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Keira Knightley Biography

Birth Name:Keira Christina Knightley

Birth Place:Teddington, London, England, United Kingdom

Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Producer

Fast Facts

Has supported Amnesty International, Women's Aid and Save the Children
One of the youngest women to be nominated for a Best Actress Oscar at the age of 20 for 2005 "Pride & Prejudice"
Honored with an Order of the British Empire for her acting work
Won the Empire Award for Best Actress for her performance in Atonement in 2007
Got married to musician James Righton in 2013
Born to playwright Sharman Macdonald
Has two daughters with musician James Righton
Noted as being interested in acting at a young age after requesting a talent agent at the age of six
Got her first big break when cast in "Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace" as an acting double to Natalie Portman
Made her West End debut as Jennifer in "The Misanthrope" in 2009
Is known for taking roles in period drama films such as "Pride and Prejudice," "Atonement," and "Anne Karenina․"
Became the face of "Coco Mademoiselle" perfume for Chanel in 2007
Played the character Polly in the BBC Radio play of "Villette" in 1999
Trained in boxing, fighting, archery and horseriding lessons months before filming to prepare for her role in "King Arthur․"
Appeared in the music video "Don't Wanna Let You Go" by 5ive in 2000
Won a libel case against "The Daily Mail" that claimed she had an eating disorder in 2007
Was invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 2006

