm-Worst British Actress: nominated
  • 2016British Independent Film Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2017National Film Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2018British Independent Film Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2018National Film Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2019National Film Award-Best Actress: nominated