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Olivia Colman
Winning an Oscar as Queen Anne in The Favourite after a career spanning comedy and drama.
Tyrannosaur · The Favourite
- Born
- 30 January 1974
- Birthplace
- Norwich, England, United Kingdom
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Olivia Colman
Olivia Colman is a British actor known for moving quickly between warmth, awkwardness and emotional intensity.
Early life
Norfolk upbringing
Grew up in Norfolk and became interested in acting at school.
Drama training
Studied at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.
Career
- 2000s
Television comedy
Became familiar through programmes including Peep Show.
- 2011–2013
Dramatic recognition
Tyrannosaur and Broadchurch expanded her reputation.
- 2018 onward
Leading screen roles
Won an Oscar for The Favourite and portrayed Elizabeth II in The Crown.
Selected work
Tyrannosaur
Played a woman living with domestic abuse.
The Favourite
Portrayed Queen Anne’s vulnerability and authority.
The Father
Played a daughter navigating her father’s dementia.
Beyond acting
Family
Married writer Ed Sinclair in 2001.
Charitable work
Has supported organisations addressing abuse and children’s welfare.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Academy Awards: 2019 ceremony ↗Photo: Raph_PH. CC BY 2.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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