Olivia Colman

Actress
Producer
Writer

IMDb catches up with "Secret Invasion" stars Samuel L. Jackson, Olivia Colman, Emilia Clarke, Ben Mendelsohn, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Cobie Smulders, and director Ali Selim to discuss their favorite Samuel L. Jackson movie, whether it's harder to play a hero or a villain, first-day memories on set, the best golfer in the MCU, the chances of Emilia Clarke and Ben Mendelsohn's return to the Star Wars universe, and more.

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Burning Questions With "Secret Invasion"

Olivia Colman was born on 30 January 1974 in Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK. She is an actress and producer, known for The Favourite (2018), Tyrannosaur (2011) and The Lost Daughter (2021). She has been married to Ed Sinclair since August 2001. They have three children.

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Won 1 Oscar
- 101 wins & 176 nominations total

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Known for

The Favourite

7.5

Queen Anne

2018

Tyrannosaur

7.5

Hannah

2011

The Lost Daughter

6.7

Leda

2021

The Lobster

7.1

Hotel Manager

2015

Credits

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Actress

Cry Wolf
TV Series
- Kath
- 2026
Elsinore
- 2026
The Night Manager
8.0
TV Series
- Angela Burr
- 2016–2026
Wicker
7.5
- 2026
The Fox
7.5
- (voice)
- 2025
Mitchell and Webb Are Not Helping
5.8
TV Series
- Lady Agatha
- 2025
The Roses
6.6
- Ivy Rose
- 2025
Jimpa
5.8
- Hannah
- 2025
Paddington in Peru
6.6
- Reverend Mother
- 2024
The Bear
8.5
TV Series
- Chef Terry
- 2023–2024
The Crown
8.6
TV Series
- Queen Elizabeth II
- 2019–2023
Wonka
6.9
- Mrs. Scrubitt
- 2023
Change the Ending
7.5
Short
- Narrator (voice)
- 2023
Wicked Little Letters
7.0
- Edith Swan
- 2023
Heartstopper
8.5
TV Series
- Sarah Nelson
- 2022–2023

Producer

Writer

Videos153

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Mark Field Showreel 2023 - (2.44 mins)

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Olivia Colman Explains Her Litmus Test to Play Stinky Fisherwoman in 'Wicker'

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Olivia Colman Explains Her Litmus Test to Play Stinky Fisherwoman in 'Wicker'

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Burning Questions With "Secret Invasion"

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Olivia Colman | Career Retrospective

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The Rise of Olivia Colman

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'London Road': Celebration

Personal details

Alternative names
- Olivia Coleman
Height
- 5′ 7″ (1.70 m)
Born
- January 30, 1974
- Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK
Spouse
- Ed SinclairAugust 2001 - present (3 children)
Children
Parents
Other works
TV commercial for The National Lottery.
Publicity listings
- 3 Articles
- 3 Magazine Cover Photos

Did you know

Trivia
Worked as a cleaner before becoming an actress.

Quotes
[on The Suspicions of Mr Whicher: The Murder in Angel Lane (2013)] I had already agreed to do this before I'd even read the script, because Paddy [Paddy Considine] was in it. It was weird acting with him because, on Tyrannosaur (2011), he was the best director in the world. On this, when the director gave me notes, I'd keep checking Paddy's eyes to see if everything was all right, and he'd have to tell me, "I'm not the director!"