Olivia Colman

Olivia Colman is an actress from Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK, born 30 January 1974.

Olivia Colman: career at a glance

Known for	Acting
Born	30 January 1974 (age 52)
Birthplace	Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK
Also known as	Sarah Caroline Colman, Sarah Caroline Olivia Colman, Sarah Caroline Olivia Sinclair

Olivia Colman

1974-01-30

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Sarah Caroline Sinclair CBE (born January 30, 1974), known professionally as Olivia Colman, is an English actress. Known for her comedic and dramatic roles in film and television, she has received various accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, two Emmy Awards, three British Academy Television Awards and three Golden Globe Awards.

She was acclaimed for her performance in the ITV crime-drama series Broadchurch (2013–2017), for which she received a British Academy Television Award for Best Actress. She played Queen Elizabeth II from 2019 to 2020 in the Netflix period-drama series The Crown, for which she received a Golden Globe Award and a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.

For her portrayal of Anne, Queen of Great Britain in the period black-comedy film The Favourite (2018), Colman received the Academy Award for Best Actress. She received additional Academy Award nominations for her performances in The Father (2020) and The Lost Daughter (2021). Other notable film and television credits include Hot Fuzz (2007), Tyrannosaur (2011), The Iron Lady (2011), Hyde Park on Hudson (2012), Locke (2013), The Lobster (2015), Fleabag (2016-2019), Murder on the Orient Express (2017), The Mitchells vs. the Machines (2021), Landscapers (2021), Empire of Light (2022), Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022), Secret Invasion (2023), Wonka (2023), Wicked Little Letters (2023) and Paddington in Peru (2024).

BirthDay
1974-01-30

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Acting

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Olivia Colman: frequently asked questions

Who is Olivia Colman?

Olivia Colman is an actress from Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK, born 30 January 1974.

How old is Olivia Colman?

Olivia Colman was born on 30 January 1974, which makes Olivia Colman 52 years old. The birthplace on record is Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK.

Where is Olivia Colman from?

Olivia Colman was born in Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK.

Does Olivia Colman have any upcoming films?

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