Olivia Colman

Olivia Colman
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Name:
Olivia Colman
Real name:
Sarah Caroline Olivia Colman
Who is:
Birth date:
(51 y.o.)
Place of birth:
Norwich, Norfolk, England
Height:
5'7 ft ()
Weight:
132 lb (60 kg)
Relationship:
married
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Birth Sign:
(characteristic)
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Olivia Colman's biography

Until the mid-2000s Olivia Colman's popularity never extended beyond her native Britain. Colman won worldwide recognition when she turned forty, and the actress continues to amaze. She's earned the title of one of the most sought-after British actresses, receiving the Golden Globe and being named among the main contenders for the Oscar for her role in The Favourite in 2018.
In the photo: Olivia Colman
In the photo: Olivia Colman

Early years

Sarah Caroline Olivia Coleman was born on January 30, 1974, in Norwich, East England. Her parents weren't in creative professions: Mary Colman was a nurse and Keith Colman was a chartered surveyor working in industrial construction and property management.

Olivia received primary education at Norwich High School for Girls and was later privately educated at Gresham's School, where she became interested in theater. The girl realized she wanted to become an actress but had doubts, so after graduating from school in 1992, she spent a term studying primary teaching at Homerton College, Cambridge.
Olivia Colman (in the middle) with her classmates from Gresham's (1992)
Olivia Colman (in the middle) with her classmates from Gresham's (1992)
Shortly before graduating from college, Olivia unexpectedly dropped out and entered the famous Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, surprising her family.

Career. The start

After graduating from the Bristol School in 1999 Olivia auditioned for the Cambridge University Footlights Dramatic Club, which gave a start to Stephen Fry's career. She met future co-stars Robert Webb and David Mitchell at the club. This acquaintance became fateful for the young actress and already in 2000, she appeared on television in the Bruiser TV series, the script for which was written by her friends Webb and Mitchell.
Young Olivia Colman (in the photo with David Mitchell and James Bachman)
Young Olivia Colman (in the photo with David Mitchell and James Bachman)
From 2000 to 2007 Colman became known as a TV actress, appearing in series like Peep Show, Black Books, Green Wing, and others.
Olivia Colman
Olivia Colman
Olivia appeared on big screens in 2005 in The Taming of the Shrew comedy picture. Olivia got a very small role. The actress was already thirty-one by then, with a younger generation advancing, and critics predicted she'd only land minor supporting roles and TV work.
The actress appeared on big screens with a small role in 2005
The actress appeared on big screens with a small role in 2005
In her next films the actress really stayed on the sidelines for a long time, playing Joanna in Confetti alongside Martin Freeman and Stephen Mangan, and Alice in the comedy Grow Your Own with Eddie Marsan. In the Hot Fuzz black comedy which gathered all the British stars, such as Billy Nighy and Jim Broadbent, Olivia played the role of one of the policemen.

Big cinema

The actress's career breakthrough came in 2011 when she joined the cast of the psychological drama Tyrannosaur, starring opposite Peter Mullan as Joseph, a violent alcoholic who terrorizes his community. When Joseph meets Hannah, Olivia's quietly resilient middle-aged character, he discovers a path to redemption. For this role, Colman received the BIFA and Empire awards as the best actress.
Tyrannosaur - trailer
That same year, Colman appeared in The Iron Lady, chronicling Margaret Thatcher's final years as she battles dementia, with Meryl Streep in the title role. Jim Broadbent portrayed Thatcher's husband while Olivia played their daughter, earning her the London Film Critics' Circle award.
A shot from The Iron Lady
A shot from The Iron Lady
In 2013, the acclaimed TV series Broadchurch premiered. The award-winning series, hailed as one of television's finest dramas, paired Olivia with David Tennant, earning her a BAFTA for her role as Detective Miller.
On the set of the Broadchurch series
On the set of the Broadchurch series
In the drama The Thirteenth Tale, Colman portrayed a secondhand shop owner who stumbles upon a renowned writer's dark secret, ultimately discovering answers to her own life's mysteries. Vanessa Redgrave was Olivia's partner in the picture.
A shot from The Thirteenth Tale
A shot from The Thirteenth Tale
Colman appeared in two films in 2015: the surreal drama The Lobster and the musical crime drama London Road, co-starring Tom Hardy.
Olivia Colman in the London Road
Olivia Colman in the London Road
In 2016, Olivia joined the breakout hit Fleabag, playing an eccentric artist obsessed with masculine imagery.
Fleabag – trailer
In 2017's Murder on the Orient Express, Olivia starred alongside Michelle Pfeiffer, Judi Dench, and Willem Dafoe. Critics praised the film's stellar ensemble cast and fresh take on the classic detective story. That same year saw the release of The Favourite, the period drama that became the season's must-see film. The film centers on a twisted love triangle between Queen Anne, Lady Marlborough, and the cunning servant Abigail.
Olivia Colman in The Favourite
Olivia Colman in The Favourite
Colman's transformative performance as the Queen stunned audiences, earning her both the Golden Globe and Oscar for Best Actress in 2019.
Olivia Colman at the Oscar ceremony awards
During this time, she also appeared in the television adaptation of Les Misérables as the scheming Madame Thénardier.
Olivia in the image of Madame Thénardier
Olivia in the image of Madame Thénardier

Olivia Colman's personal life

The actress met her husband Ed Sinclair when they were both twenty. Olivia studied drama while Ed was at Cambridge Law School. They married in 2001, and Ed left law to become a writer and screenwriter.
Olivia Colman with Ed Sinclair
Olivia Colman with Ed Sinclair
Their sons Finn and Hall were born at the height of Olivia's career, in 2005 and 2007. She filmed eight months pregnant during the second season of Broadchurch.

According to Zoomboola.com, in 2015 Colman gave birth to a daughter, whose name she's keeping private until the girl starts school.
Olivia is engaged in charity
Olivia is engaged in charity
The actress is involved in charity work, supporting organizations that fight blood diseases and Alzheimer's.

Olivia Colman nowadays

In 2019, Olivia started filming Netflix's The Crown as Queen Elizabeth II. In 2020, she starred in the drama The Father, starring Anthony Hopkins.
The Crown Season 3 Trailer
Also in 2020, audiences saw the animated film Connected, in which Olivia voiced one of the characters. The film Mothering Sunday was set for a 2021 release, though filming details weren't yet available.
  • Colman was interesting on Black Books, but I haven`t seen her other work
    2021-05-15 20:17:18
  • I can say that the actress Olivia Colman is a very pretty, well-groomed woman and it`s great that she received her Golden Globe. She deserves it :)
    2021-03-16 13:48:43
  • I have always been interested in historical films, but just «The Favourite» I would not say that impressed me.
    2021-02-26 14:02:08
  • I like the movie «The Favourite» with Colman. She was great!
    2021-02-18 15:36:59
  • It`s amazing that this actress became famous at that age. A very atypical story, but it`s interesting :)
    2021-01-18 20:25:50
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