Andrea Riseborough

Andrea Louise Riseborough was born on November 20th, 1981, in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. This talented English actress and producer began her journey in the film industry with a small role in the 2006 movie "Venus." Since then, she has consistently proven her acting prowess by taking on prominent roles in numerous films throughout her career.

One of Riseborough's earliest breakthrough performances was in Mike Leigh's comedy-drama "Happy-Go-Lucky" in 2008. She followed this success with a series of critically acclaimed roles, including appearances in "Never Let Me Go," "Brighton Rock," and "Made in Dagenham" in 2010. Over the years, she has showcased her versatility with diverse film choices such as "W.E." (2011), "Shadow Dancer" and "Disconnect" (both 2012), "Welcome to the Punch" and "Oblivion" (both 2013), "Birdman" (2014), "Nocturnal Animals" (2016), "Battle of the Sexes," and "The Death of Stalin" (both 2017). Riseborough's filmography expanded further with roles in "Mandy" (2018), "Nancy" and "The Grudge" (both 2020).

In addition to her work on the big screen, Andrea Riseborough has also made a name for herself on television. Her portrayal of Margaret Thatcher in the television film "The Long Walk to Finchley" (2008) earned her a BAFTA nomination. She continued to impress audiences with her performances in the Channel 4 miniseries "The Devil's Whore" (2008) and BBC One's "National Treasure" (2016). Her latest TV project, the BBC One miniseries "The Witness for the Prosecution" (2016), was also met with widespread critical acclaim.

Riseborough's talents extend to the stage as well, where she has starred in productions like August Strindberg's "Miss Julie," William Shakespeare's "Measure for Measure" (Theatre Royal, Bath) and Anton Chekhov's "Ivanov" (West End). Most recently, her captivating portrayal of a struggling single mother fighting to regain custody of her son in the drama film "To Leslie" (2022) earned Riseborough an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.