Olivia Colman - Actress
Age: 51
Country: United Kingdom Occupations:
Actress
Olivia Colman is an English actress known for her versatility across both comedy and drama on television and film.
Key Career Highlights:
Early Career: She initially gained prominence in British television comedies, notably as Sophie Chapman in the sitcom Peep Show (2003–2015), and in shows like Green Wing and That Mitchell and Webb Look.
Dramatic Recognition: Her career shifted toward dramatic roles, earning critical acclaim as DS Ellie Miller in the crime-drama series Broadchurch (2013–2017) and as Angela Burr in the miniseries The Night Manager (2016).
Oscar Win: She won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of Queen Anne in the 2018 film The Favourite.
Royal Roles: She played Queen Elizabeth II in the third and fourth seasons of the Netflix series The Crown, winning an Emmy and a Golden Globe for the role.
Recent Film Success: She received further Academy Award nominations for her performances in The Father (2020) and The Lost Daughter (2021).
Colman is known for her ability to embody complex characters and is the recipient of numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, four BAFTA Awards, two Emmy Awards, and three Golden Globe Awards.