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Lily Chloe Ninette Thomson (born 5 April 1989), better known by her stage name Lily James, is an English actress. She studied acting at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London and began her career in the British television series Just William (2010).
Recently viewed. Lily James. Actress: Cinderella. Lily James was born Lily Chloe Ninette Thomson in Esher, Surrey, to Ninette (Mantle), an actress, and Jamie Thomson, an actor and musician. Her grandmother, Helen Horton, was an American actress.
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Jun 9, 2020 · Lily James is an English actress best known for her roles in 'Downton Abbey,' 'Cinderella,' 'Baby Driver' and 'Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again.' By Biography.com Editors Updated: Jun 9, 2020. Photo:...
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Lily James. Jump to Edit. Overview. Born. April 5, 1989 · Esher, Surrey, England, UK. Birth name. Lily Chloe Ninette Thomson. Height. 5′ 7″ (1.70 m) Mini Bio. Lily James was born Lily Chloe Ninette Thomson in Esher, Surrey, to Ninette (Mantle), an actress, and Jamie Thomson, an actor and musician.
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- Downton Abbey. James played Lady Rose Aldridge, a Crawley cousin, on the British historical drama series, Downton Abbey, from season 3 to season 5, after which she exited the show to focus on her movie career.
- Cinderella. Though James gained recognition for Downton Abbey, her breakout film role came in 2015 when she starred as the titular Disney princess in the live-action adaptation of Cinderella.
- Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. In 2016, James starred in the film adaptation of Seth Grahame-Smith's 2009 novel, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, which parodies Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.
- Baby Driver. James starred alongside Ansel Elgort in the 2017 action film, Baby Driver, about a getaway car driver. The film gained critical acclaim, including three Academy Awards nominations.
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Mar 6, 2024 · Lily James (born April 5, 1989, Esher, Surrey, England) is an English screen and stage actress whose supporting role (2012–15) in the television series Downton Abbey launched her career. She was soon garnering lead parts in such big-screen movies as Disney ’s live-action Cinderella (2015) as well as the Jane Austen parody Pride and ...
May 2, 2021 · Sun 2 May 2021 04.30 EDT. L ily James was born Lily Thomson in Esher, Surrey, in 1989. She studied at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and made her TV debut as Ethel Brown in the BBC’s...