Awards

2002Golden Wave-Best Actress (Meilleure Comédienne Long Métrage): winner
2002Empire Award-Best Debut: nominated
2003Empire Award-Best British Actress: nominated
2003Golden Schmoes-Best T&A of the Year: winner
2003Golden Schmoes-Breakthrough Performance of the Year: winner
2003ALFS Award-British Newcomer of the Year: winner
2004Cinescape Genre Face of the Future Award-Female: nominated
2004Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2004Empire Award-Best British Actress: nominated
2004Hollywood Breakthrough Award-Breakthrough Actress: winner
2004Audience Award-Best International Actress: winner
2004MTV Movie Award-Breakthrough Female Performance: nominated
2004OFCS Award-Best Breakthrough Performance: nominated
2004PFCS Award-Best Ensemble Acting: nominated
2004PFCS Award-Breakout Performance - On Screen: nominated
2004PFCS Award-Breakout Performance - On Screen: nominated
2004SFX Award-Best Actress: winner
2004Teen Choice Award-Choice Breakout Movie Star - Female: nominated
2004Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Chemistry: winner
2004Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Liplock: winner
2004VES Award-Outstanding Performance by a Male or Female Actor in an Effects Film: nominated
2005ACCA-Best Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
2005BSFC Award-Best Actress: nominated
2005DFWFCA Award-Best Actress: nominated
2005Empire Award-Best British Actress: nominated
2005Golden Schmoes-Best Actress of the Year: nominated
2005NYFCO Award-Best Actress: winner
2005Satellite Award-Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical: nominated
2005SLFCA Award-Best Actress: nominated
2005Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actress: Action Adventure/Thriller: nominated
2005WAFCA Award-Best Actress: nominated
2006Oscar-Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
2006Camie-: winner
2006CFCA Award-Best Actress: nominated
2006Critics Choice Award-Best Actress: nominated
2006Empire Award-Best Actress: nominated
2006Gold Derby Film Award-Lead Actress: nominated
2006Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical: nominated
2006INOCA-Best Actress: nominated
2006ALFS Award-British Actress of the Year: nominated
2006NSFC Award-Best Actress: nominated
2006OFCS Award-Best Actress: nominated
2006Teen Choice Award-Movie - Choice Scream: winner
2006Teen Choice Award-Movies - Choice Actress: Drama/Action Adventure: nominated
2006Teen Choice Award-Movies - Choice Hissy Fit: winner
2007EDA Special Mention Award-Best Seduction: winner
2007EDA Special Mention Award-Best Depiction of Nudity or Sexuality: nominated
2007ACCA-Best Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
2007DFCC-Best Actress: nominated
2007Empire Award-Best Actress: nominated
2007Blimp Award-Favorite Female Movie Star: nominated
2007MTV Movie Award-Best Performance: nominated
2007National Movie Award-Best Performance by a Female: nominated
2007People's Choice Award-Favorite On-Screen Match-Up: winner
2007Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama: nominated
2007Scream Award-Fantasy Fox: nominated
2007Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie: Liplock: winner
2007Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actress: Action Adventure: winner
2008BAFTA Film Award-Best Leading Actress: nominated
2008British Independent Film Award-Best Actress: nominated
2008Empire Award-Best Actress: winner
2008Evening Standard British Film Award-Best Actress: nominated
2008Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
2008Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated
2008Audience Award-Best International Actress: nominated
2008Blimp Award-Favorite Female Movie Star: nominated
2008ALFS Award-British Actress of the Year: nominated
2008MTV Movie Award-Best Female Performance: nominated
2008Rembrandt Award-Best International Actress (Beste Buitenlandse Actrice): winner
2008Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actress: Drama: winner
2009IOFCP Award-Best Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
2010British Independent Film Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2011Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2011Evening Standard British Film Award-Best Actress: nominated
2011VVFP Award-Best Actress: nominated
2012Saturn Award-Best Actress: nominated
2012EDA Special Mention Award-Best Depiction of Nudity, Sexuality, or Seduction: nominated
2012CinEuphoria-Best Ensemble - International Competition: nominated
2012CinEuphoria-Best Actress - International Competition: nominated
2012Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Motion Picture: nominated
2012VFCC Award-Best Actress in a Canadian Film: nominated
2013EDA Special Mention Award-Most Egregious Age Difference Between the Leading Man and the Love Interest: nominated
2013EDA Special Mention Award-Best Depiction of Nudity, Sexuality, or Seduction: nominated
2013CinEuphoria-Best Actress - International Competition: nominated
2013European Film Award-European Actress: nominated
2013RAFA-Best British Performance of the Year: nominated
2014ACCA-Best Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
2014British Independent Film Award-Best Actress: nominated
2014DFWFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2014Jury Prize-Best Lead Actress: winner
2014Hollywood Film Award-Supporting Actress of the Year: winner
2014Halfway Award-Best Actress: nominated
2014PCC Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2014PFCS Award-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: winner
2014SDFCS Award-Best Ensemble: nominated
2014SDFCS Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2014SLFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2015AACTA International Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2015Oscar-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
2015Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
2015Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
2015BAFTA Film Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2015Palmarés blogos de oro-Best Supporting Actress (Mejor Actriz de reparto): nominated
2015COFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2015Critics Choice Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2015Critics Choice Award-Best Song: nominated
2015Empire Award-Best Actress: nominated
2015Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: nominated
2015HFCS Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2015Jupiter Award-Best International Actress: winner
2015ALFS Award-British Actress of the Year: nominated
2015National Film Award-Best Actress: nominated
2015National Film Award-Best Breakthrough Performance in a Film: nominated
2015NCFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2015Ensemble Cast Award-: winner
2015Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
2017Teen Choice Award-Choice: Liplock: nominated
2019National Film Award-Best Actress: nominated
2019Teen Choice Award-Choice Sci-Fi/Fantasy Movie Actress: nominated
2019WFCC Award-Best Screen Couple: nominated
2019WFCC Award-Best Actress: nominated
2019WFCC Award-Best Female Action Hero: nominated
2020National Film Award-Outstanding Performance: nominated
2020National Film Award-Best Actress: nominated
2025Critics Choice Award-Best Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2025CCA Super Award-Best Actress in an Action Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie: nominated
2025Golden Globe-Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series - Drama: nominated
2025Gotham TV Award-Breakthrough Drama Series: nominated
2025OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Drama Series: nominated