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Lily James Biography

Birth Name:Lily Chloe Ninette Thomson

Birth Place:Esher, England, United Kingdom

Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Graduated from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in 2010
  • Is the granddaughter of actress Helen Horton
  • Made her acting debut in the production "Just William․"
  • Well known for her role in "Cinderella" and "Downton Abbey․"
  • Often works on period pieces
  • Auditioned for the role of an evil stepsister before being cast as the main character in "Cinderella․"
  • Changed her surname to James in honor of her father, who died of cancer in 2008

Awards

  • 2015Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: winner
  • 2015Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actress: Sci-Fi/Fantasy: nominated
  • 2016Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: winner
  • 2016Huading Award-Best Global Actress in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2016Blimp Award-Favorite Movie Actress: nominated
  • 2016Individual Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2017Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
  • 2018People's Choice Award-Favorite Female Movie Star: nominated
  • 2019Grand Jury-Best Performance: winner
  • 2022Dorian Award-Best TV Performance: nominated
  • 2022Gold Derby TV Award-Limited/Movie Actress: nominated
  • 2022HCA Award-Best Actress in a Streaming Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: nominated
  • 2022MTV Movie + TV Award-Best Performance in a Show: nominated
  • 2022OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Motion Picture or Limited Series: nominated
  • 2022Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: nominated
  • 2023Critics Choice Award-Best Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television: nominated
  • 2023Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
  • 2023Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Miniseries, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: winner