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  1. Keira Christina Knightley OBE (/ ˈ k ɪər ə ˈ n aɪ t l i /; born 26 March 1985) is an English actress. Known for her work in independent films and blockbusters , particularly period dramas , she has received numerous accolades , including nominations for two Academy Awards , three BAFTAs , three Golden Globes , and a Laurence Olivier Award .

  2. 99+ Photos. Keira Christina Knightley was born March 26, 1985 in the South West Greater London suburb of Richmond. She is the daughter of actor Will Knightley and actress turned playwright Sharman Macdonald. An older brother, Caleb Knightley, was born in 1979. Her father is English, while her Scottish-born mother is of Scottish and Welsh origin.

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  3. Keira Knightley at the 2005 Toronto International Film Festival. Keira Knightley is a British actress who began her career by appearing in commercials and television films, including The Treasure Seekers (1996), Coming Home (1998), and Oliver Twist (1999) before making her major motion picture debut in the space-opera epic Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999) as Padmé Amidala's ...

  4. Jul 1, 2020 · Actress Keira Knightley made her film debut at the age of nine in A Village Affair (1994). Her first major part came in Star Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace and she then became well-known for ...

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  5. Mar 22, 2024 · Keira Knightley (born March 26, 1985, Teddington, Middlesex, England) English actress who is best known for the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise and a number of period dramas, including Pride & Prejudice (2005). Although extremely versatile, she is especially noted for portraying plucky heroines and tragic figures.

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  7. Mar 7, 2023 · By Helena Lee Published: 07 March 2023. On her journey from rising star to leading lady, Keira Knightley has experienced the highs and lows of a life in the spotlight. As she returns to our ...

  8. Keira Christina Knightley (born March 26, 1985) is an English actress. She has starred in both independent films and big-budget blockbusters, and is particularly noted for her roles in period dramas. Her accolades include two Empire Awards and nominations for two Academy Awards, three British Academy Film Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, one Screen Actors Guild Award and one Laurence Olivier ...

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