Sarah Caroline Olivia Colman was born in Norwich, Norfolk, England, on January 30, 1974, is an English actress. Young Olivia Colman first started performing in a school production of "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie" in role as Jean Brodie, at the age of 16. She made her big screen debut in British mockumentary romantic comedy film Confetti (2006) in role as Joanna Roberts. She got her television debut in BBC Two sketch show Bruiser (2000) in various characters. Olivia's breakthrough performance came as Sophie Chapman in Channel 4 sitcom Peep Show (2003–2015). She landed her professional stage debut in a play "Long Day's Journey Into Night" (2000) in role as Cathleen, at Lyric Theatre, London.
Olivia Colman's height is 5' 7" іn fееt аnd іnсhеѕ or 170 іn cеntіmеtrеѕ, her weight is 132 іn pоunds or 60 іn kіlоgrаmѕ. She is 51 years old. Her net worth is around 6 million dollars. Olivia Colman body measurements are bust-waist-hip 36-27-35 in inches or 91.5-69-89 in cеntіmеtrеѕ, her bra size is 34B with cup size B.
Olivia Colman
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Birth Date:
January 30, 1974
Age:
51 years old
Nationality:
United Kingdom
Sun Sign:
Aquarius
Natural hair color:
Dark Brown
Eye Color:
Hazel
Height:
5 ft 7 in | 170 cm
Net Worth:
$6 Million
Body Measurements:
36-27-35 in | 91.5-69-89 cm
Weight:
60 kg | 132 lbs
Bra Size:
34B
Shoe Size:
8 US | 38.5 EU
She won the Academy Award for Best Actress, a BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role and the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for her role as Queen Anne in comedy drama film The Favourite (2018).
She was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress and the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture for her role as Anne in drama film The Father (2020).
She was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress and the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama for her role as Leda in psychological drama film The Lost Daughter (2021).
She was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama for her role as Hilary Small in romantic drama film Empire of Light (2022).
She was nominated for the Satellite Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture for her role as Hannah in drama film Tyrannosaur (2011).
She was nominated for the Evening Standard British Film Award for Comedy and the London Film Critics' Circle Award for Supporting Actress of the Year for her role as Hotel Manager in dystopian black comedy movie The Lobster (2015).
Hot Fuzz (2007) - PC Doris Thatcher
The Iron Lady (2011) - Carol Thatcher
Hyde Park on Hudson (2012) - Queen Elizabeth
She voiced Bethan Maguire in psychological drama film Locke (2013).
She voiced Nelly the Hors in live action family comedy movie Pudsey the Dog: The Movie (2014).
London Road (2015) - Julie
Murder on the Orient Express (2017) - Hildegard Schmidt
Them That Follow (2019) - Hope Slaughter
Mothering Sunday (2021) - Mrs. Niven
She voiced Pal in animated science fiction comedy film The Mitchells vs the Machines (2021).
Joyride (2022) - Joy
She voiced Past in animated musical fantasy comedy drama film Scrooge: A Christmas Carol (2022).
She voiced Mama Bear in animated adventure movie Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022).
Wonka (2023) - Mrs. Scrubbit
She won the British Academy Television Award for Best Actress for her role as DS Ellie Miller in ITV crime drama serial Broadchurch (2013-2017).
She won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Television Series – Drama and the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Queen Elizabeth II in Netflix historical drama television series The Crown (2019-2020).
She won the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film and was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Television Movie for her role as Angela Burr in BBC One serial The Night Manager (2016).
She won the British Academy Television Award for Best Female Comedy Performance for her role as Sally Owen in BBC Four television comedy series Twenty Twelve (2011-2012).
She won the British Academy Television Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance as Sue Brown in BBC One anthology series Accused (2012).
She was nominated for the British Academy Television Award for Best Female Comedy Performance for her role as Alex Smallbone in BBC Two sitcom Rev. (2010-2014).
She was nominated for the British Academy Television Award for Best Female Comedy Performance for her role as Godmother in British black comedy television series Fleabag (2016-2019).
She was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for her role as Chef Andrea Terry in FX on Hulu psychological comedy drama series The Bear (2023-2024).
Green Wing (2004-2006) Channel 4 - Harriet Schulenburg
Look Around You (2005) BBC Two - Pam Bachelor
The Time of Your Life (2007) ITV - Amanda
Mr. Sloane (2014) Sky Atlantic - Janet Sloane
Flowers (2016-2018) Channel 4 - Deborah Flowers
Les Misérables (2019) BBC - Madame Thénardier
Landscapers (2021) - Susan Edwards
Heartstopper (2022) Netflix - Sarah Nelson
Secret Invasion (2023) Disney+ - Sonya Falsworth
Attended Norwich High School for Girls, in Norwich.
Attended Gresham's School, in Holt.
Studied at Homerton College in Cambridge.
Graduated from the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School in 1999.
Has English, Welsh, Indian, Scottish and French ancestry.
She played Myra Arundel in a play "Hay Fever" (2012), at Noël Coward Theatre, London.
She became patron of the Anthony Nolan blood-cancer charity in 2018.
She became president for UNICEF UK in 2020.
She was awarded the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in 2019.
Lives in South London, England.
She married actor and writer Ed Sinclair in 2001, they have two sons and one daughter.